Special Olympics Maine Launches New Website to Connect Athletes, Families and Volunteers
Portland, ME (PRUnderground) November 12th, 2026
Special Olympics Maine (SOME) announced the launch of its redesigned website, www.somaine.org, a central online resource for athletes, families, coaches, volunteers and supporters across the state. The site is designed to help visitors find a sport or program near them, register online, learn about upcoming events, and get involved.
The new site brings together information on sports and programs, an event calendar, a simplified online registration process, interactive maps for finding programs, volunteer opportunities, and donation and sponsorship options. It also highlights Unified Champion Schools and health and wellness programming.
Special Olympics Maine provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to athletes. The organization serves more than 4,800 athletes and Unified partners, supported by more than 1,300 volunteers and 700 coaches statewide.
“[W]e’ve heard such positive feedback from our team and community – thank you all SO MUCH for your work on the site. It is so beautiful and we’re thrilled!” said Caroline Cole, [title], Special Olympics Maine.
Special Olympics North America also applauded the new site. “The site’s ease of use, clarity of how people with and without intellectual disabilities can get involved, and visually engaging nature will not only reduce barriers to participation, but tell a more compelling and modern story of the scope, mission, and impact of Special Olympics Maine” said Amie Dugan, senior vice president of organizational development at Special Olympics North America.”
Springtide, a Portland-based creative collaboration firm, led the design of the site. flyte new media supported the design process and handled WordPress development, including registration, event, and program-finder functionality. The site also features a Salesforce integration that allows visitors to browse and filter volunteer opportunities and connect directly to the registration process.
“Special Olympics Maine was one of the most rewarding collaborations Springtide has ever done. … We developed their new tagline–Sports are our starting line for a more inclusive Maine–to raise awareness of just how much they offer for people with intellectual disabilities. The site is designed to build community, not just awareness. … With ways to get involved front and center, interactive maps, a less demanding registration process and more storytelling and community-generated photos, SOME has the tools they need to keep growing,” said Braden Buehler, founder of Springtide.
“Special Olympics Maine changes lives across our state, and we’re proud to have played a part in building the digital front door for that work,” said Rich Brooks, founder and president of flyte new media. “A website like this should make it easier for an athlete to sign up, a family to find a program, and a volunteer to jump in. It’s an honor to work alongside Springtide and the Special Olympics Maine team.”
To explore the new site, find a program, register, volunteer or donate, visit www.somaine.org.
About Special Olympics Maine
Special Olympics Maine gives children and adults the opportunity to approach life athletically and strive for personal bests no matter the obstacles. The organization provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities across Maine, at no cost to athletes. Special Olympics Maine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in South Portland. Learn more at www.somaine.orgor call (207) 879-0489.
About Springtide
Springtide is a creative collaboration firm in Portland, Maine, specializing in brand strategy, design and ongoing stewardship. Learn more at springtidestudio.com.
About flyte new media
flyte new media is a digital marketing and web design agency in Portland, Maine. Founded in 1997, flyte is one of Maine’s longest-running digital agencies, helping organizations grow online through website design and development, SEO, paid advertising, email marketing and AI search optimization. Learn more at www.takeflyte.com.
Media contact: Rich Brooks, flyte new media · 136 Commercial Street, Portland, ME · rich@takeflyte.com · 207.523.5141
