• Information For Athletes
• About Our Athletes
• Athlete Eligibility
• Benefits
• How to Register As An Athlete
• Is Special Olympics For Everyone?
• How Old Do I Have To Be To Join OSO?
• When Are Your Sport Training Programs?
• What Is The Cost? What If I Can't Afford It?

• New Athlete Registration Package in Word format or Pdf format
• Returning Athlete Registration Package in Word format or Pdf format

There are currently more than 500 registered athletes in Ottawa participating in sport clubs year round. The health benefits individuals receive from sport and recreation programs are widely known. Participation in physical activity promotes balance, co-ordination, body control and improves total physical fitness.

In order to be eligible for participation in Special Olympics, an individual with an intellectual disability must agree to observe and abide by the SOC Sports Rules and the Special Olympics Ontario Code of Conduct.

Individuals of all ages and all abilities can train and compete in Special Olympics. Athletes train and compete against athletes of similar ability level.

• Physical fitness and conditioning
• Increase in sports skill level and competitive skills
• Increase in self confidence and social skills
• In-house training and competitive opportunities available

After viewing the Sports page of this website determine which sport you would like to participate in. Once you have identified that, simply contact the Athlete Registrar to confirm space is available and fill out the Athlete Registration Package on the Athletes page. Contact information is also listed for each sport club so feel free to call the coach to ask specific questions about the program.

Throughout the year, athletes of all ages, young and old, participate in weekly training programs in local facilities. Please refer to the Athlete Registration Package for the age range for each sport club.

Most of our sport training programs take place during the evenings and weekends. Most competitions are held on weekends. more...

There is usually a small cost (which varies by sport club) to participate.

NO ATHLETE SHALL EVER BE DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY TRAINING OR COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON LACK OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES.