The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport

SPECIAL OLYMPICS
HAVERHILL STARS

Summer/Fall 2026

Summer Games Update

Track & Field Coach Steve and Coach Tracy and swim Coach Jay -

both competed at Harvard University on June 5, 2026.

USA Games in Minnesota

On June 20th 95 Athletes, coaches and chaperones from Massachusetts traveled to The University of Minnesota to compete in various sports at the Special Olympics USA Games. 


Brett Johnson of the Haverhill Stars competed in Track & Field. He won a Bronze in the Javelin, Bronze in the 4x100 relay and an 8th place finish in the 100m dash.


Haverhill Stars Swim Coach, Jay Barnes, had 4 athletes from MA

that brought home a combined total of 6 medals! 

 Great job to everyone!


Haverhill Stars Softball

The Haverhill Stars had two teams compete in softball this summer.

Coach Andrea's team won the Bronze!

Coach Stacy & Coach Tracy's team won a Gold! Congrats to all!

Haverhill Stars Flag Football

Haverhill Stars currently has three football teams:

Haverhill Angles, Haverhill Hawks and Haverhill Warriors.


  • Flag Football Playoffs take place 10-25-26
  • State Finals take place 11-14-26 at Gillette Stadium!


Teams that win a Gold in the Playoffs automatically advance to the

Final at Gillette Stadium. Second and Third Place teams are entered

into a lottery for a chance to play at Gillette.


Good luck to all Haverhill Stars Teams!

Upcoming Fall & Winter Sports!

SOMA FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT

THE HAVERHILL STARS


Support us at

Tip-A-Cop

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

99 Restaurant
786 River Street, Haverhill
5:00pm - 9:00pm


The Haverhill police are putting on a Tip a Cop at the 99 Restaurant

in Haverhill on Wednesday November 4th from 5pm-9pm.

We would love if any one from the Haverhill Stars team could join!

 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! 


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2026 Calendar Raffle



The Calendar Raffle Fundraiser directly supports over 22,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the state of Massachusetts. With the generosity of donors and supporters, the Calendar Raffle helps ensure that Special Olympics athletes can continue to train and compete in the sports they love. This raffle raises critical

funds to provide inclusive sports opportunities, including:


  • New sports 
  • More local competitions
  • Continued virtual activities such as Athlete Chats and Zoom Dances
  • Equipment/Uniforms 


The Calendar Raffle includes different prize packages each day in December. Prizes range in value from $25 to $850, with 10 prize days valued at $150 and over! Over $6,000 in total prizes are available!



CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE OR PARTICIPATE!


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Polar Plunge!

Monday, January 18, 2027

10:00am to 2:00pm
Nicholson Stadium
49 Pleasant View Street, Methuen



Join the Methuen Police Department and take or support the Polar Plunge this winter to help provide over 16,000 participants with a safe opportunity to participate in sports training and competition programs that help them live longer, happier, healthier lives. 

Every dollar raised directly supports year-round sports training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities in Massachusetts.


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE!


GREAT NEWS! $75,000 Donation to Special Olympics MA and Haverhill Stars!


Play Among the Stars Theater Groupe has generously donation $75,000 to the Special Olympics of Massachusetts and to the Haverhill Stars! The ceremony took place on October 10, 2026 at the Haverhill Stars practice.

Coaches and Volunteers Needed!


We are looking for committed, patient, enthusiastic people willing to volunteer as coaches, assistant coaches and chaperones. You need not be an expert; Special Olympics will provide sport-specific training for those in coaching roles.


We are currently looking for basketball coaches!



For more information to become an athlete or coach/volunteer please contact Tracy Johnson, Special Olympics/Haverhill Stars Coordinator at tjohnson@thearcofghn.org



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