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August 11 - 15, 2026

Team Ontario is proud to represent Special Olympics Ontario at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta. This national celebration of sport and inclusion will bring together more than 1,400 athletes, coaches, and staff from across the country for five days of competition, community, and pride. Guided by the values of excellence, empowerment, respect, growth, and community, Team Ontario is more than a delegation - it’s a movement built on dedication, teamwork, and the power of sport to change lives.

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Meet Team Ontario!

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2026 Team Ontario Training Squad Announcement:

Are you ready to meet the 2026 Team Ontario Training Squad?
On October 28th, Special Olympics Ontario is excited to launch the 2026 training squad roster! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate 300 Ontario athletes heading to Medicine Hat!

➜ Meet Team Ontario
COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER GAMES
Sports @ The Summer Games
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Athletics

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Basketball

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Bocce

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Golf

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Powerlifting

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Rhythmic Gymnastics

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Soccer

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Softball

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Swimming

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Tenpin

Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!

5-Pin Bowling will take place
@ The Bowling Depot in Calgary

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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!

Alpine Skiing will take place
@ WinSport in Calgary

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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!

Snowshoeing will take place @ Maple Ridge Golf Course in Calgary

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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!

Speed Skating will take place
@ The Olympic Oval in Calgary

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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!

Curling will take place @ The North Hill Curling Club in Calgary

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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!

Cross-Country Skiing will take place @ The Confederation Park Golf Course in Calgary

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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!

Floor Hockey will take place @ The Seven Chiefs Sportsplex in Calgary

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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!

Figure Skating will take place @ The Olympic Oval in Calgary

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Help send our athletes to the games!

Introducing our "Become a Fan" program –  this initiative is all about rallying behind our Team Ontario athletes and supporting their journey to the 2026 Special Olympics National Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta. 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.

Sponsors

Fan Level ($1400)

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Sponsoring: Ezekiel Liu
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Sponsoring: Brooke Thomas

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Dustin Agar & Friends 

 Sponsoring: Barrie Community Athletes

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Technica Mining 

 Sponsoring: Timmins Community Athletes

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Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 

 Sponsoring: Monique Shah & Team
RCMP O Division Employees
 Sponsoring: London Community Athletes

Patron Level ($500)

Wendy Tompkins
Sponsoring: Central Bruce (Saugeen Shores)
Wighty's Repairs Inc

Sponsoring: Dylan Haynes

June Saier
Family Friend - Bring home the gold Mike!
Walker Family
Sponsoring: London

Sue Hoey

Go team! Go!

Patti Gies

Good Luck

Theresa Gies

Go Mighty Ducks!

Bruce Whitehouse

Go Mighty Ducks!

Lison Lanthier

Good luck to all the athletes and have fun!

Fab Imineo - Nilfisk

Donation to support Stone Shearer

Peter Corolis

Go Angel

Durham Furniture Inc

Sue Hoey

Go team! Go!!

Sue Diggins

All the best to our amazing athletes

Blue Gables Acres

Community support for Steven Samwell London Team

Stephanie Laurence

So proud of all our athletes from London!

Jon Wight

Play your hearts out and make us proud!!!!

Benefactor ($250)

Jeanne Mckie

Alex Makarenko

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Newmarket Nighthawks
ComplyTec Inc.
Family Friend

Barclay Mount Moriah Royal Arch Masons and Companions of District 7

Debbie White
Debbie White
Jane Larkworthy
Anne McClure
Supporting: Barrie
Monique & Marty Kelemen
Supporting: Stratford
Paul Wigglesworth
Supporting: Newmarket (Go Falcons!)

Selene

very proud of you Stephan. Good luck to you and your team. Lots of love Mom

Jerry Dillow

Take some pictures to remember the trip, meet as many people as you can and have fun.

Mark & Melissa Gardner

Shawn and Karin Blainey

Go Angel!

Mark Sinnige

Svlvia Weatherhead

In support of Stephan Groulx

Michelle Smith

Have a great time!!! Being a part of Nationals in 2020 was an amazing experience. Enjoy every minute!!

Michelle Nelson

David Beaton

Supporting Sarah Thomas

Celine Sawh

very proud of you Stephan. Good luck to you and your team. Lots of love Mom

Jerry Dillow

Take some pictures to remember the trip, meet as many people as you can and have fun.

Team Ontario News

Stay in the know! Sign up for our monthly Team Ontario newsletters to find out all the info you will need leading up to the National Games!

➜ Sign up for the 2026 Team Ontario Newsletters
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