Taking part in Special Olympics Edmonton creates opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to build new friendships and participate in physical activity. It gives them the chance to learn new skills and discover their potential by becoming an athlete within Special Olympics.
As an athlete, you have the opportunity to train and compete in a sport on a weekly basis within your community, at a level appropriate for you. Special Olympics Edmonton is focused on providing a fun, engaging, inclusive, positive and healthy environment for all participants.
An individual may participate in more than one sport – space permitting. All individuals are expected to comply with the Special Olympics Code of Conduct, which aims to create a positive, encouraging and supportive environment for every participant.
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Programs are open to individuals with an intellectual disability and are designed to increase fitness levels, develop individual and/or team skills and to promote sportsmanship and fair play. No person shall, on the grounds of gender, race, religion, ability level, or financial constraint be excluded from participation. All specific sport programs are for individuals 8 years and older. For interested participants age 2-7, please view information on our Young Athletes programs
Registration
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