What are the Generic Games?

The Generic Games is a games cycle separate from the Special Olympics games cycle. There are two Game cycles to note: the Saskatchewan Games and the Canada Games. 

Saskatchewan Games: The Saskatchewan Games are our province's biennial celebration of sport, culture, and community. Taking place every two years and alternating between summer and winter, the Saskatchewan Games provide an opportunity for our province's developing athletes, coaches, and officials to experience an exciting and inclusive multi-sport event and serve as a springboard to higher levels of competition, including the Canada Games.

Canada Games: The Canada Games brings together more than 2,000 able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities for the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country. Alternating between winter and summer, they span over 30 different sports to showcase the very best in Canadian sport and spirit.

Upcoming Games:

2025 Canada Summer Games

Over 4,000 athletes, coaches and managers will compete for their provinces and territories representing the sports they have trained tirelessly for. The Canada Games will showcase the best of the best in sport and highlight the immense talents of our youth. 

Date: August 8-24, 2025

Location: St. Johns, NL

Competition Qualifier Period: 

Important Sports Info (Swimming):

Important Sport Info (Athletics):

The application deadline for athletes is July 31, 2024, and the application deadline for coaches is June 28, 2024. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Special Olympics Saskatchewan at 306-780-9247 or email us at sos@specialolympics.sk.ca.

Check out the main page for all Canada Summer Games details found here: https://www.canadagames.ca/future-games/st-johns-2025

2026 Sask Winter Games (coming soon)

If you have any questions regarding the Generic Games, contact Special Olympics Saskatchewan at 306-780-9247 or email us at sos@specialolympics.sk.ca.