Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Winter Games at Seven Springs Resort is a three-day competition where athletes compete in alpine skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.

Winter Games brings together more than 400 athletes, coaches and volunteers. Weeks of hard work and dedication in training is rewarded as athletes are cheered on and supported during competition by volunteers on the mountain. For more information on Winter Games, follow this link.

With the support of enthusiastic volunteers like you, who cheer on and provide vital assistance to the athletes, we're able to make this an unforgettable event!

If you would like to join us as a Class B event volunteer, please click here to fill out our Volunteer Application.

Once you complete the volunteer application, continue onto the Online Portal and select the volunteer job(s) of your choice!

If you have any questions about volunteering or how to sign up, please reach out to us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org

Follow this link to find a detailed schedule of Winter Games events!

Here is an outline of the general schedule:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13: OPENING CEREMONIES

WHAT: The start of the 45th Annual Winter Games
WHO: Hundreds of Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes, coaches, families, and friends
WHEN: Tuesday, February 13 – Opening Ceremonies begin at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs, PA 15622

HIGHLIGHTS:
12 noon – 5:30 p.m. - AHN Chill Room ™: Seasons Room
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Olympic Village: Exhibit Hall
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies: Festival Plaza

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14: COMPETITION DAY
WHAT: SOPA athletes will compete in three Olympic-type sports. The day will end with a special Victory Dance for athletes to celebrate their accomplishments from the competition day.
WHERE: Competition/Event Venues:
Snowshoeing – Tubing Park
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding – Seven Springs Ski Resort
Victory Dance – Exhibit Hall

HIGHLIGHTS:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Competition kicks off
3:00 – 9:00 p.m. - AHN Chill Room ™
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Victory Dance

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15: COMPETITION & AWARD CEREMONIES

WHAT: SOPA athletes will compete in final competitions for three Olympic-type sports. Following the competitions, SOPA athletes will participate in awards and closing ceremonies.
WHERE: Competition Venues:
Snowshoeing – Tubing Park
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding – Seven Springs Ski Resort

HIGHLIGHTS:
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - AHN Chill Room ™
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Competition kicks off
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Awards and closing ceremonies

You can find a Seven Springs Resort Map here.

You can find the Head of Delegation Handbook here.