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This is the March edition of the Community Connect Newsletter that is shared with our whole Special Olympics Ontario community. | | |
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Polar Plunge
January - April
Calling all do-gooders with a little courage and a warm heart willing to get cold and creative for a worthy cause.
Learn more by scrolling down!
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2024 Provincial Spring Games
May 23rd - 26th
With the National Winter Games behind us, it's time to gear up for the Provincial Spring Games. Let's keep the momentum rolling and the excitement soaring as we prepare to showcase our talents once again.
Learn more by scrolling down!
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2024 Provincial School Championships
June 10th - 12th
The City of Chatham-Kent and the Chatham-Kent Police Service are proud to be hosting the 2024 Provincial School Championships.
Learn more by scrolling down!
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Athlete of the Month: Bryan Goodrich
Meet Bryan Goodrich, a dedicated athlete from Caledon who has been involved in Special Olympics for 25 years! Bryan participates in athletics and swimming and enjoys running, shot put, and swimming...
Click here to read more about Bryan's story.
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24h Blue Mountain Success! | |
The 6th Annual 24H Blue MTN event was again a big success, with over 200 participants skiing around the clock to raise money for Special Olympics Ontario and the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation. Along with lively fun in the beautiful Blue Mountain Village, great fun was had by all! | |
Fast Facts From This Year's Event | |
- 32 teams
- 225 participants
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- 24 hours of fun
- $120,000 raised!
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Want to get information about the 2025 event? Register below and we'll send you info as it becomes available! See you on the slopes! | |
The Season for Freezin' is Here! | |
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Bundle up for another busy month as the Polar Plunge season continues! We have had 23 plunges across the province and 9 more to go! Help us reach our fundraising goal of $750,000! We are inviting all athletes, volunteers, and community members to come out and get #FreezinForAReason!
DID YOU KNOW: 75% of all funds raised by registered athletes and volunteers of Special Olympics Ontario will directly benefit local programs!
Sign up today and start fundraising❄️
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We are excited to announce the District Training Teams for the upcoming 2024 Provincial Spring Games! These Provincial Games will be hosted by the Waterloo Regional Police Service from May 23-26, 2024.
Of the over 700 athletes set to compete, almost 500 were training for the 2020 Provincial Spring Games that were cancelled due to the pandemic, finally they are getting their chance to shine! These athletes and coaches will be training hard over the next seven months to compete in five diverse and exciting sports: basketball, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, and 10-pin bowling. These Games are the pinnacle of competition for Special Olympics athletes in Ontario and a celebration of their incredible abilities.
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2024 Waterloo Region Spring Games – GTA Spotlight | |
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The General Toronto Area is bringing a strong contingent to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 133 athletes and 38 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 11 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 67 hitting the courts for Basketball, 4 showing off their strength in Powerlifting, 17 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 34 making waves in Swimming! For a comprehensive list of all participating athletes, visit provincialgames.com/district-teams.
This month, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on some outstanding individuals. Meet Mary Ridder from York South, Bradley Bowen from Brampton, Brittany Toste from Greater Durham, Michael Bandler from Toronto, Cody Wanschura from York South and Carter Hull from Aurora!
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Draft an Athlete for the Provincial Games!
Be a part of an athlete's achievement! Be a part of a draft that celebrates inclusion and diversity! Donate today to help an athlete achieve their dreams and compete at the 2024 Provincial Spring Games.
Learn more about the Draft an Athlete Program
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2024 Provincial School Championships | |
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The City of Chatham-Kent and the Chatham-Kent Police Service are proud to be hosting the 2024 Provincial School Championships. During the 2023/2024 academic year, over 7,000 high school athletes will compete across the province in an effort to qualify for the 2024 School Championships. School Programs instill confidence, contribute to a healthier lifestyle, build lifelong friendships and create a more inclusive society.
From June 10-12, the 2024 School Championships will welcome athletes from across Ontario to Chatham-Kent. They will be joined by their coaches and cheered on in person and at home by their families and friends!
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Scotiabank has been a generous sponsor of Special Olympics for over 10 years, and we are looking to gather some additional information on the support Scotiabank has provided for you or your community.
Please let us know if you have any information or stories about support you have received and/or if you are a volunteer who works for Scotiabank.
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Special Olympics 2024 Calgary Games Recap | |
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The Calgary Games Wrapped Up Last Weekend!
Our athletes made Ontario proud over the four days of competition, bringing home over 200 medals combined from the eight sports! This includes:
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- 72 Gold Medals
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67 Silver Medals
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70 Bronze Medals
We're so proud of each and every athlete for bringing their all to this National competition, exemplifying Ontario's passion and dedication for the whole country to see!
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MARCH 9TH
Kingston - Curling
MARCH 10TH
Kitchener-Waterloo - Powerlifting
MARCH 16TH
Stratford - Curling
Oakville - Swimming
Toronto (Scarborough) - Tenpin
MARCH 17TH
Greater Durham - Swimming
MARCH 22ND
Thunder Bay - Swimming
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MARCH 23RD
Thunder Bay - 5Pin
Tillsonburg - Basketball
Thunder Bay - Tenpin
London (Gemstones) - RG
APRIL 6TH
Woodstock - 5Pin
Woodstock - Tenpin
Ottawa - Basketball
Burlington - RG
APRIL 7TH
Sarnia - Swimming
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