OUR STORY

Special Olympics Halifax is one of Special Olympics Nova Scotia¹s largest regions. We have 200 athletes of all ages participating in athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, curling, figure skating, floor hockey, golf, soccer, softball, speed skating, snow shoeing, swimming and track and field. Programs are available from September to August depending on the sport and are located at various venues throughout Halifax. We invite residents from the Halifax Regional Municipality to join our sports and experience the joy that is Special Olympics.

Once a part of the Capital Region Special Olympics that encompassed Halifax, Dartmouth, and Sackville/Bedford residents, the newly formed Halifax Region has grown and prospered as an important area within Nova Scotia. Our commitment to providing a quality environment for both coaches and athletes has contributed to Special Olympics Halifax having representation at several National and World Games. Our congratulations to all who attended and achieved great results personally and professionally.

As with any sport organization, the Special Olympics Halifax depends greatly upon the support of our local community to assist our athletes in their pursuit of sport excellence. We thank the many businesses, organizations and family members who have contributed to our fundraising efforts, supported our athletes in their training and lent their moral support.

We aim to ensure all athletes receive the very best training and competitive experience by providing the highest quality coaches, games and life experiences available. We encourage you to explore in greater depth our website and invite you to become a member of the Special Olympics Halifax and Nova Scotia family, where little by little, step by step, we are making a difference!

mission

Special Olympics Halifax is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through sport.

ABOUT Special olympics canada

  • Special Olympics is more than an event. Special Olympics Canada delivers year-round, world-class sport programs to people with intellectual disabilities daily in communities across Canada.

  • Special Olympics Canada's programs cater to all ages and a wide range of abilities:

    • Programs for children (2+ years), youth and adults

    • Provide an introduction to sport and physical activity, programs that offer daily training and local competition and the opportunity to participate in high-performance competition

  • Special Olympics programs are delivered by trained coaches and dedicated volunteers.

    • Continuing to grow with 42,000+ athletes and 20,000+ volunteers (including 15,700 certified coaches)

  • Special Olympics belives that people with intellectual disabilities can, and will, succeed when given the opportunity. We are levelling the playing field.

  • Special Olympics uses the transformative power and joy of sport to reveal the full potential of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

  • Special Olympics Canada is the only organization in Canada to provide grassroots sport programs and competiton opportunities, from the local level to the world level, with people with intellectual disabilities.

  • Special Olympics is a catalyst for social change. Our programs help:

    • Instill confidence, self-esteem and other lift skills in athletes

    • Contribute to healthier athletes with life-long physical fitness habits

    • Change attitudes and create a more inclusive society

    • Strengthen communities