Simcoe swimmer competing in the 2022 Canada Summer Games

Rosie Hewitt is an exceptional Special Olympics athlete who is from Simcoe, Ontario. Rosie has competed in Special Olympics events for 11 years, and specializes in Swimming. Rosie loves Special Olympics because it gives them an opportunity to exercise and move their body with others. To Rosie, Special Olympics means they are able to meet new people.  Rosie’s favourite memory …

Brantford athlete set to compete in the Canada Summer Games

Taylor Bennett is a Special Olympics athlete from Brantford, Ontario, who has been participating in sports such as Athletics and Figure Skating for 9 years! Taylor always looks forward to meeting new people and seeing friends from around Ontario and Canada when attending competitions. For Taylor, Special Olympics is an opportunity to have fun with old and new friends, while …

Simcoe Seals swimmer Aimee Buckborough takes the plunge!

Aimee Buckborough, a seasoned Special Olympics Ontario athlete, is well aware of the time, commitment and effort required to excel in sport. As a gold medal swimmer at Nationals, avid golfer and softball player, Aimee has always been willing to push herself outside of her comfort zone to pursue her best.  In keeping with this mindset, Aimee decided to try …

2019 Special Olympics North America Softball Championship

Congratulations and safe travels to the Newmarket Challengers and the Durham Falcons, as they gear up to compete in the 2019 Special Olympics North America Softball Championship! This competition is being held in Nashville, Tennessee starting Thursday, August 15 and continuing through Sunday, August 18. WHAT: Special Olympics North America Softball Championship. This is the first time this international tournament …

Job Opportunities for Athletes

Special Olympics Ontario is excited to announce 4 job opportunities for eligible Special Olympics Ontario athletes with Deloitte’s hospitality service vendor, Benchmark Hospitality. As part of Deloitte’s commitment to building and leveraging an inclusive culture to drive productivity and innovation, Deloitte, in partnership with Benchmark,  is proud to offer employment opportunities for Special Olympics athletes at their Toronto office. Deloitte, one …