Athletes: Dylan Baughman, Jesse Clifford, Johnny Figg, Chris Freeman, Zach Griffith, Michael Hitchcock, Richard Horner, Kodi Cronk, Chris Lauzon, Kevin MacMullin, Steve Samwell, Scott Tennant, Jacob Thomas, Jamie Walker, Michael Hollis, Jon Van Leeuwen, Ryan McGrath, Eddie Cannom. Coaches: Todd DeSilva, Wendy Scanlan, Brandon Taylor, Suzanne Walker. The London Blazers have continuously participated at the Regional, Invitational and Provincial levels …
Harvey Arcangeletti has been an amazing athlete with Special Olympics since 1975, starting at fifteen years old. He’s participated in many sports over the years including athletics, swimming, floor hockey, softball and bowling. His hard work and dedication have led him to several Provincial and National Games. Harvey has represented Special Olympics Canada at World Games in Baton Rouge (1983), …
Dan Robar has been with Special Olympics since 1998, consistently active in a wide range of sports including powerlifting, athletics, soccer, swimming, curling, basketball and most recently 5-pin Bowling. This year he competed in powerlifting at the Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Spring Games in Kitchener-Waterloo. In addition to working at a Foodland Grocery store for almost 20 years, Dan volunteers …
Ewen Barclay has been involved with Special Olympics for the past six years, starting her journey in 2018. She’s a multisport athlete, participating in athletics, basketball, curling, soccer and speed skating. In 2024, Ewen competed in speed skating at the Special Olympics National Winter Games in Calgary and was a member of the West Niagara Grizzlies basketball team at the …
We are thrilled to announce that Special Olympics Ontario’s School Programs are evolving into Unified Champion Schools, thanks to generous support from the Government of Ontario. This rebranding reflects our dedication to fostering inclusive school environments where students with and without intellectual disabilities can learn, lead, grow, and play together. Unified Champion Schools is part of a global movement, with …
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 …
Special Olympics Ontario has released the organizational Impact Report in an exciting and interactive way thanks to Provincial Partner Universus Media Group. The theme of this year’s interactive Impact Report is Back to the Future. “I am excited about the launch of our second interactive Impact Report,” expressed Glenn MacDonell, President and CEO of Special Olympics Ontario. “Our continued thanks and appreciation to …
