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Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) is a volunteer-driven organization with over 20,000 athletes and 10,000 volunteers registered across the province.
In the Ottawa area, programs run year-round, almost every day of the week, and take place in schools, community centres, parks, and sports facilities throughout the city. Special Olympics Ottawa is a community of over 500 athletes and more than 300 volunteers, offering more than 30 programs across 25 sports.
We welcome athletes as young as 2 years old, beginning with Active Start and FUNdamentals, where children build basic movement skills and confidence through play. As athletes grow, they can participate in Youth Multisport (ages 13–21), where they explore a variety of sports and continue developing their abilities.
At the heart of Special Olympics Ottawa are our core sport programs, aimed toward athletes 13 and older find their potential through meaningful training and competition!
Every facet of our community is dedicated to enriching the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Fall/Winter 2026-27 Sports Registration:
Fall/Winter 2026-27 Sports Registration:
Limited Spaces Available!
Limited Spaces Available!
There is still space available in some of our Fall/Winter 2026-27 programs. Anyone who completed their registration between August 1-31 should see below for information on next steps!
For anyone who missed the opportunity to register during general registration in August, you can now sign up for select programs on a first-come, first-served basis using the link below.
Note: If you are registering now (after September 1st) , please wait to hear from the Head Coach and/or Team Manager before attending the program. They will contact you with details about program dates, times, and locations. They will also share important information about what to bring, what to wear, and what to expect. If you have not heard from the Head Coach and/or Team Manager within one week of registering, please email athlete_registrar@specialolympicsottawa.ca.
How to register:
Registration is available ONLINE only - via https://soocommunity.crowdchange.ca/3717
Payment options: Credit Card, Visa Debit, Google Pay
Please register one athlete at a time
Important: Please save your receipt when it is mailed to you. Receipts are mailed directly to the email provided at registration. The club treasurer may not have access to receipts.
To learn more about our Fall/Winter Sport Programs, please go to the link here.
!! Attention !!
Please read program descriptions that are available on our website before registering.
Please do not register for multiple programs of the same sport.
Please do not register for multiple programs that overlap in time.
Please do not register for multiple programs on the same day if there is not enough time to travel between locations between the end of one program to the start of the next.
Athletes between ages of 13-21 are encouraged to register for our Youth Multisport (13-21) Program.
Athletes ages 7-12 can register for the FUNdamentals Program.
Athletes ages 2-6 can register for the Active Start Program.
Space may still be available in the following Sport Programs:
10-Pin Bowling (13-21 years)
Ottawa Snowstars Alpine Skiing (13-21 years)
Ottawa Curling (13-21 years)
Ottawa Phoenixix Floor Ball (13-21 years)
Ottawa GlidersNordic Skiing (13-21 years)
Snowshoeing (13-21 years)
Orleans Riptides Swimming (13-21 years, confirm eligibility criteria before registering)
Volleyball (13-21 years)
Active Start (2-6 years)
FUNdamentals (7-12 years)
Youth Multisport (13-21 years)
Please note that athletes who are successful with registration will be contacted by their coach to confirm registration, start date / time / location / any special instructions!
Did you know that if you are eligible for funding through Passport Ontario you may be able to submit a claim for your Special Olympics registration fees? Please check out the Service Ontario website for more information about the Passport program. Note that Special Olympics Ottawa does not facilitate funding or claims.
See our registration FAQs and Registration Form: Ottawa - Forms and Resources
For athletes who completed their registration during the general registration period (August 1-31st):
For athletes who were successfully registered through the lottery:
Coaches will be in contact with you to confirm successful registration and provide you with program details. This includes:
start date;
times;
location; and
any other expectations such as what to wear and bring
For athletes who were not successfully registered through the lottery:
Coaches will contact you to confirm that you have not been entered into the program yet. The coach will let you know if your name has been added to a waitlist and information about refunds.
Participant Waiver Media Opt Out Form Updated Dec 1 2021.pdf
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Special Olympics Ontario - Ottawa supports more than 650 athletes with intellectual disabilities. We're dedicated to enriching the lives of Ottawans with an intellectual disability through sport by promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion and human dignity. Our athletes have competed at the local, provincial, national and world levels, and this wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our community.
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