Become an Athlete
Being in Special Olympics makes me a better person and athlete.
Special Olympics New Brunswick are among the most celebrated and awarded athletes in the province. We offer programs in both summer and winter sports as well as many recreational programs.
If you or someone you know is between the ages of 2 and 88 years old and has an intellectual disability, we have programs to suit everyone’s needs.
If you are interested in becoming an athlete with Special Olympics NB please fill out the form below and give it to the Regional Coordinator in your Region!
Click to download the Athlete Registration Form or visit the SONB Portal
Programs
We offer 3 different programs to our NB athletes ranging from ages 2-88.
Active Start/FUNdamentals
Developmental programs for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years. These programs provide youth with opportunities to engage in active play and develop fundamental motor skills.
Recognizing that physical activity benefits individuals of all ages, Special Olympics in Canada, developed 2 youth centered programs in every chapter across Canada. These program are both engaging and fun while assisting young athletes with skill development; socially, physically, and cognitively.
To learn more about Active Start (2-6 yrs old) and FUNdamentals (7-12 yrs old) please open the information sheet below or email our Youth Director!
Sports
Special Olympics New Brunswick offers both winter and summer sports for athletes at a level that best suits their athletic and individual ability ages 13 and up.
Whether you choose to stay active for life, compete in year round programs, or complete at a National or International level, Special Olympics sports are right for you! We operate out of 10 different Regions and offer a total of 18 different sports.
Winter Sports
- Snowshoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Floor Hockey
- Floor Ball
- Speed Skating
- Figure Skating
- Candlepin Bowling
- Curling
Summer Sports
- 5 Pin Bowling
- 10 Pin Bowling
- Athletics
- Aquatics
- Basketball
- Bocce
- Golf
- Powerlifting
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
Unified Sport
The power of social inclusion strengthens friendships, families and communities. This newly developed program is a partnership with the NB Physical Education Society, New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association. This program allows students in middle and high school to promote social inclusion. Unified Sports integrates individuals with and without intellectual disabilities (ID) on teams for sport training and competition to promote social engagement and development.
We have over 20 schools throughout the province participating in Unified Sport. If you are a teacher, educational assistant, or apart of New Brunswick Education System, contact us at nbyouth@specialolympics.ca to learn how to register your school.