ORANGEVILLE, Ontario – On May 21, 2025, a Special Olympics Track and Field Day will be held in Orangeville for students from schools across Dufferin County and North Wellington.
Approximately 500 athletes and peer coaches, supported by staff and volunteers, will be present as athletes from multiple Upper Grand District School Board schools compete in track and field and adaptive events.
“We are so excited to have the opportunity to celebrate our athletes,” said April King, UGDSB’s Principal of Special Education 12-K and Accessibility. “We are grateful for the volunteers, staff, families, and community members who have offered support and look forward to a joy-filled day.”
This event, which sees students of all ages, is a partnership between the UGDSB, Special Olympics Ontario, Special Olympics Dufferin Branch, and Dufferin OPP and Fire Services.
Participants will compete in 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, standing long jump, running long jump, soft ball throw as well as adaptive events for those with physical challenges, which include Basketball Shooting, 25M Walk/Run, T-Ball Hitting, Bean Bag Toss, Bocce Bowling, and Beach Ball Croquet.
The opening ceremony will start at 10 a.m. at Orangeville District Secondary School (22 Faulkner St., Orangeville).
All are welcome to attend and cheer on the student-athletes.
Media notes:
· Students who are unable to be pictured in photographs and video will be wearing blue ribbons or bracelets.
· A separate event was held for schools in Centre Wellington and Guelph on May 14, 2025
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Media contacts:
Heather Loney
Communications and Public Relations Manager
Upper Grand District School Board