university of calgary
who are we
motionball is a national non-profit organization that empowers young Canadians to be leaders in their communities, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics through integrated social and sporting events. Our mandate is to introduce the next generation of donors, volunteers and sponsors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events.
At University of Calgary, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Alberta are included, supported, and celebrated. We create relevant, meaningful experiences for university students to give back to their community, while building relationships with local Special Olympics athletes.
what do we do
motionball University of Calgary hosts integrated events on and off campus throughout the year with the goal of engaging students and Special Olympics athletes in our community. Check out our Instagram page motionballu to follow along with events we’re hosting this year as we look ahead to motionball’s flagship event, Marathon of Sport happening on February 28th, 2026.
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MARATHON OF SPORT
what is a marathon of sport
Marathon of Sport is motionball’s flagship event that brings together university students and local Special Olympics athletes for a fun and inclusive day of sport. As students play alongside Special Olympics athletes, they have the opportunity to experience the power of inclusion, sportsmanship, and community building. Marathon of Sport welcomes University of Calgary community to a full day event that puts the fun back into giving!
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meet our event directors
Every motionball committee is run by volunteer student leaders who are passionate about making a difference on their campus.
Madeleine Vincett
My name is Madeleine Vincett, and I am a former varsity volleyball athlete who competed for both Dalhousie University and the University of Calgary. My academic and professional work has had a strong focus on adapted and accessible sport and recreation, a focus that perfectly aligns with my passion for Motionball and Special Olympics. I first became involved with Motionball during my time at Dalhousie and was eager to join the team here when my co-event director Paige initiated the creation of the University of Calgary's first MotionballU team. I’m excited to help grow awareness, build community, and strengthen support for Motionball and Special Olympics here at UCalgary.
Paige Shaw
Hey! My name is Paige Shaw, and I’m the Co-Event Director for motionballU at University of Calgary. I’m currently in my 4th year of a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. I was first introduced to motionballU through Kin Games, where I saw firsthand the impact of the organization and knew I wanted to bring that same energy to University of Calgary. That inspired me to found our own chapter. As we kick off our first year as a motionballU chapter, I’m beyond excited to grow our community, create meaningful events, and support Special Olympics athletes. I can’t wait to see everything we accomplish and the impact we’ll make together!
why your support matters
This day not only brings awareness to the Special Olympics movement, but allows people with and without intellectual disabilities to interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities.
By making a donation to motionball or by entering a Team to participate, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics can continue to participate in the sport programs they love.
#NOGOODWAY
motionball for Special Olympics follows a transparent funding model that ensures the long-term sustainability of Special Olympics programs across the country. motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics Alberta. This funding is directed to support programs for local athletes in the community. 25% is directed to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation, whose mission is to ensure the long-term financial integrity of the Special Olympics movement in Canada and to fund long term athlete and volunteer growth. The remaining 5% will help grow the #NoGoodWay Campaign aiming to end the use of the R-word (retard) in everyday conversation. We’re encouraging Canadians to make the choice to eliminate the R-word from their vocabulary and empower them to take #NoGoodWay to their circles of influence.
For any questions about out funding model, please reach out to us at info@motionball.com.
Thank you to our motionballU 2025-2026 Presenting Partner:
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