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Meet Danie Houle! Our Athlete of the Month!

Meet Danie Houle, an enthusiastic athlete from the Sudbury community who has been involved with Special Olympics for 20 years. Danie participates in 10-Pin Bowling and Powerlifting and has won first place in both of her competitions.  

For Danie, Special Olympics means acceptance, respect, and not feeling different. She most looks forward to spending time with her friends and being part of a community that supports her.

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Up Your Game Coaching Webinar Series

Brought to you by Special Olympics Canada, the Up Your Game Webinar Series will cover the basics to help community coaches feel comfortable and confident in their programs!

We all know the mental game's impact on athlete performance, satisfaction and enjoyment. As coaches, we often see opportunities to coach the mental and emotional side of the game. At the same time, we often feel unconfident or even hesitant to coach these moments. In this session, we will break down coaching mental skills into simple bite-size opportunities that will have you feeling confident and impactful!

These webinars will be held on Wednesday, August 23^rd (EN) at 7:30pm ET and Thursday, August 24^th (FR) at 7:30pm ET. 

Register now by clicking on the buttons below!

Special Olympics Ontario are delighted to announce that the 2020 Spring Games will be taking place May 23-26, 2024 in Waterloo Region. Many of the athletes who qualified have been patiently waiting for three-plus years, so next spring cannot come soon enough.

Applications for Coach, District Team Manager or Sport Technical Consultant at the Spring Games are now open.

New athlete identification to the Spring Games, supplementing 2020 identified athletes, will begin shortly. To review the unique identification process for new athlete identification, please visit the website and select the respective sport.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Jarrod Copland, Manager, Sport and Competition: JarrodC@specialolympicsontario.com

Special Olympics Hamilton & McMaster Marauders

Special Olympics Hamilton and the McMaster Marauders are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Basketball Clinic. This event welcomes athletes of all levels and sports backgrounds. Prepare to improve your skills, receive guidance from experienced coaches, and connect with fellow sports enthusiasts. We are excited to share that Patrick Tatham, head coach of the McMaster Marauders and Canada Basketball, will be joining the clinic to offer his expertise and insights. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Register before July 28th by contacting Jay Erlich at hamilton.publicrelations@specialolympicsontario.ca.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced coaches and connect with fellow sports enthusiasts!

Date: August 12th

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Burridge Gymnasium, McMaster University

Hometown Games: August Events

Registration is still open for ALL of these events!

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

AUGUST 12

Kincardine Bocce

Peterborough Soccer

London Open Golf

Collingwood Softball

Perth Soccer

AUGUST 13

Toronto Track Meet

AUGUST 16

Barrie Soccer

AUGUST 19

St. Thomas Soccer

Milton (HH Athletics)

AUGUST 20

Milton Golf

St. Catherine Softball

Arnprior Gold

AUGUST 23

Vaughn Bocce

AUGUST 25

North Bay Softball

AUGUST 26

Durham Softball

Stratford Softball

AUGUST 27

Port Colborne Bocce

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