Special Olympics Nova Scotia

10/28/2026

Congratulations to Julie Stanhope of Special Olympics Halifax, who will be inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame on November 7!

Julie is one of the most decorated figure skating athletes in Special Olympics, with an incredible career spanning decades. She is a four-time Special Olympics World Games gold medalist, earning her first medal back in 1989, and a five-time Special Olympics Canada National Champion!

This is a historic milestone, as Julie will become the first female Special Olympics athlete to receive this honour! What an incredible achievement and a meaningful moment for Special Olympics Nova Scotia.

Congratulations, Julie! Your achievements continue to inspire the Special Olympics community and beyond.

More information & to purchase tickets - https://nsshf.com/induction-night/

10/25/2026

Thank you to the Regional Coordinators and committee members who came together this weekend for the Provincial Leadership Council meetings!

We appreciated the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss important topics such as volunteer recruitment and retention, building community partnerships, and governance.

Thank you for making time in your already busy schedules to be part of these conversations. We’re grateful for the time and commitment.

10/15/2026

Tomorrow is the final day to pre-order your Joy is Gold merchandise. Special Olympics Canada has teamed up with Local Laundry to create a limited-edition collection celebrating the launch of Joy Is Gold, featuring a crewneck, t-shirt and hat

👉 https://locallaundry.ca/collections/joy-is-gold
👉 Select your provincial chapter when checking out to customize the tag!
👉100% of net proceeds support Special Olympics programs across Canada.
👉 Available while supplies last!
💛 Share the joy wherever you go.

10/08/2026

🚨A Record-Breaking Year 🚨
🚛 232 Big Rigs ❤️ 1000's of hearts
🏆Big Results

With your support, together we have raised $197,165

THANK YOU to all the drivers, companies, sponsors and volunteers.

Your generosity allows us to Continue providing people with intellectual disabilities opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness and experience the joy of sport.

10/07/2026

Thank you Irving Oil for being an incredible longtime supporter of Special Olympics - our athletes, our programs and the annual Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia. We are deeply grateful to have you alongside us year after year—your generosity and belief in our athletes make a lasting difference. Your commitment helps create meaningful opportunities for athletes to chase their goals, celebrate their achievements - they feel you cheering them on. Thank you!

09/29/2026

motionball - Marathon of Sport Halifax! The energy, enthusiasm, and community spirit were truly amazing.

A huge thank you to all of the participants, sponsors, and committee members who came together to make this event such a success — and helped raise an incredible $68,000 in support of Special Olympics athletes! Your generosity, passion, and commitment to inclusion make a real difference.

Already counting down the days until next year! 💛

09/28/2026

This Saturday, October 3rd, the 15th annual Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia will depart 12 Wing Shearwater at 11:00am, heading through Dartmouth, Cole Harbour and Eastern Passage.

Find your spot along the route to watch and cheer on the drivers. There will be a bus full of athletes – make sure to give them a wave!

Learn More - https://www.truckconvoyns.ca/

09/25/2026

09/17/2026

This week is National Coaches Week. We want to celebrate and thank our incredible Special Olympics coaches for all that you do.

Thank you for the countless hours you give, your dedication, patience, and encouragement.

You don’t just teach skills or help athletes prepare for competition, you build confidence, create friendships, celebrate every accomplishment, and remind our athletes that they are capable of amazing things.

Your support helps athletes discover their strengths, reach for their goals, and believe in themselves.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you.

Share why your coach matters to you and join us in saying

09/09/2026

Special Olympics Halifax registration is tonight! Check the post below for details.

SAVE THE DATE! Our Registration Night is happening on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone again!