Special Olympics Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Games occur every two years alternating between summer and winter.

Special Olympics Canada hosts their flagship National Games every two years, alternating between summer and winter.

The World Games are flagship events for the Special Olympics movement. They take place very two years and alternate between summer and winter Games.

The amazing difference that sets Special Olympics competitions apart from those of other sports organizations is that athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to participate. Competitions are structured so that athletes compete with other athletes of similar ability in equitable divisions.