November Community Connect Newsletter

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Meet Blair Bastien! Our Athlete of the Month!

Meet Blair Bastien, a hard-working athlete from Peterborough/ Northumberland community who has been involved in Special Olympics for nine years. She participates in several sports including athletics, basketball, bocce, floor hockey, snowshoeing, soccer, and softball.

Blair looks forward to competing and making friends in Special Olympics. She says that the program means everything to her as it allows her to participate in sports to the best of her ability.

One of Blair's best memories in Special Olympics is going to Provincials and Nationals. These experiences gave her the opportunity to showcase her skills and compete at a higher level.

Click Here to Learn More about Blair Bastien!

Volunteer Conference Success!

Celebrating the incredible Volunteer Conference!

We played board games, sang campfire songs, and indulged in s'mores by the fire. A big shoutout to our dedicated staff for their fantastic presentations and, most importantly, our amazing volunteers who are making a real difference in the lives of our athletes.

We're thrilled to be working together to make a positive impact and create a brighter future.

GO SOO GO!

Provincial Games Updates

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.

From these Provincial Spring Games, athletes will be looking to earn a spot on Team Ontario that will compete at the 2026 National Summer Games set to be hosted in Medicine Hat, AB. If you see District Training Team members out and about in your community – wish them luck!

Check out the website to learn more

View the district teams

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

Special Olympics 2024 Calgary Games Updates

The Calgary Games are 111 Days away!

Get ready to dive into all things Calgary 2024 and stay in the loop with the latest updates!

Subscribe to our Team O 2024 Calgary newsletter for more in-depth details about the games, athlete profiles, venue information, and much more.

Calgary Games Updates

Snow Sport Dry-Land Training Camp

Training camp was in full swing with our incredible Team ON athletes! Alpine, Nordic, and Snowshoe gave it their all in prep for the upcoming 2024 Calgary Games. From working out hard to mastering their dance party, they are leaving no stone unturned.

Check out the photos!

5-Pin Bowling Training Camp

Cheers to these incredible Special Olympics athletes who have poured their heart and soul into their training at the 5-pin bowling camp in Barrie. With each passing day, they are gearing up and looking more ready than ever for the upcoming Calgary Games!

Check out the photos

Check out our team roster!

Get ready to be inspired by the exceptional athletes from Team Ontario as they prepare to compete in the 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary.

Meet Team Ontario's Athletes by clicking on the link below.

View the team roster

Help support our athletes headed to the games!

Introducing our "Become a Fan" program – a unique opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our dedicated athletes. By contributing to this program, you can be a vital part of our mission to eliminate financial barriers and ensure every athlete has an equal opportunity to participate.

Learn more about the Become A Fan Program

Paid Research Opportunities

The McMaster medicine program is looking for participants with Fragile X syndrome AND intellectual disability for a research opportunity. Please reach out to Olivier at olivier.rabu@medportal.ca if you are eligible and interested in participating.

Zac Scanlan from the University of Toronto is looking to meet with Special Olympics athletes to examine experiences with ID and management of concussion in sport. You must have fully recovered from a concussion to participate.

Please reach out to Zac at zac.scanlan@mail.utoronto.ca if you are eligible and interested in participating.

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