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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 Registration – Coming Soon!
Fall/Winter 2026-27 Registration – Coming Soon!
Special Olympics Ottawa will be accepting registration to the Fall/Winter 2026-27 program lottery between August 1st and August 31st! Please continue to watch our website for updates.
Due to the overwhelming success with online registration, this will continue to be the preferred method for registration. For those unable to register online, options will be available for mail-in registration. Please note that Special Olympics Ottawa is no longer offering an option for in-person registration.
More information on all options will be communicated on Aug 1st through our website and social media platforms.
To learn more about our programs, like what to expect, wear, or bring, please visit the programs section of our website.
Fall/Winter Programs:
5-Pin Bowling
10-Pin Bowling
Indoor Boccia
Badminton
Basketball
Indoor Soccer
Floor Ball
Figure Skating
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Swimming
Powerlifting
Curling
Alpine Skiing
Nordic Skiing
Snowshoeing
Volleyball
Active Start (2-6 year olds)
FUNdamentals (7-12 year olds)
Youth Multisport (13-21 year olds)
Please note that athletes who are successful with registration (i.e., you are accepted through the lottery) will be contacted by their coach to confirm registration, start date / time / location / any special instructions!
See our registration FAQs and Registration Form: Ottawa - Forms and Resources
New for coaches
New for coaches
Quick Reference Cards for Coaches and Team Managers.pdfParticipant Waiver Media Opt Out Form Updated Dec 1 2021.pdf2026-27 - Fall_Winter Registration Form.docx.pdf
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer With Us
We're looking for some awesome volunteers to join the SOO - Ottawa family! There are a variety of volunteer positions to choose from. Check out how you can volunteer with us.
Click below for resources, tips and ideas to stay healthy from home!
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
Tips, tricks and challenges to help you connect with your friends, coaches and Special Olympics while practicing social distancing.
Stay Active
Stay Active
Virtual activities and challenges you can do to stay active and fit from home!
Stay Positive
Stay Positive
Tools and resources to maintain the mental health of the Special Olympics community.
Stay Informed
Stay Informed
Information to help you understand COVID-19 and help you stay safe.
Your donations go a long way!
Your donations go a long way!
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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