Provincial Games

Experience the Joy of Sport

LETR Officer and Special Olympics Athlete Melvin Hanhams holding the SO torch about to light the cauldron — LETR Officer (Left) and SO Athlete Melvin Hanhams, Exploits Hurricanes (Right) lighting the torch at the Special Olympics NL Winter Games 2019 Grand Falls-Windsor during the Opening Ceremonies.

Special Olympics Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Games occur every two years alternating between summer and winter. In addition to the fun, exciting and competitive experience these Games also serve as the qualifying competition, providing an opportunity for our athletes to be identified and advance to the Provincial Team Program (PTP) and compete at the Special Olympics Canada National Games as a member of Team NL.

Well over 500 participants including athletes, coaches & mission staff from throughout the province, attend our Provincial Games with support from hundreds of games volunteers. During a Games year, our multi-sport Special Olympics athletes may only choose one sport in which to compete.

Upcoming Provincial Games

SONL Winter Games 2023, Grand Falls-Windsor Thursday, March 9 - Sunday, March 13

SONL Summer Games 2025, TBD