Gala


MOTIONBALL GALA


Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto

 GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS CAUSE FOR A CELEBRATION,

AND WE THROW SOME OF THE BEST!

In celebration of the athletes we proudly support, motionball Galas are the can’t-miss events of the year in Toronto, Calgary, and Halifax. We’re raising critical funds, and we’re doing it in style.

Each year, these sold out events welcome 500-2000 guests for an incredible night of networking, fun, philanthropy, and entertainment.

For more information about the motionball Gala nearest you, click below:

DEMOGRAPHICS

Guests ranging from 25-40 include local influencers, business leaders, celebrities, professional athletes and television personalities.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The evening begins with an exclusive VIP and Sponsor Reception with gourmet food & drink. With multiple host and specialty bars in every room, motionball Gala guests will enjoy complimentary beverages all evening without the wait.

ENTERTAINMENT

The motionball Gala offers unparalleled entertainment to suit a variety of tastes. From covers to big bands and DJs – we have music options, everyone!  The mobile Silent Auction and Raffle feature luxury items that guests can bid on from their fingertips.

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

By purchasing a ticket or support as a Sponsor, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics have the resources they need to safely return to the sport programs they love this summer.

This event not only brings awareness to the Special  Olympics movement, but creates a safe and inclusive environment where people with and without intellectual disabilities can interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The motionball Galas’ are one of the most coveted events in these cities every yea and is an opportunity to put your brand on the social and cultural map in Toronto, Calgary and Halifax. Sponsors will benefit from engaging directly with our social media savvy party-goers. Attracting a host of traditional and new media, your brand won’t go unnoticed with coverage from every angle.

For more information about Sponsorship Opportunities, connect with our Team: 

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from motionball Calgary events 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.

motionball’s mandate is to introduce the next generation of volunteers and donors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events. motionball now hosts 50+ annual events across Canada. motionball is proud to have donated $19M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here.

OUR NATIONAL PARTNERS

motionball is proudly sponsored nationally by

Halifax Gala


MOTIONBALL HALIFAX GALA


November 2022

 GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS CAUSE FOR A CELEBRATION,
AND WE THROW SOME OF THE BEST!

The motionball Gala will return to Halifax this Fall!  Each year, this sold out event welcomes over 750 guests and celebrity Special Olympics athletes for an incredible night of networking, fun, philanthropy, and entertainment.  

Tickets include:

  • Entry to the 2022 motionball Halifax Gala at 9pm
  • Complimentary drinks all night
  • Live Entertainment by 5 incredible Artists – from covers to big bands and DJs! 
  • Specialty cocktail bars 
  • Photobooths to capture your glam for the gram!
  • The chance to meet some of the incredible Special Olympics athletes that motionball proudly supports!
  • And so much more!

VIP and Sponsor opportunities are also available! See below for more info.

We hope to see you this Fall! Follow @motionballHFX for updates! 

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WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

By purchasing a ticket, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics have the resources they need to safely return to the sport programs they love this summer.

This event not only brings awareness to the Special Olympics movement, but creates a safe and inclusive environment where people with and without intellectual disabilities can interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Gala is an opportunity to put your brand on the social and cultural map in Halifax. It’s also a reward with a conscience for your associates and clients, as an opportunity to network with like minded corporate Sponsors and VIP’s.

Sponsors will enjoy early access to the Gala for an exclusive reception with gourmet food stations & passed hors d’oeuvres;  live entertainment; an exclusive raffle; meet & greet opportunities with the incredible Special Olympics athletes!

For more information about our Sponsorship opportunities, contact Dave Jones.

motionball remains committed to the health and safety of our guests, volunteers and
the Special Olympics athletes. We will ensure this years Gala aligns with local public health guidelines
and the Special Olympics Nova Scotia return-to-play guidelines.

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from motionball Halifax events to Special Olympics Nova Scotia. 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.

motionball’s mandate is to introduce the next generation of volunteers and donors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events. motionball now hosts 50+ annual events across Canada. motionball is proud to have donated $15M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here.

OUR NATIONAL PARTNERS

motionball is proudly sponsored nationally by

Calgary Gala

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 GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS CAUSE FOR A CELEBRATION, 
AND WE THROW SOME OF THE BEST! 

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Join us Friday, April 26 for the 2024 motionball Calgary Gala! 

Hosted by CTV Calgary’s Camilla Di Giuseppe, we’re taking over the Palace Theatre for a Casino Royale themed celebration all in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation! 

Each year, this sold-out event welcomes over 500 guests and celebrity Special Olympics athletes for an incredible night of networking, fun, philanthropy, and entertainment.  

Tickets are now on sale for $125 each – a discount of $25 – and includes a $25 tax receipt.

Tickets include:

  • Entry to the 2024 motionball Calgary Gala at 9pm
  • Complimentary drinks all night courtesy of Campari Group & more! 
  • Incredible entertainment from live bands and DJs
  • Access to the Silent Auction featuring over 50 items!
  • Specialty cocktail bar courtesy of Campari! 
  • The chance to meet some of the incredible Special Olympics athletes that motionball proudly supports!
  • And so much more!

VIP and Sponsor opportunities are also available! See below for more info.

We hope to see you April 26th!

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

By purchasing a ticket, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics have the resources they need to safely return to the sport programs they love this summer.

This event not only brings awareness to the Special Olympics movement, but creates a safe and inclusive environment where people with and without intellectual disabilities can interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Gala is an opportunity to put your brand on the social and cultural map in Calgary. It’s also a reward with a conscience for your associates and clients, as an opportunity to network with like minded corporate Sponsors and VIP’s.

Sponsors and VIPs will enjoy early access to the Gala for an exclusive cocktail reception with gourmet passed hors d’oeuvres;  live entertainment; an exclusive raffle; meet & greet opportunities with the incredible Special Olympics athletes!

For more information about our Sponsorship opportunities, contact Paul Horton.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 GALA SPONSORS

National Sponsor
National Sponsor
National Sponsor
National Sponsor

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from motionball Calgary events 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.

motionball’s mandate is to introduce the next generation of volunteers and donors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events. motionball now hosts 50+ annual events across Canada. motionball is proud to have donated $19M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here.

OUR NATIONAL PARTNERS

motionball is proudly sponsored nationally by

BRODIE O'BRIEN White
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Kin Games 2022 Move for Motionball

KIN GAMES
MOVE FOR MOTIONBALL

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

Kin Games is BACK and we want you to join us for our 2022 Move for motionball! Registration is opening soon, so call your squad and get ready for a virtual competition all in support of Special Olympics! 

DATE: March 1 – March 15, 2022

LOCATION: Virtual – location of your choice!

INCLUDED: a motionball t-shirt and Pita Pit coupon

HOW IT WORKS: Move for motionball will bring together students and Special Olympics athletes for a two- week long, action packed physical activity and fundraising challenge. Students will register in their Kin Games teams and compete to track as much physical activity as possible all while celebrating inclusion, sportsmanship, and community building. Teams will be scored on the following measurements:

  1. Percentage of Team that has Signed Up for Move for Motionball
  2. Number of Activities Completed
  3. Fundraising Dollars Raised by the Team
  4. And Various Bonus Activities!!!

REGISTRATION:  $20 / person but when you personally fundraise $50, you can refund your $20 and play for free!

HOW IT WORKS 

  1. Click here to sign up under your schools Kin Games team and invite the rest of your team to join! 
  2. Pay your $20 Registration Fee to complete the registration process and earn your motionball T-Shirt and Pita Pit coupon.
  3. Get moving & fundraising – start tracking your physical activity using our online activity log and share your fundraising link to collect donations.
  4.  Share your movement on Instagram using the hashtag #moveformotionball! 

FUNDRAISING

Thanks to our friends at Under Armour, when you crush your fundraising, you’ll also earn some amazing prizes including:

  • $150 – motionball hat & #NoGoodWay Facemask
  • $300 – Under Armour Backpack
  • $600 – Under Armour Long Sleeve
  • $1200 – Under Armour Running Shoes
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

You will also help to ensure our friends at Special Olympics have the resources they need to stay active at home and when the time comes later this year, they can safely return to the sports programs they love.

MAKE A DONATION TO MOTIONBALL KIN GAMES

WHO WE ARE

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 inclusive social and sporting events. At Kin Games, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living across Canada 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. 

motionball events put the fun back into giving, at Kin Games and across Canada. 

This year in particular, Special Olympics athletes need us more than ever as many remain isolated and alone, at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 than the general population. Join us in raising funds and awareness for the cause so that Special Olympics sport programs can return with strength, and that no athlete is left behind.

#NOGOODWAY

motionball is working to promote positivity and inclusion, demonstrating that there is #NoGoodWay to use the “r-word” (retard). This word is hurtful, outdated, and brings back memories of being bullied and excluded for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

As motionballers, we are proud ambassadors of the #NoGoodWay campaign. Learn more and take the pledge at motionball.com/nogoodway. 

ABOUT MOTIONBALLU

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics Local Chapters. 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.

motionball’s mandate is to introduce the next generation of volunteers and donors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events. motionball now hosts 50+ annual events in 27 cities across Canada. motionball is proud to have donated $14M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here

Sheridan College

SHERIDAN COLLEGE

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 inclusive social and sporting events. At Sheridan College, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Ontario 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. 

motionball events put the fun back into giving, at Sheridan College and across Canada. 

This year in particular, Special Olympics athletes need us more than ever as many remain isolated and alone, at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 than the general population. Join us in raising funds and awareness for the cause so that Special Olympics sport programs can return with strength, and that no athlete is left behind. 

We are a committee of passionate student leaders determined to make an unprecedented impact, in an unprecedented year. 

MAKE A DONATION TO MOTIONBALL SHERIDAN

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SHERIDAN

Coming soon! Email sarah@motionball.com for more info about getting involved with motionballU. 

ABOUT MOTIONBALLU

#NOGOODWAY

motionball is working to promote positivity and inclusion, demonstrating that there is #NoGoodWay to use the “r-word” (retard). This word is hurtful, outdated, and brings back memories of being bullied and excluded for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

As motionballers, we are proud ambassadors of the #NoGoodWay campaign. Learn more and take the pledge at motionball.com/nogoodway. 

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics Ontario. 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.

motionball’s mandate is to introduce the next generation of volunteers and donors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events. motionball now hosts 50+ annual events in 27 cities across Canada. motionball is proud to have donated $14M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here.

Windsor

MOTIONBALL MARATHON
OF SPORT WINDSOR

Join us this fall for a fun-filled day of athletic competition amongst your family, friends, and colleagues as you play alongside local Special Olympics athletes from your community! Stay tuned for more information!

 

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Sign up as a Team Captain and recruit up to 10 participants to join your Team! When you arrive onsite at Marathon of Sport, you will be joined by 1-2 local Special Olympics athletes from the community! 

Together you will participate in a variety of sports and activities throughout the day including soccer, football, ultimate, bocce, giant pong and benchball, all while raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation!  

HOW TO REGISTER

There are 2 ways that you can register to participate at Marathon of Sport:

Standard Team: As a Standard Team, you and your teammates will each donate $50 to register and work together to reach your Team fundraising goal of $1,000. Refund your registration and play for free when you reach your individual fundraising goal of $100!

Corporate: As a Corporate Team, your organization will donate $1,000, waiving the $50 registration fee and inviting your employees to participate at no cost. This is a great employee engagement and Team Building activity while supporting an important cause. Your organization will also receive online and onsite logo recognition, along with all of the items listed above for your entire Team! 

Included in the $50 registration, each participant will receive a:

  • motionball hat and t-shirt
  • a healthy lunch
  • opportunity to earn motionball incentives 

Start recruiting your Teammates to join you today! We hope you are as excited as we are to hit the field alongside our friends at Special Olympics Ontario this year!

Connect with our Team to Register Today!

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT:

  • Become an Event Sponsor! In addition to registering a Corporate Team, there are many other ways for your organization to support with custom Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please contact taylor@motionball.com
  • Join us onsite as an event-day volunteer! motionball Windsor is looking for volunteers to support onsite at the event and we need your help! Roles can include registration, raffle ticket sellers, sports refs and more! Questions? Contact Marisa Conte

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES

If you are a Special Olympics athletes interested in participating at the 2023 motionball Marathon of Sport Toronto, please connect with Special Olympics Ontario directly for more info on how to sign up! We hope to see you there! 

Questions? Please click here to connect with the motionball Windsor Team!

This year’s event will have all of the traditional elements of the Marathon of Sport you know and love with Teams playing alongside local Special Olympics athletes for a fun-filled day of sport all in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation!

motionball remains committed to the health and safety of our participants, volunteers and Special Olympics athletes. We will ensure this years event aligns with local public health guidelines and the Special Olympics Ontario return-to-play guidelines.

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.

You will also help to ensure our friends at Special Olympics Ontario have the resources they need to stay active at home and when the time comes later this year, they can safely return to the sports programs they love.

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WHO WE ARE

motionball is a national non-profit organization that empowers next generation Canadians to be leaders in their communities, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics through inclusive social and sporting events. 

At motionball Windsor, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Windsor and the surrounding areas are included, supported, and celebrated. 

motionball events put the fun back into giving, in Windsor and across Canada. 

Interested in getting involved? Connect with our local Team for more information:

Marisa Conte – Volunteer Marathon of Sport Event Director

#NOGOODWAY

motionball is working to promote positivity and inclusion, demonstrating that there is #NoGoodWay to use the “r-word” (retard). This word is hurtful, outdated, and brings back memories of being bullied and excluded for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  

As motionballers, we are proud ambassadors of the #NoGoodWay campaign. Learn more and take the pledge at motionball.com/nogoodway.

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics Ontario. 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.

motionball’s mandate is to introduce the next generation of volunteers and donors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events. motionball now hosts 50+ annual events in 27 cities across Canada. motionball is proud to have donated $14M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here.

Our National Partners

motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

Oakville

JOIN US ON THE FIELD, OAKVILLE!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

APPLEBY COLLEGE

 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Join us September 28th at Appleby College for the 2024 motionball Marathon of Sport Oakville!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Sign up as a Team Captain and recruit up to 10 participants to join your Team! When you arrive onsite at Marathon of Sport, you will be joined by 1-2 local Special Olympics athletes from the community! 

Together you will participate in a variety of sports and activities throughout the day including soccer, football, ultimate, bocce, giant pong and benchball, all while raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation!  

Each participant will receive a motionball t-shirt, motionball hat, lunch, refreshments, a personal fundraising link with the opportunity to earn amazing incentive prizes, a ticket to the After Party and more! 

 

HOW TO REGISTER

There are 2 ways that you can register to participate at Marathon of Sport Oakville:

Standard Team: As a Standard Team, you and your teammates will each donate $50 to register and work together to reach your Team fundraising goal of $1,500. Refund your registration and play for free when you reach your individual fundraising goal of $150!

Corporate: As a Corporate Team, your organization will donate $1,500, waiving the $50 registration fee and inviting your employees to participate at no cost. This is a great employee engagement and Team Building activity while supporting an important cause. Your organization will also receive online and onsite logo recognition, along with all of the items listed above for your entire Team!

Included in the $50 registration, each participant will receive a:

  • motionball hat and t-shirt
  • a healthy lunch
  • opportunity to earn motionball incentives 
  • a ticket to our after-party and so much more!

Start recruiting your Teammates to join you today! We hope you are as excited as we are to hit the field alongside our friends at Special Olympics Ontario again this year!

Become an Event Sponsor! In addition to registering a Team, there are many other ways for your organization to support with custom Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please contact taylor@motionball.com.

Join the local organizing committee! Get in touch with one of our local event directors to hear more about opportunities in your area.

Questions? Please click here to connect with the motionball Oakville Team!

This year’s event will have all of the traditional elements of the Marathon of Sport you know and love with Teams playing alongside local Special Olympics athletes for a fun-filled day of sport all in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation!

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.

You will also help to ensure our friends at Special Olympics Ontario have the resources they need to stay active at home and when the time comes later this year, they can safely return to the sports programs they love.

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WHO WE ARE

motionball is a national non-profit organization that empowers next generation Canadians to be leaders in their communities, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics through inclusive social and sporting events. 

At motionball Oakville, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Oakville and the surrounding areas are included, supported, and celebrated. 

motionball events put the fun back into giving, in Ontario and across Canada. 

Interested in getting involved? Connect with our local Team for more information:

Erin Heidecker – Volunteer Marathon of Sport Event Director

Kate Medd – Volunteer Marathon of Sport Event Director

#NOGOODWAY

motionball is working to promote positivity and inclusion, demonstrating that there is #NoGoodWay to use the “r-word” (retard). This word is hurtful, outdated, and brings back memories of being bullied and excluded for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  

As motionballers, we are proud ambassadors of the #NoGoodWay campaign. Learn more and take the pledge at motionball.com/nogoodway.

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics Ontario. 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.

motionball’s mandate is to introduce the next generation of volunteers and donors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events. motionball now hosts 50+ annual events in 27 cities across Canada. motionball is proud to have donated $14M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here.

Our National Partners

motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

Wilfrid Laurier University

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

GET INVOLVED TODAY

WHO WE ARE

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 inclusive social and sporting events. At Wilfrid Laurier University, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in London 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. 

motionball events put the fun back into giving, at Laurier and across Canada. 

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.

motionball’s goal is to raise the important funds needed in order to ensure that later this year, all Special Olympics programs can return stronger than ever, to ensure that no athlete is left behind.

For many athletes, Special Olympics is not just about sport, or staying healthy, but also about providing a social network, a sense of belonging and a valuable source of stability – all essential to mental and physical health.

By making a donation to motionball or entering a Team to participate, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics have the resources they need to stay active and return to the sport programs they love.

MAKE A DONATION TO MOTIONBALL LAURIER

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Without the help of volunteers, these events would not be possible! Each University committee consists of like-minded individuals with a passion to make a difference. Does this sound like you? Join your schools committee in one of the following roles:

Team Captains Communications

Social Media Coordinator

Sponsorship Coordinator

Student Recruitment

Volunteer Coordinator 

motionball Ambassador 

Interested in getting involved? Connect with our local Team for more information: laurier@motionball.com

ABOUT MOTIONBALLU

MEET YOUR EVENT DIRECTORS

Katarina Nizic

Katarina Nizic

Kinesiology, Psychology & French

Hi! My name is Katarina Nizic and I am the 2023-2024 event director for motionball Laurier. I am entering my fourth year of university, majoring in Kinesiology and double minoring in French and Psychology. This year will be my second year involved with motionball and I can’t wait to plan fun, inclusive events while raising awareness for Special Olympics Canada. In my free time, I love to cheer on my favourite sports teams, bake desserts and spend time with my family, friends, and my dog!

#NOGOODWAY

motionball is working to promote positivity and inclusion, demonstrating that there is #NoGoodWay to use the “r-word” (retard). This word is hurtful, outdated, and brings back memories of being bullied and excluded for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

As motionballers, we are proud ambassadors of the #NoGoodWay campaign. Learn more and take the pledge at motionball.com/nogoodway. 

University of Regina

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA

GET INVOLVED TODAY

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 inclusive social and sporting events. At the University of Regina, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Saskatchewan 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. 

motionball events put the fun back into giving, at U Regina and across Canada. 

 

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.

motionball’s goal is to raise the important funds needed in order to ensure that later this year, all Special Olympics programs can return stronger than ever, to ensure that no athlete is left behind.

For many athletes, Special Olympics is not just about sport, or staying healthy, but also about providing a social network, a sense of belonging and a valuable source of stability – all essential to mental and physical health.

By making a donation to motionball or entering a Team to participate, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics have the resources they need to stay active and return to the sport programs they love.

 

MAKE A DONATION TO MOTIONBALL U REGINA

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Without the help of volunteers, these events would not be possible! Each University committee consists of like-minded individuals with a passion to make a difference. Does this sound like you? Join your schools committee in one of the following roles:

Team Captains Communications

Social Media Coordinator

Sponsorship Coordinator

Student Recruitment

Volunteer Coordinator 

motionball Ambassador 

 

Email regina@motionball.com for more info about getting involved with motionballU.

ABOUT MOTIONBALLU

MEET OUR EVENT DIRECTORS

Van Gorril

Van Gorril

Business

Hello my name is Van! I am currently 19 years old and am in my second year of school studying business at the University of Regina! Some of my hobbies include soccer, video games, and chilling at the lake.

Cooper Anderson

Cooper Anderson

Marketing

Hello! My name is Cooper, I am a 4th year business student at the Hill School of business at U of R, majoring in marketing. I am VP Student Affairs for the Hill Business Student Society. My hobbies include listening to music and going out with friends.

#NOGOODWAY

motionball is working to promote positivity and inclusion, demonstrating that there is #NoGoodWay to use the “r-word” (retard). This word is hurtful, outdated, and brings back memories of being bullied and excluded for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

As motionballers, we are proud ambassadors of the #NoGoodWay campaign. Learn more and take the pledge at motionball.com/nogoodway. 

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University of Northern British Columbia

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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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 inclusive social and sporting events. At the University of Northern British Columbia, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in British Columbia 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. 

motionball events put the fun back into giving, at UNBC and across Canada.  

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.

motionball’s goal is to raise the important funds needed in order to ensure that later this year, all Special Olympics programs can return stronger than ever, to ensure that no athlete is left behind.

For many athletes, Special Olympics is not just about sport, or staying healthy, but also about providing a social network, a sense of belonging and a valuable source of stability – all essential to mental and physical health.

By making a donation to motionball or entering a Team to participate, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics have the resources they need to stay active and return to the sport programs they love.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Without the help of volunteers, these events would not be possible! Each University committee consists of like-minded individuals with a passion to make a difference. Does this sound like you? Join your schools committee in one of the following roles:

Team Captains Communications

Social Media Coordinator

Sponsorship Coordinator

Student Recruitment

Volunteer Coordinator 

motionball Ambassador 

Interested in getting involved? Connect with our local Team for more information: unbc@motionball.com

MAKE A DONATION TO MOTIONBALL UNBC
ABOUT MOTIONBALLU

#NOGOODWAY

motionball is working to promote positivity and inclusion, demonstrating that there is #NoGoodWay to use the “r-word” (retard). This word is hurtful, outdated, and brings back memories of being bullied and excluded for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

As motionballers, we are proud ambassadors of the #NoGoodWay campaign. Learn more and take the pledge at motionball.com/nogoodway.