Special Olympics Ontario

Site: Burlington Community - Mailing Address

Record #: BTN4439
Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail specialolympicsburlington@gmail.com
Website burlington.specialolympicsontario.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook
Primary Contact Darlene Halchuk, Community Coordinator

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Organization advocates and promotes respect, acceptance, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports
Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Non-profit organization that provides sports and sports training under Special Olympics for athletes with intellectual disabilities 
 
Teams include:

  • Burlington Barracudas (swimming)
  • Burlington Skylarks (rhythmic gymnastics)
  • Burlington Flames (basketball)
  • Burlington Alley Cats (10 pin bowling)
  • Burlington Blues (softball)
  • Burlington Comets (soccer)
  • Burlington Bobcats (floor hockey)
  • Burlington Rollers (bocce)
  • Burlington All Stars (track & field)
  • Burlington Hammers (curling)
  • Burlington Eagles (golf)

Also offer Active Start Fundamentals: activity-based sensory programming for ages 3-8
Hours

No formal office hours
Areas Served Burlington - and surrounding area
Eligibility Ages: 3 year(s) and up 
 
Individuals with an intellectual disability * minimum age varies by program
Application

Contact coordinator
Languages English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) - some
Fees Program - fees vary

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
Mailing Address c/o Special Olympics Burlington - Darlene Halchuk 
Unit 5 
218 Plains Rd E 
Burlington, ON L7T 2C3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading All Sports ; Disability Related Sports
Service Categories Disability Related Sports ~ Intellectual Disabilities ; Volunteer Opportunities