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Whether you're interested in a young athlete program, walking or dance clubs, or sports skill training, we have options for all ages and abilities. Browse our openings below or use the filters to find a program that most interests you. If you do not see a program near you enrolling, please complete our Athlete Interest Form. Should a program reach capacity, contact Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org to join a waitlist.
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October 17, 2025

Registration opens:

September 28, 2025

Young Athletes
2025 Fall Lawrence Young Athletes Program - Ages 2 to 7

Join us for a multi-week Young Athletes program in Lawrence, MA on Sundays. Program will run from October 12th thru November 16th from 9am to 10 am at the Boys and Girls Club. Athletes with and without disabilities between the ages of 2 and 7 years old will be introduced to basic sports skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. This session will end with basic foundational skills within the sport of Soccer. Special Olympics Young Athletes is an early childhood play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children.

Start Date

October 12, 2025

End Date

November 16, 2025

Location
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
Locations around the Commonwealth
,
Lawrence

Northeast

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Young Athletes
Young Athletes
Open positions:
20

Register by

October 22, 2025

Registration opens:

September 29, 2025

Recreational Activities
2025 Fall East Boston Soccer Skills Center

Soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 to 25. Program will occur on Saturday afternoons from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the BCYF Paris St. Community Center in East Boston between October 11th and November 22nd.

Start Date

October 11, 2025

End Date

November 22, 2025

Location
BCYF Paris Street Community Center
Locations around the Commonwealth
,
East Boston

Boston

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Soccer
Recreational Activities
Open positions:
20

Register by

October 27, 2025

Registration opens:

August 18, 2025

Recreational Activities
2025 Fall Hanover Pickleball Program

Pickleball program offered for athletes ages 12 and up, no prior experience needed. Program will occur on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, from October 19th to November 23rd at Pickles in Hanover.

Start Date

October 19, 2025

End Date

November 23, 2025

Location
Pickles Indoor Pickleball Club
Locations around the Commonwealth
,
Hanover

Southeast

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Pickleball
Recreational Activities
Open positions:
10

Register by

October 27, 2025

Registration opens:

September 11, 2025

Recreational Activities
2025 Fall Pittsfield Pickleball Clinic

Pickleball clinic for athletes ages 8 and over. Clinic will be held on Saturday afternoons, from 2:30 pm to 4 pm, October 18th through November 22nd at the Berkshire Family YMCA in Pittsfield. Basic pickleball skills will be taught. No experience needed. Membership to the YMCA is NOT required or needed.

Start Date

October 18, 2025

End Date

November 22, 2025

Location
Berkshire Family YMCA - Pittsfield Branch
Locations around the Commonwealth
,
Pittsfield

Western

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Pickleball
Recreational Activities
Open positions:
10

Register by

November 17, 2025

Registration opens:

September 25, 2025

Recreational Activities
2025 Fall Haverhill Unified Candlepin Bowling

Unified candlepin bowling program for ages 8 to 22 at Academy Lanes in Haverhill on Wednesdays 4 to 5:30pm from November 5th through December 17th (no session November 26th)

Start Date

November 5, 2025

End Date

December 17, 2025

Location
Academy Lanes
Locations around the Commonwealth
,
Haverhill

Northeast

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Candlepin Bowling
Recreational Activities
Open positions:
22
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