Hundreds of athletes, peer coaches, and volunteers braved the chilly and rainy weather on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, for the first Dufferin & North Wellington Special Olympics Track and Field Day.
Held at Orangeville District Secondary School, the day included students of all ages from UGDSB schools across Dufferin County and North Wellington.
Participants competed in events such as 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, standing long jump, running long jump, and softball throw. Adaptive events for those with physical challenges, included Basketball Shooting, 25M Walk/Run, T-Ball Hitting, Bean Bag Toss, Bocce Bowling, and Beach Ball Croquet.
“We are so excited to have the opportunity to celebrate our athletes,” April King, UGDSB’s Principal of Special Education 12-K and Accessibility, said earlier this month. “We are grateful for the volunteers, staff, families, and community members who have offered support and look forward to a joy-filled day.”
The Dufferin & North Wellington Special Olympics Track and Field Day was a partnership between the UGDSB, Special Olympics Ontario, Special Olympics Dufferin Branch, and Dufferin OPP and Fire Services.
The annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day in Guelph was held on Wednesday, May 14.