Here in Burlington, as in other Ontario communities, Special Olympics has established a broad range of team and individual competitive opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities. Special Olympics Burlington has grown in leaps and bounds, thanks to the hard work of our wonderful coaches and volunteers. As of June, 2008, when the Burlington Special Olympics Community Council was established, we have grown from three teams (swimming, 5 pin bowling and softball ) to ten teams.

Sept. to May: 

• 10 pin Bowling at Burlington Bowl - every Monday from 6:15 to 7:30 approx. ( ages 10 years and up )
• Rhythmic Gymnastics and Martial Gym - every Monday from 7 to 8pm ( location to be announced) ( ages 10 years and up )
• Floor Hockey - every Tuesday - time and location to be announced (ages 12 years and up )
• 5 pin Bowling at Roseland Bowl - every Wed. from 4:30 to 6:00 ( ages 10 years and up )
• Swimming at Angela Coughlin Pool - every Wed. from 7:20 to 8:30 ( ages 10 years and up )
• Basketball - every Thursday - time and location to be announced (ages 12 years and up )

May through August:

• Soccer at Gary Allen Park - every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00pm (ages 10 years and up )
• Competitive Softball at Gary Allen Park - every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 (ages 12 years and up )
• Softball development (T-ball) at Gary Allen Park - every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 (ages 10 years and up )

Special Olympics Burlington also offers two social events for all our athletes. In late November/early December, we have our Winter Wonderland Dinner Dance for all our registered Burlington athletes. In the spring, Special Olympics Burlington host our annual Spring Fling Fundraiser for all our registered Burlington athletes, their families, as well as our coaches, volunteers and their families. These events are two of the social highlights for our athletes, as it gives them an opportunity to meet other athletes from the community. practice their social skills and to try all the latest moves on the dance floor. Both these events are sponsored by the Burlington Civitan Club.