Coach and Volunteer Roles  Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics Ontario. We have 11290 coaches and volunteers working to provide sport and competition opportunities to 23468 athletes in 116 communities around the province. Our volunteers organize, run and fundraise to provide our athletes the opportunity to participate in 2396 sport programs in schools and communities across Ontario.  …
Volunteering for Games Volunteers are key to ensuring that District and Provincial Teams have a successful Games experience. The District Team Manager and Provincial Team Liaison are crucial links between Special Olympics Ontario staff and the Games Organizing Committee, and the athletes and coaches on the Team. Applying to Volunteer at Games Volunteers are invited to apply for Games approximately …
Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers fill a number of roles at the community, district, conference, provincial and even national level: The Coaching Roles and Responsibilities section of this resource contains all of the coach position descriptions All Community Council and Administrative volunteer position descriptions are contained in the Volunteer Opportunities section of the resource library Volunteers can expect to further their experiences …
Coaching at Major Games Athletes proceed through the competition structure with the direct support of sport program coaches. Whether it is the District Team participating in Provincial Games, Team Ontario traveling to National Games, or Team Canada traveling to World Games, the teams are structured in an approximately 3:1 athlete to coach ratio. Applying to Coach at Games Coaches are …
ATHLETE RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES I have the RIGHT to belong to Special Olympics Ontario (SOO). It is my RESPONSIBILITY to uphold its Oath and be dedicated to my sport and my team. I have the RIGHT to be treated fairly and equally. It is my RESPONSIBILITY to know the rules, follow the rules and accept the consequences of ALL my …
ATHLETE OATH “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave at the attempt” Eunice Kennedy Shriver jotted down the Special Olympics athlete oath on the morning of July 20, 1968 — just ahead of the opening of the very first Special Olympics International Games. She recited them at a brief Opening Ceremony at Chicago’s Soldier Field …
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ATHLETE APPEALS  If you are unhappy with a decision regarding eligibility or participation, you have the right to an appeal. If you would like to submit an appeal to Special Olympics Ontario please fill out the Appeals & Complaints Submission form.  You can directly access the Appeals & Complaints Submission form by clicking on the following link:  Athlete Appeals Form …
Opportunities for Athletes test This section explores leadership and mentorship opportunities for Special Olympics athletes, in and through sport. Athlete Empowerment Special Olympics Ontario is committed to ensuring that athletes participate in all key areas of the organization through athlete empowerment initiatives. This commitment hopes to ensure that athletes are given the opportunity to participate in the Special Olympics movement …
Community Athlete RepresentativeNomination Form Name of nominee: Â Phone or email of nominee: Â Â Name of person completing this form: Â Â Phone or email of person completing this form: Â Â Role of person completing this form (Athlete, Coach, Volunteer, Parent etc.): Â Â How long has the nominee been a part of Special Olympics? Â Â Please …
