Conference Competition

Conference Competition


The conference competition is the foundation of Special Olympics Ontario competitions. All athletes have access to attend competition at this level. Each sport specific conference must hold a minimum of one competition per sport season.

 

  • Hosted in each conference under the guidance of the Sport Specific Conference Team (SSCT)
  • The one competition that all athletes within a conference must have the opportunity to attend
  • Includes all ability levels including Adapt and all events (where applicable)
  • Hosted by a registered coach / volunteer of SOO
  • Divisioning / Seeding must occur to ensure all athletes are competing within their correct ability level
  • Sport rules must adhere to the SOC Sport Rules (SOO Rule Supplements) unless previously approved by SOO
  • Registration fees not to exceed $25 per athlete or $40 per golfer
  • Grants are available to assist with competition deficits in communities who require assistance. Competition host budget must be submitted with the grant request