Duane Carson has been a coach and volunteer for the Newmarket and Area Special Olympics for over 35 years. He is an active swim coach and the Provincial Convenor for swimming. Duane is dedicated to supporting athletes in their sports journeys. What Duane looks forward to most about Special Olympics is the camaraderie he experiences with the athletes. “They are …
Get ready to meet Sault Ste Marie’s very own superstar athlete – Jared MacMichael! This dynamic force has been dominating the Special Olympics scene for an impressive 30 years and counting. Jared is a triple-threat, excelling in Athletics, Curling, and Swimming, and he’s not afraid to show off his impressive skills. For Jared, Special Olympics isn’t just about winning medals …
Get ready to be amazed by Sarah Thomas, a resident of Whitby, Ontario who competing with Durham, is a force to be reckoned with in the world of sports! She has been participating in Special Olympics Ontario events for 13 years and has no intention of slowing down, engaging in various sports such as Athletics, 5-Pin Bowling, Golf and Figure …
By P. Lumanau On the ice, Chef Anthony Go and his Special Olympics curling teammates end their game by shaking hands and saying “Good Curling” and “Good game.” In essence, that is what Curling is. It is a sport based on sportsmanship and etiquette. Curling is about being fair and showing generous behaviour and treatment of others. It is about …
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 …
We are pleased to announce that two Special Olympics Ontario athletes and one coach will be representing Ontario at the 2023 Canada Winter Games. Ana Micanovic of Ajax and Karl Dietrich of Windsor will be competing in figure skating with Cathy Skinner of Ottawa as their coach. Ana – who has been involved in Special Olympics for 8 years – …
This holiday season, Special Olympics athletes across the province are looking ahead to a brighter 2023, returning to in-person sports and programs. With your support, you will be helping to empower athlete dreams and get them back to the playing field. Your donations change lives for athletes like Alma, who was born with Williams Syndrome—a developmental disorder that affects many …
