Hudson Booth has been a dedicated Special Olympics athlete for nine years, participating and competing in five-pin bowling, athletics (track and field), basketball, golf, and soccer. Hudson has also proudly represented Team Ontario as a Nordic skier at multiple National Games. One of his favourite Special Olympics memories is skiing at the 2020 Special Olympics National Winter Games in Thunder …
The City of Chatham-Kent and the Chatham-Kent Police Service are proud to host the 2024 Provincial School Championships! From June 11-12, the 2024 School Championships will welcome athletes from across Ontario to Chatham-Kent. With 206 coaches and over 500 athletes competing in floorball, bocce, basketball, soccer, and track and field, this event promises to be a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and …
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 …
Ezekiel’s Essay: I went to Calgary for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games with Team Ontario athletes from Monday, February 26th to Friday, March 1st, 2024 to compete in Speed Skating. We got to Calgary by travelling on the West Jet airplane #651. We stayed at the athletes’ village, Sheraton Suites Hotel. My roommates were Kai Freeland and Stephen Graham …
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My involvement with Special Olympics began in the 11th grade. I volunteered to convene the ringette/floor hockey tournament. Since that event I have convened the soccer and bocce ball tournaments. I have been a Unified player with my school’s teams for basketball, bocce ball twice and floorball. The turning point came when I convened the Special Olympics Soccer tournament this …
Meet an exceptional athlete, James Walker, from the vibrant community of London. James has dedicated an impressive 23 years to his passion for sports and is a true inspiration to those around him. James’s focus lies in the exhilarating sport of floor hockey. He brings his energy, skill, and dedication to the game, making him an invaluable member of his …
The Board of Directors for Special Olympics Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Cody Jansma to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 1, 2024. The Special Olympics mission remains as vital today as it did when the movement was founded in 1968. Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the …
A Letter from the Chair of the Board of Directors Dear SOO athletes, coaches, volunteers, friends and colleagues, Our Leadership Champion is Retiring Glenn MacDonell, our President & Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Ontario (SOO), has decided to retire as of June 30th, 2024. Glenn has given us 35 years of outstanding leadership, compassion and stewardship. We, on the …
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 …
