2026 USA Special Olympics Games
The Special Olympics USA Games is a premier, national sports competition that showcases the power and joy of sports at the highest levels.
The USA Games take place every four years with previous host cities being: Ames, Iowa (2006); Lincoln, Nebraska (2010); Lawrenceville, New Jersey (2014); Seattle, Washington (2018); Orlando, Florida (2022). The next Special Olympics USA Games will take place in 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Every four years, the Special Olympics USA Games provide an opportunity for athletes to compete at the national level in summer sports.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring together 4,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 75,000 fans from all 50 states. Through the power of sports and inclusion, the Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities and the world.
Meet Team New Hampshire
These are the athletes, Unified partners, and coaches who will proudly represent the Granite State at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.
Each member of Team NH has earned their spot through hard work, commitment, and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. Together, they embody the spirit of our community—resilience, teamwork, courage, and joy.
Meet the Granite State athletes taking their talents to the national stage.

ATHLETICS
| Coach Mike Salce |
| Jimmy Johnson |
| Thomas Cantara |
| Andrea Stoia |
| Sarah Peters |
BOCCE
| Coach Melissa Drew |
| Nate Webb |
| David Sylvester |
| Rachel Maxim |
| Tina Tellor |
BOWLING
| Coach Brittany Gifford |
| Darren Brown |
| Nick Paquin |
| Aamanda King |
| Bryanna Allison |
GOLF
| Coach Michelle Gross |
| Jeremy Howry & Jon Howry |
| Amanda Coviello & Steve Olsen |
POWERLIFTING
| Sharon Palermo |
| Jacob Constas |
| Brett Clough |
SWIMMING
| Jon Burdick |
| Emma Davis |
| Rose Kerrigan |
| Ryann Burns |
| Peyton Jones |
TENNIS
| Mike Elmer |
| Andres Tourgee |
| Lili Leonard-Heath |
YOUTH LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
| Coach Daniel Gruber |
| Allyissia Dubberly |
| Scarlett Miller |
LEADERSHIP & ADDITIONAL COACHES
| Head of Delegation Kristi Beneat |
| Ast. Head of Delegation Amanda Chamberlain |
| Coach Eric Tinker |
| Coach Danee Dalphonse |
USA Games Event Volunteering
Special Olympics New Hampshire does not play a part in organizing this event, only in preparing and bringing the Team New Hampshire delegation. For those interested in supporting these games as a volunteer or partner, you can visit the 2026 USA Games website at 2026 USA Games.
