The wait is finally over! After four long years, we are thrilled to kick off the much-anticipated Provincial Spring Games. Our incredible athletes, coaches, and volunteers have been eagerly preparing for this moment, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them in action. With over 750 athletes competing in basketball, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, and 10-pin bowling, this event promises to be a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and community spirit.
Spring Games Quick Links
Experience the magic of the Provincial Spring Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies from anywhere!
Opening Ceremonies: Thursday (today), May 23 @ 7:30 PM EST
Closing Ceremonies: Saturday, May 25 @ 7:30 PM EST
Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Can’t make it to the venue? No problem! Catch all the action live on YouTube. Join us for the live stream of both ceremonies and witness the excitement, spirit, and celebration of our incredible athletes from the comfort of your own home. Tune in tonight here!
Games Schedule
Thursday
- Team Travel & Arrivals
- Scheduled Practice & Activities
- Swimming 1pm – 3pm @ WLU Athletics Complex
- Rhythmic Gymnastics 1pm – 4pm @ St. Benedict CSS
- Opening Ceremonies 7:30pm @ Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Friday
- Basketball 8am-4pm @ WLU Athletics Complex & St David CSS
- Bowling 9am-4pm @ AMF Frederick Lanes
- Powerlifting 8:30am-4pm @ Resurrection CSS
- Rhythmic Gymnastics 8am-4pm @ St. Benedict CSS
- Swimming 8am-4pm @ Wilmot Recreation Complex
- Healthy Athletes 12pm – 8pm @ Bricker Academic (2nd Floor)
- Celebration Event 12pm – 4pm @ Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area
Saturday
- Basketball 8am-4pm @ WLU Athletics Complex & St David CSS
- Bowling 9am-12pm @ AMF Frederick Lanes
- Powerlifting 8:30am-4pm @ Resurrection CSS
- Rhythmic Gymnastics 8am-4pm @ St. Benedict CSS
- Swimming 8am-4pm @ Wilmot Recreation Complex
- Healthy Athletes 10am – 4pm @ Bricker Academic (2nd Floor)
- Closing Ceremonies 7:30pm @ Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Join Us on Social Media #SpringGames2024
Stay connected and relive every moment of the Provincial Spring Games! We’ll be posting photos and videos throughout the event on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. Plus, check out our Flickr account for even more updates and highlights. Follow along and share the excitement!
We want to see the Provincial Spring Games from your perspective!
Athletes, teams, spectators, and families – share your experiences on social media and tag @SpecialOlympicsOntario (@SOOntario on Twitter) using the hashtag #SpringGames2024.
We’ll feature your posts on our stories to help celebrate the amazing energy and unforgettable moments at the games! We have provided some tools below to help you get creative on social media!
Thank you to all our supporters who make these games possible!
