“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 …
New 24h Blue MTN relay event will help Special Olympics
TORONTO, ON – Special Olympics Ontario is proud to announce the inaugural 24h BLUE MTN fundraiser, presented by Freedom 55 Financial, February 24-25, 2018 at Blue Mountain resort in Collingwood. The event features 24-hours of relay skiing in support of Special Olympics and the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation. “We’re so thrilled to be part of this first-time event for …
Bloorview Research – Coaches Interviews
Re: Understanding the health & wellness needs of Special Olympics athletes We invite you to participate in a study conducted by a team of researchers from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Bloorview Research Institute, and the University of Toronto. We are hoping to gain a greater understanding of the health and wellness successes and goals of Special Olympics Canada’s athletes, …
2018 National Bowling Championships – Team Ontario announcement
Congratulations to all who have been announced to Team Ontario for the 2018 Special Olympics Canada National Bowling Championships! Please note, this announcement is as of December 1, 2017. Click here to view the Team Ontario announcement Visit Team Ontario National Bowling Championships Website
2018 Summer National Games – Team Ontario announced
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 …
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 …