Meet Bryan Goodrich, a dedicated athlete from Caledon who has been involved in Special Olympics for 25 years! Bryan participates in athletics and swimming and enjoys running, shot put, and swimming. To Bryan, Special Olympics means new opportunities and a chance to showcase his athletic abilities without limitations. One of Bryan’s best memories with Special Olympics was winning first place …
2024 Spring Games Spotlight – Central Ontario
Central Ontario is bringing a strong contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 101 athletes and 28 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 9 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 49 hitting the courts for Basketball, 4 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 39 making waves in Swimming! For a comprehensive list of all …
Unleashing Potential: Franck Koffi’s Journey of Sports and Belonging
Meet Franck Koffi, a dedicated athlete from Ontario who has been involved in Special Olympics for 12 years. Franck participates in athletics and soccer, but his passion lies in playing basketball. For Franck, Special Olympics is not just a place where he can play sports, but also a community where he has made lifelong friends who have in turn become …
Meet Blair Bastien: Embracing Sportsmanship and Friendship in Special Olympics
Meet Blair Bastien, a hard-working athlete from Peterborough/Northumberland community who has been involved in Special Olympics for nine years. She participates in several sports including athletics, basketball, bocce, floor hockey, snowshoeing, soccer, and softball. Blair looks forward to competing and making friends in Special Olympics. She says that the program means everything to her as it allows her to participate …
Meet Dashawn Williams: A Rising Star in Brampton’s Special Olympics Community
Meet Dashawn Williams, a passionate athlete from Brampton who has been involved with Special Olympics for four years. Dashawn participates in Athletics, Basketball, and Soccer. His favourite thing about Special Olympics is seeing his friends and representing his country in his favourite sports. His best Special Olympics memory was being announced to Team Canada and being presented at the Gala, …
Meet Teagan McDonald: A Special Olympics Champion Making Waves in Kawartha Lakes
Meet Teagan McDonald, a superstar athlete from the Kawartha Lakes community who has been involved with Special Olympics for an impressive 22 years! Teagan participates in a variety of sports including 5-Pin Bowling, Curling, Softball, and Swimming. For Teagan, Special Olympics means the ability to participate in sports and join teams that she would not otherwise be able to join. …
Meet Ryan MacBean, Super Plunger
Ryan MacBean is a Special Olympics Athlete from Dufferin, Ontario. Ryan has been involved in Special Olympics for ten years now, most of which he spent competing in swimming events. In addition to his swimming training and competitions, Ryan looks forward to the many events that Special Olympics Ontario has to offer. These events include Polar Plunges, motionball, Mud Runs …