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The Games

Athletes with an intellectual disability from across Canada’s 12 Provincial/Territorial Special Olympics Chapters will converge in Calgary, February 27-March 2, 2024, to compete with the goal of achieving personal bests, and in some cases, the opportunity to be named to Special Olympics Team Canada.

From influencing access and inclusion, to making an economic impact, the event will create an experience that will be a highlight in the lives of all participants.

The Sports’ Schedule

Participants who qualified through their Provincial and Territorial Games, will compete in eight sports at seven venues throughout Calgary. 

Select a sport icon below for details on sporting competitions, venues, and events.

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TUEFeb 27WEDFeb 28THUFeb 29FRIMar 1SATMar 2
Opening Ceremony Stampede Park●
5-Pin Bowling* The Bowling DepotP●●●
Alpine Skiing WinSportP●●●●
Cross Country Skiing Confederation Park Golf CourseP●●●●
Curling North Hill Curling ClubP●●●●
Figure Skating Seven Chiefs SportsplexP●●●
Floor Hockey Seven Chiefs SportsplexP●●●●
Snowshoeing Maple Ridge Golf Course●●●●
Speed Skating Olympic OvalP●●●
Closing Ceremony* Stampede Park●

P = Practice
* = Closed event, invite only

The Games

Participants who qualified through their Provincial and Territorial Games, will compete in eight sports at seven venues throughout Calgary.

Symbol 5 Pin bowling

5-Pin Bowling

Alpine Skiing symbol

Alpine Skiing

presented by EY

Cross-Country Skiing

Curling Symbol

Curling

presented by Blakes

Figure Skating Symbol

Figure Skating

presented by BMO

Floor Hockey symbol

Floor Hockey

in memory of Michael Van Ooteghem

Snowshoeing symbol

Snowshoeing

presented by Black Diamond Group

Speed Skating symbol

Speed Skating

presented by CIBC

The Games Skater

Upcoming Events

Find information about the games.

11
Feb
Volunteer rally
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 Volunteer Rally Presented by TC Energy

The Volunteer Program presented by TC Energy includes more than 1,300 passionate Calgarians, and supporters from across the country, who will play a... Read More

23-27
Feb
A group of people running at night
Law Enforcement Torch Run’s Final Leg Presented by TD

What started in 1981 as a flicker of hope for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide, the... Read More

27
Feb
a group of athletes being celebrated
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 Opening Ceremony Presented by Calgary Flames Foundation (SOLD OUT)

The Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 presented by Calgary Flames Foundation will focus on highlighting Calgary’s... Read More

28
Feb
a group of audience cheering
Family and Friends Reception presented by Cenovus Energy (Pre-Purchased Ticket Required)

Family and Friends will come together for an evening of fun, food and drinks, at the incredible Studio Bell where they will wander through the National... Read More

2
Mar
An olympian with a special olympic comittee member posing for a photo with their thumbs up
Celebrate the Games at Safeway’s Celebration of Champions

All Calgarians are encouraged to show their support for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 at Safeway’s Champions Celebration, March 2 from 10 a.m... Read More

2
Mar
a family of two smiling for the closing ceremony celebrations
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 Closing Ceremony Presented by Calgary Flames Foundation (Private Event)

A short 20-minute celebration of the athletes for invited guests will be themed around a Country Glitz and Glam. The high-energy event, held at the... Read More

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Latest News

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Calgarians Encouraged to Celebrate the Final Day of Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

The Games Organizing Committee will hold a public come-and-go event, March 2 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

March 1, 2024
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Behind the Games: Celebrating Volunteer Spirit at the Special Olympic Canada Winter Games 2024

As the Games continue, the story of the volunteers and the significant support from TC Energy remains a highlight of this event.

March 1, 2024
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Schedule Change - Alpine

Schedule Change - Alpine

March 1, 2024
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Land Acknowledgement

The Bow and Elbow rivers meet is a place of confluence where the sharing of ideas and opportunities naturally come together. February 2024, Calgary will be gathering place for more than 1,200 Special Olympics athletes from across Canada in their pursuit of sport excellence and connection. Indigenous peoples have their own names for this area that have been in use long before Scottish settlers named this place Calgary. The Métis call the Calgary area Otos-kwunee [“oh-tus-skwahnee”]. In the Blackfoot language, they call this place, Moh-kins-tsis [“mohk-kin-stis”]. The Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation refer to the Calgary area as Wîchîspa Oyade [“win chee spa oy ah day”] and the people of the Tsuut’ina [“sut sinah”] nation call this area Guts-ists-i [“Goot-sits-say”]. We would like to acknowledge that the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 will be located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. This includes: the Siksika [“sit-sicka”], Piikani [“peegun-ee”], and Kainai [“gay-nah”] collectively known as the Blackfoot Confederacy; the Îethka [“yitch ka”] Nakoda Wîcastabi [“wee che stahbi”] First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands; and the Tsuut’ina [“sut sinah”] First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Indigenous urban Calgarians, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, who have made Calgary their home. We work, play and reside on this sacred gathering place and the Games will provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation.