We are continuing to use our Individual Google Sheets as our Registration platform for all events. This is an All-In-One system this year that seemingly integrates our payments/invoices. For more information and instructions, please see below or click here.

Note, there are instructions and tutorial videos for NEW and RETURNING TEACHERS

Join the Movement for Inclusion

New Unified Schools 

New to Special Olympics  Unified before? Please Follow these steps outlined in ourHow to Unify document: 

STEP 1 : Fill out our intake form

STEP 2: Review Unified Champion School resources, the Special Olympics Information Guide, and complete the Unified coaching course

STEP 3: Meet with Special Olympics staff members to ask questions, plan for the school year, and learn more about the program.

STEP 4: Complete registration and UCS application. Determine how your school will participate in the three pillars of UCS.

STEP 5: Develop your leadership team, organize your students, view our resources and get started!

Returning Unified Schools 

Have you participated in Unified before? Please Follow these steps 

1. Complete the Unified Coaching Course (Pick 1 of the 2 options): SO Canada Course or NFHS
2. Complete the (One-Time) UCS application Form: Forms can be found on each school's individual intake

To secure your UCS status and recognition, ensure to fill out the yearly April 30th report found on your spreadsheet

For more information on the program see our Model Model. To implement it see our  Playbook

Its back! Don’t miss your chance to test your athleticism with our Virtual Track events. You can participate in an organized track meet, in gym class, at your local school, or pairing up with other schools to do the event together! Our events include the 50, 100m, 200m, Shot Put, Standing Long Jump and a 4by4 relay!

The submission deadline is April 1st if you wish to be considered for the Provincial Championships! Schools must fill out the track & field spreadsheet on their registration sheet by the 1^st to be considered. Please only input athletes who are interested in advancing.

Whos ready for the biggest sport of the SOO season! The bocce season is here, and we are back in every major region in the Province. 

Please keep the following reminders in mind: 

• Event Information: Check our Events Calendar to see when and where your event is happening. Stay tuned for our email invitation, reminder and participant email ahead of the event 
• Register: Ensure your intake form is completed using our new registration process. (Click here to go to the registration section) 
  • Schools will not be eligible to participate in basketball unless this is completed
• Event Registration: Don’t forget to register for the specific bocce event under the bocce tab at least 7 days in advance. 
• Transportation: Book your bus or transportation to the event. 
• Preparation: Ensure each student has a uniform, and a lunch.
• Payments: Remember you do not pay at the event this year see our payment section below for more information
• Review: Make sure to review our updated technical package. (Click here to view technical packages)
  • 4v4, 20-minute games, throwing is based on distance to the pallina ect. 

We are thrilled to introduce our 13-member Unified Leadership Student Council, representing each major district in the province. This council comprises both Unified Partners and interested student leaders, along with SOO Athletes.

The council’s mission is to drive the youth movement of Unified Champion Schools in Ontario, engage the student body, and provide Special Olympics with valuable feedback from a student-athlete perspective. If you’re passionate about inclusion and leadership, apply now using this link: Apply Here. The application deadline is November 1st. However, we may accept applications throughout the year. 

 SOO will continue with our 13-member Advisory Educator Council, representing each major district in the province. This council’s mission is to advise and provide feedback to Special Olympics staff on Secondary School programming, ensuring our operations align with the needs of our key stakeholders. Schools can provide ongoing feedback, suggestions, or discussion topics here.  

If you’re not currently part of the council but are interested in getting involved, please reach out to: jaydenm@specialolympicsontario.com  

It’s back! The SOO Athlete Showcase Series is launching across the province, featuring events in every corner of Ontario. Open to all schools, individual participants, and athletes ages 16-30, these events will include an SOO-style basketball and bocce tournament, with food, medals, prizes, and more. Parents and Guardians, don’t miss the chance to watch your children compete!

Special Olympics Ontario is excited to introduce new pilot sports events in select regions: football, volleyball, and handball. Check our Events Calendar to see if a pilot event is happening near you! Note: these are not qualifier events or offical sports.

Help us improve our event and programming by filling out our short feedback forms. Please see all feedback forms below:

Welcome Week: Click Here To Access Form

 Soccer Qualifiers: Click Here to Access Form

Inclusive Schools Conference: Click Here To Access Form

Basketball Qualifiers: Click Here To Access Form

Year End Survey: Click Here To Access Form

SOO has created a space for teachers to share resources and ideas with each other to help support inclusion and physical activity in schools. To share and access resources Click Here

Special Olympics Ontario is excited to host over 40 unified and traditional student leaders in Ottawa for the second Provincial Youth Summit as part of our School Championships, June 3rd-5th. Co-hosted by the Unified Leadership Council, the event will focus on leadership development, collaboration and creating inclusive spaces within school communities. Applications are open now and will close on March 10th.

Requirements:

• Students must be in Grades 9-11.
• Each school must submit a minimum of one Unified Partner and one Special Olympics (SO) Athlete.
• Athlete and Partner are asked to submit one application together 
• Trip and educator coverage must be approved by the school's administration before applying.

Click Here to Apply

Please share our Get Started Link with colleagues and schools to get new students involved. The educator/school that brings in the most new schools by May 1^st will have their schools registration fees waived for the year.

Click Here to Join the Movement & Get Involved Now!

The newly unveiled David Branch Leadership Scholarship will present four different $5,000 scholarships per year to aspiring university and college Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools students who have demonstrated commitment, leadership, teamwork and community involvement.

The new scholarship honours the legacy of former long-time OHL Commissioner David Branch, who served in the role over a span of 45 years from 1979-2024. Mr. Branch was a champion of the cause of Special Olympics Ontario, and is remembered for his leadership, vision and the instrumental role he played in the evolution of junior hockey in Ontario, across Canada and throughout the world

Those interested in applying for the David Branch Scholarship can do so by July 25, 2025 by (clicking here) by filling out the application form located at the bottom of the web page. The inaugural round of four scholarship recipients will be announced this fall.