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 …
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 …
Nestled in Williamstown, Ontario, Char-Lan High School is a small rural institution with a big heart for inclusivity and sportsmanship. Despite its modest size, the school has made a significant impact by actively participating in Special Olympics events. The school took pride in hosting the local Special Olympics Ontario soccer tournament for two consecutive years. The Link Crew class and …
Eastern Ontario is bringing a strong contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 107 athletes and 31 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 10 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 48 hitting the courts for Basketball, 6 showing off their strength in powerlifting, 6 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 37 making waves in …
I’m Tracey Thomas, and together with my husband Jeff and daughters Sarah and Rebecca, we’ve been on a journey that has defied our expectations, challenged our preconceptions, and filled our lives with profound joy. Our encounter with Special Olympics began when Sarah, our youngest, was transitioning out of therapy programs at Grandview Children’s Centre. Seeking new opportunities for her, we …
Central Ontario is bringing a strong contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 101 athletes and 28 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 9 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 49 hitting the courts for Basketball, 4 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 39 making waves in Swimming! For a comprehensive list of all …
2022-2023 Annual Impact Report We are delighted to present the 2023 Impact Report by Special Olympics Ontario, encapsulating the remarkable journey of the past year. This online flipbook is a comprehensive window into the transformative impact our organization has had on athletes, volunteers, coaches, and partners. Filled with inspiring stories and concrete achievements, it reflects the collective dedication to inclusion, …
AWARD CRITERIA Nominations will be judged on the strength of their submission by the following criteria: PARTICIPATION • The nominee must be a registered athlete in a Special Olympics sport and/or program, event or activities • The nominee must be involved in Special Olympics sport program(s) throughout the year • The nominee’s competition pathway can include local/regional and Provincial/Territorial Games …
From June 17-25, Berlin, Germany will welcome 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from over 190 countries to compete in 26 sports. The athletes will be supported by more than 3,000 coaches and 20,000 volunteers. This is the first time that Germany will host the Games! The Special Olympics World Games is a prestigious international sporting event that celebrates …
On Wednesday, the City of Toronto held its sixth annual Toronto Sport Hall of Honour induction ceremony at the prestigious Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The event recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of 17 new inductees, including two remarkable athletes, Tatem Morrison and Jeffrey Campbell, who were honoured as Special Olympics Athletes of the Year. This event, a legacy …
