The excitement is brewing with in cities and towns across the province. Thousands of athletes are gearing up to start up their sport programs and dedicate a year in improving their skills or discover a new sport to fall in love in.
Our research shows that Special Olympics athletes experience many health and lifestyle benefits in comparison to other individuals with an intellectual disability:
- 10% fewer athletes who are obese or overweight
- 20% fewer athletes with an anxiety disorders
- Improved lifespan, and significantly improved overall health for Special Olympics athletes
- 16% higher employment rate
Communities across the province are kicking off the new season with a fun registration day in their community.
Get sporty with Special Olympics and register to be an athlete, coach or volunteer!
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| Date | Community | Details |
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| August 26 | Lakeland | Lakeland Registration Day Location: J.J. Parr Sports Centre, Kingsway Ave. Cold Lake, in the arena on 4 wing |
| Leduc | Leduc Registration Day 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Location: Leduc Lanes, 102, 5910 50 St. |
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| Edmonton | Edmonton Registration Day 1 p.m. -3 p.m. Location: Central Lions Senior Centre, 11113 113 St. |
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| September 6 | Camrose | Camrose Registration Day 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Location: Camrose Recreation Centre (Lobby), 4512 53 St. |
| Wetaskiwin | Wetaskiwin Registration Day 6 p.m. By-the-Lake Park, 56 Ave, Wetaskiwin |
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| September 7 | Lakeland | Lakeland Registration Day 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Location: Centennial Centre, 4343 50 Ave, Unit 1003, Bonnyville |
| Camrose | Camrose Awareness 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Location: Camrose Community Centre, Fieldhouse, 4516 54 St. |
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| Whitecourt | Whitecourt Registration Day Allan and Jean Millar Centre 58 Sunset Blvd, Whitecourt Contact: specialocoachshannon@gmail.com |
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| September 9 | Calgary | Calgary Registration Day 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Calgary Heritage Christian Academy, 2003 McKnight Blvd NE |
| September 12 | Airdrie | Airdrie Registration Day 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Location: Cam Clark Ford Airdrie, 1001 Highland Park Blvd |
| Strathcona County |
Strathcona County Registration Day 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Location: Robin Hood Association, 141 Broadway Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB |
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| September 14 | Airdrie | Airdrie Registration Day 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Location: Cam Clark Ford Airdrie, 1001 Highland Park Blvd |
| September 16 | Grande Prairie | Grande Prairie Registration Day 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Muskoseepi Park Pavilion, 102 Ave., Grande Prairie |
| St. Albert | St. Albert Registration Day For more information contact stablertspecialolympics@gmail.com |
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| Medicine Hat | Medicine Hat Registration Day 2 p.m. The Elks on Riverside, 305 3 St. NW, Medicine Hat |
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| September 20 | Red Deer | Red Deer Registration Day 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Elks Lodge, 6315 Horn St. (Highland Green Shopping Centre) |
If your community is not listed with an event, be sure you contact your local community to start your fall with Special Olympics!
Check out your local community