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Who are Special Olympics athletes?
 Special Olympics Calgary programs are open to individuals of all skill levels with an intellectual disability ages two and up. Athletes learn that every effort is a personal victory and success is measured not by first place finishes but by personal growth and accomplishment. The mix of teamwork, friendship, fun and fitness keep most athletes coming back year after year.
How do the programs work?
Special Olympics was founded on the principle of fair and equitable training and competition for people with an intellectual disability. The process we use to do this is called divisioning. Weekly programs as well as competitions are structured so that athletes participate and compete with other athletes of similar ability in equitable divisions. Skill evaluations will take place at the beginning of each program year for all sports including team sports; this will assist our coaches in determining if the athletes are appropriately placed so everyone has a chance to be challenged and achieve. Athletes may participate in more than one sport, space permitting. All athletes are expected to comply with the Special Olympics Code of Conduct which aims to create a positive, nurturing and supportive environment for every participant.
Is it affordable?
Although there are registration fees to participate in our programs, no individual will be turned away because of financial difficulty. It is our priority to keep the cost of participating as low as possible and our programs accessible to everyone who is interested.
For more information regarding the costs for programs, call (403) 735-1022 or e-mail: info@specialolympicscalgary.ca |
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