Supported by the Government of Ontario More than 1,100 athletes, unified partners and educators from over 90 schools came together at the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships in London. For three days, students from across Ontario competed alongside their peers, built meaningful friendships and experienced the power of belonging. But School Championships is about much more than competition. Inspired by the legacy of Special Olympics movement founder Dr. …
More Than 1,000 Athletes to Gather in London for the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships
London, On – May 21, 2026— From May 26 to May 28, more than 1,000 high school-aged athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from across the province will gather at Western University for the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships, hosted by the London Police Service. Athletes earned their place at the championships through regional qualifying events and will compete in athletics, …
Team Ontario Announces 2026 Training Squad for Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
More than 300 athletes named to the Training Squad as Ontario prepares for Medicine Hat 2026. Special Olympics Ontario is proud to unveil the 2026 Team Ontario Training Squad, a dynamic group of over 300 athletes, coaches, and mission staff who are beginning their journey to the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta, set for July 2026. …
2025 World Winter Games in ON!
Team Canada has landed in Turin for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games! From March 8–15, 2025, the Special Olympics World Winter Games will take place in Turin, Italy, uniting over 1,500 athletes from 102 delegations to compete in 8 sports. We’re thrilled to announce that 23 athletes from Ontario will proudly represent Team Canada at the Games! These athletes will …
1000+ Athletes and Coaches Named to District Training Squads for the 2025 Provincial Summer Games!
We are thrilled to announce the district training squads for the upcoming 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games, presented by the Wayne Gretzky Foundation! Hosted by the Brantford Police Service in partnership with Six Nations Police and the Ontario Provincial Police, the Games will take place in Brantford in July 2025. District Representation Across Ontario Athletes from across the province have been nominated to training squads …
Let the Games Begin!
The wait is finally over! After four long years, we are thrilled to kick off the much-anticipated Provincial Spring Games. Our incredible athletes, coaches, and volunteers have been eagerly preparing for this moment, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them in action. With over 750 athletes competing in basketball, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, and 10-pin bowling, this event …
2024 Spring Games Spotlight – North East Ontario
North East Ontario is bringing a strong team to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 31 athletes and 11 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 6 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 9 showing off their strength in powerlifting, 2 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 14 athletes making waves in swimming! For a comprehensive …
2024 Spring Games Spotlight – North West Ontario
North West Ontario is bringing a small but mighty contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 14 athletes and 4 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 7 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling and 7 athletes making waves in Swimming! For a comprehensive list of all participating athletes, visit provincialgames.com/district-teams. This month, we’re thrilled …
2024 Spring Games Spotlight – General Toronto Area
The General Toronto Area is bringing a strong contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 133 athletes and 38 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 11 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 67 hitting the courts for Basketball, 4 showing off their strength in Powerlifting, 17 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 34 making …
2024 Spring Games Spotlight – Eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario is bringing a strong contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 107 athletes and 31 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 10 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 48 hitting the courts for Basketball, 6 showing off their strength in powerlifting, 6 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 37 making waves in …