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 …
Unified Partner of the Year This award is awarded annually to a high school volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the development of classmates with intellectual disabilities. This person is a strong leader, making contributions to their school’s Special Olympics programming. This person should be a major contributor towards the success of Special Olympics in their community. Award …
Friday, April 7th is World Health Day! World Health Day was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an effort to bring attention to a specific health topic each year. This year’s theme is #HealthForAll , celebrating WHO’s 75th anniversary. At Special Olympics Ontario, we are working to promote Intellectual Disability inclusive health through education, prevention, and healthcare training. …
