Sport Club Promotion  The new sport club may be promoted among athletes and volunteers already involved in local Special Olympics programs Community Social Media (Facebook, X, Instagram) may be useful to get the word out to local athletes, families and volunteers The club may be highlighted in local media sources (television, radio, internet, newspapers) Local schools should be made …
Sport Club Coaches and Managers need to determine the cost of venue and equipment, complete all necessary documentation to rent the facility, and assess the need for insurance. The club needs to be registered, as do the associated athletes, coaches, and volunteers.  Most clubs will meet/practice regularly once a week throughout the sport season, so an appropriate day/time for …
ABOUT THIS SECTION The Community Council’s main priority is to ensure that all Special Olympics Ontario activities – sport practices, competitions, fundraisers and other events – are carried out with the mission of the organization in mind and pose no health and safety or publicity risk to the organization. To achieve this goal, Community Councils meet on a monthly basis …
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SPORT TECHNICAL COORDINATOR ROLE DESCRIPTION Purpose To provide a resource to community volunteers looking for specific sport information. This can include coach support and development plans, support for competition hosting, athlete evaluation to monitor the overall quality of experience in community sports programs through interacting with parents, coaches, and athletes. Qualifications Duties and Responsibilities Time Requirement and Duration of the …
This page is currently under review by Special Olympics Ontario  COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELIGIBILITY FOR NOMINATION  Eligibility for Nomination  Any registered volunteer OR member of the public who meets the criteria for membership in Special Olympics Ontario Inc. may stand as a candidate for election to Community Council. Nominations shall be opened at the May council meeting and …
 COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION PROCEDURES As outlined in the Special Olympics Ontario Bylaws, Community Council positions are elected positions and no term limit can exceed two years. Most Community Councils choose to hold their bi-annual elections in conjunction with their Annual Member’s Meeting every other year. Some councils, however, hold rotating elections where every year half of the council positions …
DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES Â Creating an effective set of social media conduct guidelines demands that we listen to users, resolve conflicting needs and remain both open and engaged with internal and external communities. Â Defining and developing guidelines and policies as it relates to the development of an organic social media code is critical for Special Olympics Ontario …
LANGUAGE GUIDELINES Â Words matter. Words can open doors to cultivate the understanding and respect that enable people with disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives. The following language guidelines have been developed by experts for use by anyone writing or speaking about people with an intellectual disability to ensure that all people are portrayed with individuality and dignity. Â …
