THANK YOU LONDON!

May 26^th- 28^th, 2026

The London Police Service proudly hosted the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships, welcoming more than 1,100 athletes, Unified partners and educators from over 90 schools across Ontario.

As the flagship event of the Unified Champion Schools program, the School Championships celebrated inclusion, leadership and belonging through sport. Over three unforgettable days, students competed, built lasting friendships and demonstrated the power of inclusive school communities. Thank you to every athlete, coach, volunteer, educator, official, sponsor and supporter who made the 2026 Games an incredible success.

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Be a part of an athlete's achievement

Be a part of a draft that celebrates inclusion and diversity! Donate today to help an athlete achieve their dreams and compete at the 2026 School Championships.

Donors who pledge $2,500 or more will:

Know 100% of their donation helped fund an entire school's participation in a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Be recognized on the School Championships website.
Receive digital content recognizing your contribution that you can post on your social channels.

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Everything you need in one book!

Explore our 2026 School Champs booklet for everything you need to know and your complete guide to the Championships!

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Opening Ceremonies Live Stream

Join the celebration, streamed live, on Tuesday May 26th @ 1pm

Young Champions Day

A Unified event promoting inclusivity and teamwork!

We're excited to expand the number of student athletes involved at this year's Provincial School Championships with our inaugural Young Champions Day! This event is exclusively for grade 5-8 students from London, Chatham, and Brantford Area Schools, allowing local elementary school students a preview of what they can expect when they enter high school!

Both Special Olympics Athletes and their Unified Partners will enjoy a pep rally, a fun zone with various activities, a bocce tournament, a dance, and more!

Young Champions Day will be on Wednesday, May 27^th, from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. See the full schedule for more details.

Schedule

9:00 – 9:45 AM
Pep Rally & Fun Zone
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bocce Tournament
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Dance Party

Youth Leadership Summit

Special Olympics Ontario is thrilled to host the Youth Leadership Summit as part of the 2026 School Championships! This exciting event will bring together over 40 student leaders from across Ontario for a weekend of leadership development, workshops, and seminars. Co-hosted by the Unified Leadership Council, this summit is the perfect opportunity for students to grow as leaders, connect with peers, and help make schools across the province more inclusive spaces. This event will include both Unified Partners and Special Olympics Athletes.

The Youth Summit brings together Unified Leaders (athletes and partners) from across Ontario to collaborate, share their voices, and build more inclusive school communities. Through leadership workshops, athlete-led discussions, and collaborative planning, participants strengthen skills in teamwork, advocacy, and inclusive leadership.

Day 1:
Focuses on leadership development, youth voice, and planning. Unified Leaders participate in workshops, share feedback via athlete forums, and collaborate to prepare for Young Champions Day.

Day 2:
Is a hands-on leadership experience where Unified Leaders plan, lead, and deliver Young Champions Day for elementary students. There will be youth leadership opportunities to reflect, debrief, and identify next steps for inclusion in their schools and communities, such as ambassadors, officials, and activity leaders.

Pick Your Fit for School Champs!

The 2026 School Champs clothing store is now live! You can order right to your house or school until the end of June!

We have a range of shirts to browse, so you can show your support for the Special Olympics Ontario School Championships!

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Special Olympics Ontario Unified Champion School Programs and School Championships is made possible thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario.

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