Special Olympics Alberta

10/27/2026

Ready to hit the slopes?!🏂❄️

Special Olympics Alberta, in partnership with Riders on Board, is offering an exciting snowboarding program for athletes with intellectual disabilities!

Whether you're ready to try something new or build your skills on the mountain, this is your chance to get out there, have fun, and experience the thrill of snowboarding.

🙌 Register today and get ready to ride! https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1610&EID=33336

10/22/2026

100 DAYS TO GO! 🏆❄️

The countdown is ON! 🎉 In just 100 days, we’ll kick off the 2027 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games, bringing athletes from across the province together to compete, connect, and showcase their incredible skills and determination. 🩵

We can’t wait to cheer on our athletes, celebrate their achievements, and see them show the province what they’re capable of! Let the countdown begin! 🙌

📣 Want to learn more about the Provincial Winter Games? Visit our website for all the details! https://www.specialolympics.ab.ca/sports-programs/2027-provincial-winter-games

10/15/2026

🥍Special Olympics Alberta is excited to offer a four-week Indigenous Youth Lacrosse Trial Program for Indigenous youth with intellectual disabilities!

This program is an opportunity for youth to try a new sport, build skills, make connections and experience the joy of being part of a team in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

We look forward to welcoming participants and creating more opportunities for Indigenous youth to experience the power of sport. Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-D5Ah1nLA-mAmgJmRpQunxhfjg4bbMrpyfZ_EbI-UfQk7rQ/viewform

10/09/2026

At Special Olympics, Joy Is Gold. 💛

It’s the joy of a personal best, the pride of trying something new, the friendships built through sport, and the feeling of knowing you belong. These moments are what make Special Olympics so much more than sport.

Want to share the joy? Shop the limited-time Joy Is Gold merchandise on the Special Olympics Canada website and help celebrate the power of inclusive sport!

10/06/2026

Today is National Coaches Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible coaches who show up, cheer loud, build confidence, and help our athletes reach their goals every day. Our programs simply wouldn’t be possible without the dedication, passion, and hard work of our amazing coaches. Thank you for everything you do to make a difference in the lives of Special Olympics athletes across Alberta! 👏

Athletes, shout out your favorite coach in the comments and tell them why they’re the best!

10/05/2026

Special Olympics Alberta is still taking applications for volunteer Chef de Mission for Team Alberta 2028!

This is an incredible opportunity to help lead and shape the team heading to the 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Kelowna, BC. From building team spirit and connection to supporting athletes and helping prepare the team for the national stage, the Chef de Mission will play a key role throughout the journey.

📣 Apply now: www.specialolympics.ab.ca/sports-programs/team-alberta

09/30/2026

🧡 Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour residential school survivors, their families, and the generations of Indigenous peoples who have cared for the land we share.

At Special Olympics Alberta, we recognize that inclusion means listening, learning, and respecting the voices and experiences of Indigenous communities.

Today, our staff are wearing orange shirts designed by SOA athlete Dylan Tracey, whose artwork represents our commitment to truth, reconciliation, and a future rooted in respect and inclusion. 🧡

09/29/2026

Calling all Alberta photographers!!

We’re looking for volunteer photographers! 📸

We need photographers to help capture all the excitement, big moments, and incredible memories at the 2027 SOA Winter Games!

Whether you’re looking to share your skills, grow your portfolio, or just want to get involved with an amazing organization and event, we’d love to have you on our team!

We have opportunities in all four host cities: St. Albert, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary.

Ready to help capture the 2027 Provincial Games? Apply now and join us! 📷🩵 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VYJF7Pm3n2

09/28/2026

Special Olympics Alberta is hiring!

We’re hiring a Finance and Accounting Manager to help support the financial operations of Special Olympics Alberta. If you’re passionate about finance, organization, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about the position on our website, and apply now by sending your cover letter and resume to Kathy at [email protected]

09/25/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to the incredible sponsors and volunteers who made our 2026 Swing Fore SOA Golf Tournament possible! ⛳️❤️

We are incredibly grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, Silvertip Resort our Volunteer Sponsor, Brookfield Residential Calgary and our Golf Cart Sponsor, Volvo Cars Edmonton for their incredible support. We also extend a huge thank you to all of our Hole Sponsors and every volunteer who gave their time to help make the day a success.

Thank you for helping us create an amazing day on the course and making a lasting impact in the lives of athletes across Alberta!