Dear Special Olympics Ontario Community, I am honoured and excited to address you as the new President and CEO of Special Olympics Ontario. As I step into this role, I am filled with profound gratitude for the incredible community that has been built over the years, and I am eager to continue the legacy of excellence, inclusion, and empowerment that …
Let the Games Begin!
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 …
Special Olympics Ontario CEO Announcement
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 …
Announcement: Retirement of Glenn MacDonell, President & CEO of Special Olympics Ontario
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 …
2024 Spring Games Spotlight – North East Ontario
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 …
2024 Spring Games Spotlight – North West Ontario
North West Ontario is bringing a small but mighty contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 14 athletes and 4 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 7 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling and 7 athletes making waves in Swimming! For a comprehensive list of all participating athletes, visit provincialgames.com/district-teams. This month, we’re thrilled …
2024 Spring Games Spotlight – General Toronto Area
The General Toronto Area is bringing a strong contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 133 athletes and 38 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 11 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 67 hitting the courts for Basketball, 4 showing off their strength in Powerlifting, 17 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 34 making …
