Special Olympics Ontario - Kingston is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics Ontario -Kingston offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition.  The vision of Special Olympics is to help bring all persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens.

"No records are broken in Special Olympics except those for courage, determination and sportmanship" - Eunice Kennedy Shriver

• Special Olympics Kingston offers programs to serve the widest possible range of athletic abilities and individual interests. With choices of winter or summer sports, individual or team participation, competition or recreation, the options for Special Olympics athletes are broad. The range of programs offered each year depends on fundraising, enrolment, volunteer availability and facilities.

• In addition to weekly program activity, Special Olympics offers a number of opportunities throughout the year for athletes to showcase skills learned during regular program practices and broaden their experience. Tournaments both within Kingston and out of town give athletes the chance to travel, meet other athletes and compete at a higher level.