Congratulations to all that have been announced to Team Ontario for the National Summer Games! Please note this list is as of December 1, 2017. Click here to view Team Ontario announcement Visit Team Ontario National Summer Games Website
Team Ontario announces Provincial Team Liasions
Provincial Team Liaisons have been selected for all districts. The Provincial Team Liaison role is to communicate with the team members in their district regarding the following information: Travel, Uniforms, Registration Forms and all general information about the games. Questions regarding sports, training, or the competition should be directed to your athlete’s coach. District Name Email South West Janet Morton …
November is Special Olympics Game Month in OHL
#BeAFanSOO The Ontario Hockey League, Law Enforcement Torch Run, and Special Olympics Ontario are teaming up for the 10th year to raise awareness around the Special Olympics movement during the month of November, which has been designated as Special Olympics Game Month. Click here to read media release – Monday, November 6, 2017
National Coaches Week, Sept. 23-30, 2017
The Coaching Association of Canada and the provincial and territorial coaching partners present the third annual National Coaches Week, September 23 – 30, 2017. National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by saying #ThanksCoach. Did you know …
Congratulations to 2017 Provincial Award Winners
Special Olympics Ontario announces and congratulates the 2017 Provincial Award recipients: Athlete Lifetime Achievement Award Steve Caban Female Athlete of the Year Valerie Nyhout Male Athlete of the Year Jack Fan Female Coach of the Year Rachel Mathews Male Coach of the Year Taylor Ablitt Volunteer of the Year Jane Larkworthy President’s Award Duane Carson Team of the Year Timmins …
Kukri Sports named as the Official Uniform and Fan Wear Supplier Team Ontario
Kukri Sports named as the Official Uniform and Fan Wear Supplier Team Ontario Kukri Sports will be working with Team Ontario to provide the team uniforms and fan wear for Team Ontario attending the 2018 National Games. Kukri is an international sportswear company with many partners including Team Canada for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Cayman Islands Team for Rio …
Special Olympics Ontario coach Duncan Leblanc receives Governor General’s Award
Congratulations to Duncan Leblanc on receiving a Governor General’s award. Duncan is a longtime teacher, principal and coach with Greater Durham who was honoured with one of the Sovereign Medals for Volunteers by the Governor General of Canada. We’d like to thank Duncan for all that he does for Special Olympics Ontario and the athletes. Additional information on the ceremony can be …
Athletes go for gold at 2017 World Games in Austria
Special Olympics Ontario is very pleased and proud to announce that athletes, staff and coaches from our chapter will be well represented at the 2017 World Winter Games in Austria. The Games will take place March 14th – 25th. Team Canada will consist of 110 athletes, 35 mission staff and coaches, 2 team managers and 1 Chef de Mission; athletes …
Dr. Frank Hayden inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
A congratulations to Dr. Frank Hayden on receiving the highest sporting achievement in the country, being inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Dr. Hayden has committed his life to ensuring the acceptance and inclusion of individuals with an intellectual disability. Thank you to Dr. Hayden for being the mastermind behind the Special Olympics movement and impacting lives of millions …
2017 Provincial Summer Games
July 13-16, 2017 Congratulations to all who have been named as district team managers and to those athletes on the district training teams! Please click here to view the training squad announcement as of February 17, 2017.