St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School will host the rhythmic gymnastics competition next Friday as Waterloo Region Police Service, in partnership with Special Olympics Ontario, kick off the 2024 Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games.
The games, taking place between May 23 to 26, will bring more than 2,500 athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, and spectators to the region to celebrate the achievements and talents of Special Olympics athletes.
More than 700 athletes, including 35 from the Region of Waterloo, will be competing in a variety of sports, including basketball, swimming, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics and 10-pin bowling.
The Games kick off at 7:30 p.m. on May 23 with the Opening Ceremonies at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, featuring a parade of athletes, musical guests, and the lighting of the Special Olympics Ontario cauldron.
The community is encouraged to watch throughout the weekend as the games bring together exceptional individuals from across the province to compete and showcase their talents.
A schedule of events open to the public can be found here and below:
Thursday, May 23
- Opening Ceremonies 7:30 p.m. @ Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Friday, May 24
- Basketball 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ WLU Athletics Complex & St. David CSS
- Bowling 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ AMF Frederick Lanes
- Powerlifting 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Resurrection CSS
- Rhythmic Gymnastics 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ St. Benedict CSS
- Swimming 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Wilmot Recreation Complex
Saturday, May 25
- Basketball 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ WLU Athletics Complex & St David CSS
- Bowling 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ AMF Frederick Lanes
- Powerlifting 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Resurrection CSS
- Rhythmic Gymnastics 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ St. Benedict CSS
- Swimming 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Wilmot Recreation Complex
- Closing Ceremonies 7:30 p.m. @ Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
The opening and closing ceremonies can also be enjoyed via live stream at www.soontar.io/live-stream.
For more information about the 2024 Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games, visit https://provincialgames.com/.