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Special Olympics Team Canada 2025

Join us on the Road to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy from March 8-15, 2025

Special Olympics Team Canada By The Numbers

Team Cheer

Team Cheer

Canada. Canada. Eh, Eh, Eh! We are Canadian, we are the North; We love the frost and the winter sports; We don our toques and train in the cold; We might be nice, but we come for Gold! Canada. Canada. Eh, Eh, Eh! ............................................................................ Canada. Canada. Eh, Eh, Eh! On vient du Canada, on est "le nord"; On aime le froid, On aime le sport; On porte les tuques et s'entraînons dehors; On est gentil mais on vient pour l'or! Canada. Canada. Eh, Eh, Eh!
STORY: “Arrived as Individuals and Left as a Team”: Special Olympics Team Canada Returns to Calgary for First Training Camp
STORY: “Arrived as Individuals and Left as a Team”: Special Olympics Team Canada Returns to Calgary for First Training Camp
STORY: “Arrived as Individuals and Left as a Team”: Special Olympics Team Canada Returns to Calgary for First Training Camp
Over the course of four action-packed days, 91 athletes, 24 coaches, five mission staff, and 14 team leadership members had the opportunity to train with their teams on ice and snow while also participating in a variety of development activities. These included Mental Performance Training, Indigenous-led Team Culture Sessions, Safe Sport Training, Health and Nutrition Education, and Fitness Testing.
Training Camp Photo Gallery
Training Camp Photo Gallery
Training Camp Photo Gallery
Catch a glimpse of the action as Special Olympics Team Canada kicked off their journey to Turin in Calgary! From on-ice and snow training to team-building moments, view the photo gallery capturing the energy and excitement of the team's first Training Camp.
NEWS: Special Olympics Team Canada 2025 Returns to Calgary in Preparation for World Winter Games in Turin
NEWS: Special Olympics Team Canada 2025 Returns to Calgary in Preparation for World Winter Games in Turin
NEWS: Special Olympics Team Canada 2025 Returns to Calgary in Preparation for World Winter Games in Turin
Special Olympics Team Canada 2025 is returning to where their incredible journey to global stage first began. After being named to the National Team after qualifying at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024, the athletes, coaches, and mission staff will reunite for their first in-person Training Camp from December 12-15, 2024.
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Team Values 

Every athlete, coach, and mission staff member on Special Olympics Team Canada carries more than just their gear to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin—they carry their Power Words. These words represent the values that define our team, fueling every training session, every competition, and every moment of camaraderie along the way. From the ice to the slopes, from the opening ceremony to the final race, these words guide us.They remind us of who we are, why we’re here, and what we stand for.

Strength
Strength is more than physical ability—it’s resilience, determination, and the power to keep pushing forward when facing any challenge - in sport and in life. Whether it’s grinding through tough training sessions, bouncing back from setbacks, or lifting each other up as teammates, Special Olympics Team Canada embodies strength in every sense of the word.
Pride
Wearing the maple leaf is an honour, and the athletes of Special Olympics Team Canada do so with pride—in themselves, in their journey, and in the inclusive movement they are a part of. This pride fuels their performance and inspires everyone watching. Every race, every game, every podium moment is a celebration of the hard work, passion, and dedication that brought them here.
Honour
For Special Olympics Team Canada, honour means competing with integrity, sportsmanship, and respect. It’s about representing not just themselves, but their communities, their families, and the more than 47,000 Special Olympics athletes across the country cheering them on. They step onto the world stage ready to give their all, knowing they carry the legacy of those who came before them, and setting the tone for those who come after.
Courage
It takes courage to set ambitious goals, to push past fear, and to compete at the highest level. Whether it’s stepping onto the world stage for the first time or pushing to achieve a new personal best, each member of Special Olympics Team Canada meets every challenge with bravery - showing up with heart, determination, and the confidence to go for it.
Friendship
Beyond the medals, beyond the competition, the heart of the Games is friendship. Special Olympics Team Canada knows that the bonds formed here—between teammates, competitors, and nations—are what truly make this experience unforgettable. They embrace inclusion, celebrate each other’s successes, and create lifelong connections that extend far beyond Turin.

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Partners & Sponsors

Special Olympics Team Canada is deeply grateful for the generous support of our National Funding Partner, the Government of Canada, and our Official Apparel Supplier, Regatta Sport. 

To learn more about becoming a partner of the team or Special Olympics Canada, supporting over 42,000 athletes in communities across the country, please contact partnerships@specialolympics.ca.

National Funding Partner & Official Apparel Supplier


All National Partners
All National Partners