Denita Minoletti has been integral to the phenomenal growth of Special Olympics in Thunder Bay (SOTB) over the past 15 years. She’s been the driving force behind the development of new programs, such as Powerlifting and Bocce, and plays a critical role in recruiting athletes, coaches and volunteers. She has created and fostered partnerships with businesses, service clubs and sport …
Ann Scully has 10 years of experience coaching various sports for Special Olympics, including Cross Country (Nordic) Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Track and Field, and 5-Pin Bowling. Ann is also a member of the Barrie Special Olympics Administrative Council. Earlier this year, Ann travelled to Calgary for the National Games as a member of the Mission Staff for Team Ontario’s Nordic …
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), …
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 …
Meet Lisa Butler from Peterborough! Lisa is an incredible athlete, participating in floor hockey, 5 & 10-pin bowling, basketball, cross-country skiing, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, kayaking, and track & field with Special Olympics. In 2022, she qualified for Team Canada in cross-country skiing and received a special Team Canada medallion to commemorate that success. She’s also the 2022 Provincial and National …
Meet Marley Gayler from Kitchener-Waterloo! Marley competes in powerlifting, basketball, athletics, and cross-country skiing with Special Olympics and has represented Canada on the world stage. She won 3 golds and a silver at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin and is preparing to compete at the World Winter Games in Turin! When she’s not competing, Marley has been …
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 …
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Special Olympics Ontario acknowledges the enduring impacts of colonization on Indigenous people across Canada and North America. Earlier this year, we began our 2024 Provincial Spring Games with an eagle feather ceremony, expressing our thanks and respect to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, whose traditional land we share today. We’re grateful to …
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 …
