Team Ontario Were “ON Their Game” at National Games!
The Special Olympics Canada National Summer Games were held in Antigonish, Nova Scotia from July 31st – August 4th. Congratulations to all members of Team Ontario for their outstanding performance, bringing home a total of 372 medals! What an accomplishment! None of this would be possible without the commitment and dedication of the coaches, volunteers and mission staff. Athletes trained …
2019 Provincial Winter Games Training Squad – August 7
For more information on the 2019 Winter Games, visit ssm2019games.com
Global Day of Inclusion – July 21
On Saturday July 21, join us for Global Day of Inclusion to celebrate Special Olympics’ 50th anniversary and help create a world where all people are recognized and included. Together, we can break down barriers and empower Canada’s more than 800,000 individuals with an intellectual disability to reach their full potential. On July 21, visit your local Tim Hortons, buy …
2019 Provincial Games Positions Available
Special Olympics Ontario is now accepting applications for all non-athlete positions for the 2019 Provincial Games. This call will include Sport Technical Consultant, District Team Manger, Head Coach and Coach positions for all three 2019 Provincial Games (Winter, Floor Hockey and 5 Pin Bowling). Job descriptions and further information can be found here. Applications are due by July 15, 2018. Please note …
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 …
National Volunteer Week is April 15-21
“Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.” …
2018 Provincial Awards – Call for Nominations
It’s time to nominate and select 2018 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial awards winners. We are once again looking for deserving athletes and volunteers in various categories, so please nominate any deserving candidates. To nominate athletes and volunteers please visit our Provincial Awards Website and submit your nomination on the online forms provided. Please note that the deadline date is Friday, May 18, 2018. …
Special Olympics 2017 Team Canada to Be Celebrated in Ottawa
Special Olympics Team Canada, who competed at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria in March 2017, will be honoured by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Sport & Persons with Disabilities, Kent Hehr in the House of Commons on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Similar to the presentation made to Olympians and Paralympians after the Rio Olympic …