Meet Teagan McDonald, a superstar athlete from the Kawartha Lakes community who has been involved with Special Olympics for an impressive 22 years! Teagan participates in a variety of sports including 5-Pin Bowling, Curling, Softball, and Swimming. For Teagan, Special Olympics means the ability to participate in sports and join teams that she would not otherwise be able to join. …
Duane Carson has been a coach and volunteer for the Newmarket and Area Special Olympics for over 35 years. He is an active swim coach and the Provincial Convenor for swimming. Duane is dedicated to supporting athletes in their sports journeys. What Duane looks forward to most about Special Olympics is the camaraderie he experiences with the athletes. “They are …
It’s time to nominate and select the 2023 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Awards winners (for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023). We are once again looking for deserving athletes, coaches, and volunteers in various categories, so please nominate any deserving candidates. To nominate athletes and volunteers please visit our Provincial Awards Site and submit your nomination …
Friday, April 7th is World Health Day! World Health Day was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an effort to bring attention to a specific health topic each year. This year’s theme is #HealthForAll , celebrating WHO’s 75th anniversary. At Special Olympics Ontario, we are working to promote Intellectual Disability inclusive health through education, prevention, and healthcare training. …
Get ready to meet Sault Ste Marie’s very own superstar athlete – Jared MacMichael! This dynamic force has been dominating the Special Olympics scene for an impressive 30 years and counting. Jared is a triple-threat, excelling in Athletics, Curling, and Swimming, and he’s not afraid to show off his impressive skills. For Jared, Special Olympics isn’t just about winning medals …
Get ready to be amazed by Sarah Thomas, a resident of Whitby, Ontario who competing with Durham, is a force to be reckoned with in the world of sports! She has been participating in Special Olympics Ontario events for 13 years and has no intention of slowing down, engaging in various sports such as Athletics, 5-Pin Bowling, Golf and Figure …
By P. Lumanau On the ice, Chef Anthony Go and his Special Olympics curling teammates end their game by shaking hands and saying “Good Curling” and “Good game.” In essence, that is what Curling is. It is a sport based on sportsmanship and etiquette. Curling is about being fair and showing generous behaviour and treatment of others. It is about …
Ryan MacBean is a Special Olympics Athlete from Dufferin, Ontario. Ryan has been involved in Special Olympics for ten years now, most of which he spent competing in swimming events. In addition to his swimming training and competitions, Ryan looks forward to the many events that Special Olympics Ontario has to offer. These events include Polar Plunges, motionball, Mud Runs …
