2024 Volunteer of the Year – Carole Robb (Brantford) 

Carole Robb is an extremely dedicated volunteer, well respected among the coaches, council, and athletes in Brantford. In addition to attending events and competitions, Carole has driven to Provincial Games just to encourage her local athletes. As a volunteer, her kindness and encouraging ways have supported the council, coaches, and athletes.  Carole previously served as Secretary on the Brantford Community …

2024 Team of the Year – London Blazers (London) 

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 …

2024 Community Excellence Award – Dan Robar (Sarnia) 

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 …

Jonathon Sibley: Dreams Can Come True!

My name is Jonathon Sibley. I’m 24 years old and an athlete of Special Olympics Ontario, competing with the St. Thomas chapter. Special Olympics means a lot to me because I feel like I belong. I also have the opportunity to compete and succeed in many different sports including competitive swimming, my sport of choice. I’ve made a lot of …

Jennifer Allen: 21 Years of Special Olympics Excellence in Guelph Wellington

Meet Jennifer Allen, a superstar athlete from Guelph Wellington who has been involved with Special Olympics for an impressive 21 years! Jennifer participates in a variety of sports including 10-Pin Bowling, Athletics, Basketball, Floor Hockey, and Softball.   To Jennifer, Special Olympics means being able to compete in sports to the best of her ability without being judged. Her best memory …

Special Olympics Ontario athletes to compete at the 2023 Canada Winter Games

We are pleased to announce that two Special Olympics Ontario athletes and one coach will be representing Ontario at the 2023 Canada Winter Games. Ana Micanovic of Ajax and Karl Dietrich of Windsor will be competing in figure skating with Cathy Skinner of Ottawa as their coach. Ana – who has been involved in Special Olympics for 8 years – …