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SAVE THE DATE- CALGARY GALA & MARATHON OF SPORT CALGARY

Save the Date – 2025 motionball Calgary Gala

April 2025

Save the Date – 2025 motionball Marathon of Sport Calgary

June 21st – Mount Royal University

Thanks to everyone who joined us on June 22nd at MRU for the 2024 motionball Marathon of Sport Calgary! With their help, we raised over $190,000 net in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation! 

WHAT IS MARATHON OF SPORT?

Participants of all abilities join in teams of 10 for a full day of fun and inclusive sports all while raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.

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, basketball, ultimate, giant pong, benchball and more! 

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 onsite After Party and more! 

HOW TO REGISTER

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 $2,500. Refund your registration and play for free when you reach your individual fundraising goal of $250!

To register a Standard Team click here.

Corporate: As a Corporate Team, your organization will pay $2500, waiving the $50 registration fee and inviting up to 10 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! 

To register a Corporate Team, connect with Kacy for next steps.

What’s included in your $50 registration fee:

  • a motionball hat & t-shirt
  • light breakfast, lunch & refreshments
  • a chance to earn fundraising incentives
  • a ticket and your first drink at the onsite After Party
  • and most importantly, a chance to play with the proud Special Olympics athletes who motionball supports!

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS SPRING 2025!

Are you and your Team ready to go? Connect with our Committee and pre-register your Team today.

Follow @motionballyyc for more updates as we get ready for the 2024 motionball Marathon of Sport Calgary!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 LOCAL MOS SPONSORS

Champion Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

Hospitality Sponsor

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

Corporate Team

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT

Become an Event Sponsor: The Calgary suite of events not only act as great opportunities to highlight your community investment initiatives, but are incomparable experiences that are sure to leave you feeling a little competitive but mostly energized, motivated, engaged and committed to a new cause with immediate impact on Canadians. 

For more information about how your organization can get involved at Marathon of Sport, the Gala or both events – please contact Paul Horton.

Join the local organizing committee: Get in touch with one of our local Event Directors to learn more about how you can support the Gala, Marathon of Sport or both events!

PAST MARATHON OF SPORT EVENTS


MOS Calgary
June 22nd, 2024


MOS Calgary
June 17th, 2023


MOS Calgary
June 4th, 2022


MOS Calgary
September 12th, 2021


MOS Calgary
September 26th, 2020

MOTIONBALL CALGARY GALA

Thanks to everyone who joined us on April 26th at Palace Theatre for the 2024 motionball Calgary Gala! 

We took over the Palace Theatre for a Casino Royale themed celebration all in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation! Click here to learn more.

Each year, this sold-out event welcomes over 300 guests and celebrity Special Olympics athletes for an incredible night of networking, fun, philanthropy, and entertainment.  

Tickets included:

  • Entry to the 2024 motionball Calgary Gala at 9pm
  • Complimentary drinks ALL night courtesy of National Sponsor, Campari Group!
  • Incredible entertainment from live bands to 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!
  • A $25 tax receipt
  • And so much more!

Follow @motionballyyc for more updates as we get ready for motionball Calgary’s 2025 events.

Questions? Please click here to connect with the motionball Gala Committee!

PAST GALA EVENTS


motionball Calgary Gala - April 26, 2024


motionball Calgary Gala - April 14, 2023


motionball Calgary Gala - May 27, 2022


motionball Calgary Gala - April 26, 2019


motionball Calgary Gala - April 20, 2018

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 Alberta 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.

Follow motionball Calgary on Instagram for more updates!

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

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

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

Paul Horton – Volunteer Gala Event Director 

Nathan Smyth – 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 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 in 17 cities across Canada. motionball is proud to have donated $18M 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

motionball Edmonton

2024 MOTIONBALL EDMONTON:
POSTPONED - MARCH 22, 2025

MARATHON OF SPORT EDMONTON

presented by PCL

 

NEW DATE: MARCH 22, 2025

THE EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE

Click here to Register

Update from the motionball Edmonton Committee:

After thoughtful consideration and planning, we are postponing the event to March 22, 2025.

Why do we feel this is the best decision for motionball Edmonton? 

  1. State of Emergency in Alberta: The recent wildfires in Jasper have deeply affected our community, and many of our friends and families are in need of support. By postponing the event, we can focus our immediate efforts on providing the necessary aid and resources to those affected. This will also allow our community to heal and come together stronger than ever. 
  2. With the help of our Presenting Sponsor, PCL – we have identified an exciting opportunity to collaborate with another event, maximizing our impact and resources. By uniting our planning committees, we are set to create a truly extraordinary and successful event. We can’t wait to share more about it!  

Next Steps:

  • We hope you will save our new date – March 22, 2025 at the Expo Centre
  • If you are unable to join us March 22nd, please click here to connect with our Team 
  • We look forward to hosting motionball classes at local fitness studies and other opportunities for our community to connect this Fall – follow @motionballYEG to stay tuned for more info

Registration remains open! We are excited about the new possibilities and the opportunity to create an even more impactful experience for you and your teammates!

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support of motionball! Together, we will continue to build a more inclusive Edmonton!  See you March 22nd!

Join us on March 22, 2025 at The Edmonton Expo Centre for the 2025 motionball Marathon of Sport Edmonton presented by PCL!

WHAT IS MARATHON OF SPORT?

Participants of all abilities join in teams of 10 for a full day of fun and inclusive sports all while raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.

HOW DOES IT WORK? 

Recruit a Team of up to 10 friends, family or colleagues to join us on the field for a fun-filled day of sport! Each Team will be joined by 1-2 local Special Olympics athletes and together, you will participate in a variety of sports and activities such as: basketball, bocce, soccer, football, giant pong, giant volleyball, ultimate and so much more! 

READY TO HIT THE FIELD? THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:

Corporate: As a Corporate Team, your organization will donate $1000 to motionball, waiving the $50 registration fee and inviting up to 10 employees to participate at no cost. You will also receive online and onsite logo recognition. This is a great Team Building and employee engagement opportunity all while supporting an amazing cause! 

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 $1000. Refund your registration and play for free when you reach your individual fundraising goal of $100!

Free Agents:  Register with a smaller group and we’ll pair you up with another group of local young professionals for the day! Similar to a Standard Team, each participant will donate $50 to register and will have an individual fundraising goal of $100! 

Included in the $50 registration for both Corporate and Standard Teams, each participant will receive:

  • motionball hat and shirt
  • Lunch & refreshments 
  • opportunity to earn motionball Incentives 
  • the chance to play alongside the incredible Special Olympics athletes from our Community! 

Click here to connect with motionball Edmonton Event Director, Celeste for more info.

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT

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 motionball Edmonton Event Director, Hayley. 

Support from the sidelines as a Volunteer: An event like this couldn’t happen without the support of our amazing volunteers! There are many opportunities available – click here to learn more and to register as an onsite Volunteer. Students welcome – must be 16 to volunteer. 

Join the local organizing committee! Get in touch with motionball Edmonton Event Directors, Celeste and Hayley and to hear more about opportunities in your area!

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

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS

Lunch Sponsor
Corporate Team
Corporate Team

#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.

PAST EVENTS

Marathon of Sport Edmonton
October 21st, 2023

Marathon of Sport Edmonton
September 24th, 2022

Marathon of Sport Edmonton
August 21st, 2021

Marathon of Sport Edmonton
September 26th, 2020

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from motionball Edmonton 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 in 27 cities 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 Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

motionball PEI

SAVE THE DATE, PEI
MARATHON OF SPORT IS BACK!

OCTOBER 26, 2024 

NORTON DIAMOND SOCCER COMPLEX

Click here to Register

Join us on October 26th at Norton Diamond Soccer Complex for the 2024 motionball Marathon of Sport PEI!

WHAT IS MARATHON OF SPORT?

Participants of all abilities join in teams of 10 for a full day of fun and inclusive sports all while raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.

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, relay races, ultimate, bocce, benchball, and more, 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 PEI:

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 $1,200. Refund your registration and play for free when you reach your individual fundraising goal of $120!

Corporate: As a Corporate Team, your organization will donate $1,200, 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:

  • motionball hat and t-shirt
  • Lunch
  • After-party social
  • opportunity to earn motionball incentives 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 PEI!

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 ben@motionball.com.
  • Join us onsite as an event-day volunteer! motionball PEI 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! 

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES

If you are a Special Olympics athletes interested in participating in the 2024 motionball Marathon of Sport PEI, please connect with Special Olympics PEI directly for more info on how to sign up! We hope to see you there! 

Questions? Please click here to connect with the motionball PEI Team

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

While fundraising is one of our goals, Marathon of Sport is about so much more. 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 entering a Team, you will also help to ensure our friends at Special Olympics PEI have the resources they need to stay active at home and that when the time comes later this year, they can safely return to the sport programs they love.

Follow motionball PEI on Instagram and Twitter for more updates!

MEET OUR COMMITTEE

Interested in getting involved with motionball PEI? Click here to connect with Ben MacDonald!

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 motionball PEI, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in PEI are included, supported, and celebrated. 

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

#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.

PAST EVENTS

Marathon of Sport PEI 2022

Marathon of Sport PEI 2020

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

motionballU MAIN PAGE

motionballU

ABOUT US

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

The motionball University program was established to give Canadian university students the opportunity to create meaningful, relevant ways to support Special Olympics through their own on-campus initiatives and events. 

motionball events are putting the fun back into giving, one campus at a time.

All motionballU events are purposeful, fun, and inclusive – bringing together university students and individuals from the community with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics programs. 

Students are able to give back to a great cause while building meaningful relationships with the very individuals who are benefiting from their support: local Special Olympics athletes. 

motionball has donated over $19 million to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation, with a significant amount of this funding being generated by passionate university students.  

Interested in getting involved? Start your own motionballU chapter at your university if there isn’t one already! Contact sarah@motionball.com for more information on how to get started! 

Want to participate? Click on your university name below to get involved! There are lots of ways to help out including joining a committee, volunteering, or putting in a Team for Marathon of Sport. Join today! 

motionball events put the fun back into giving across Canada.

FIND YOUR LOCAL MOTIONBALLU CHAPTER

Meet our national leadership council 2022/2023

Meet this year’s National Leadership Council (NLC). This council is made up of 10 passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic past and present student leaders who work alongside motionball’s National Office to help enhance the motionball University program.

Each of these leaders serve as mentors to our current motionballU Event Directors across Canada, providing them with guidance and support throughout the school year. 

Callista Tsangarakis

Callista Tsangarakis

Council Member

Hi Everyone! My name is Callista and I am currently in my last year of Athletic Therapy at Sheridan College. I previously was on the Queen’s motionball committee and on the 2022-2023 NLC committee last year! My favourite part of motionball is getting to meet everyone who is part of it and supporting Special Olympics in such a meaningful way. I love to think and collaborate with others of new ways to help motionball grow and look forward to continuing to meet motionballU students across the country!

Olivia McLellan

Olivia McLellan

Council Member

Olivia is from Vernon, BC, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science at Thompson Rivers University. Throughout high school, she volunteered as a coach with Special Olympics, igniting her passion for inclusive sport. Olivia has now been involved with motionball for five years, founding a motionballU chapter at TRU and acting as Event Director. This is her first year on the NLC, and Olivia cannot wait to empower other young leaders—especially in Western Canada!

Ethan Merlin

Ethan Merlin

Council Member

Ethan is a returning member of motionball's NLC along with the previous co-Event Director for motionballU Dalhousie and one of the current Event Directors for motionball Cape Breton. Since 2018, Ethan has been all about motionball and is continually looking for new ways to get himself involved. With aims of helping motionballU reach new heights, he is excited to get things underway this upcoming school year and hopes that his experiences can be of use to those involved. Fun Fact: In efforts of raising money for motionball, Ethan alongside his co-Event Director (Melanie Clayton) created the fundraising initiative to get our NoGoodWay logo tattooed on his arm!

Charley Wing

Charley Wing

Council Member

Charley is a current Event Director at Bishop's University, who became involved with motionball back in 2020, joining the Bishop's committee in her freshman year. Since then, Charley has helped plan and run various events on the Bishop's campus. She is a goaltender on the Women's Hockey Team and will be graduating with a degree in Neuroscience at the end of this school year. Charley's favourite thing about motionball is seeing her fellow students participate alongside local Special Olympics athletes, in an event filled with fun and excitement. This is Charley's first year on the NLC and she is excited to be able to mentor fellow Event Directors, and help make this motionball season the best one yet!

Catherine Rinaldi

Catherine Rinaldi

Council Member

I am excited to be back on NLC this year! Now finishing my university journey with a degree in occupational therapy, I knew I had to stay involved with motionball anyway possible! Having been involved with motionball for just over 5 years, the magic of a motionball event never wears off. I'm looking forward to meeting event directors and committees from across the country and supporting their Marathon of Sports to inspire inclusion within university students.

Erin Heidecker

Erin Heidecker

Council Member

Erin, previously an Event Director at Western University, is transitioning into her role as a city Event Director for the Oakville motionball chapter. As someone who cannot get enough of motionball and the amazing people involved, she hopes to inspire the next generation of motionballers to be as passionate about integrated sports as she is! Currently, Erin is continuing her studies as a prosthetic and orthotics technician, while embracing her role as a sports coach year-round to provide the magic of sport and community to everyone!

Kyra Simmons

Kyra Simmons

Council Member

Kyra is a master's student at Bishop's University. She has been involved in motionball since the first year of her undergrad, although her ties with Special Olympics extend long before this as she proudly watched her late uncle compete in Special Olympics from an early age. As a first year on the NLC, Kyra is excited to bring her strong work ethic to the team and get to know more amazing motionballers!

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington

Council Member

Melissa is a current Bachelor of Education student at Western University and first joined motionball as an Event Director at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2022-23. She helped to kickstart this chapter and hosted their first-ever Marathon of Sport event. During her time at Laurier, she studied Kinesiology and also coached a local Special Olympics basketball team. Her favourite part of motionball is sharing her love for sports, having fun and meeting other passionate motionballers!

Emily VanBerkel

Emily VanBerkel

Council Member

Emily has been a part of the motionball family since 2020, and is a former Event-Director for motionball McMaster. Ever since the first event she attended, Emily was hooked on the heart-filling, dance-party loving, inclusive and celebratory organization that motionball is. motionball was such an integral part of her university experience, and Emily hopes to instill this passion in other university students, while also continuing her involvement in motionball across the country as a university graduate. She is so excited to join the NLC for the 2023-24 year!

Cassidi Nother

Cassidi Nother

Council Member

Cassidi has been involved with motionball in various capacities over the past three years. Starting as a team captain in 2020, she then furthered her passion for motionball by joining the committee at Western University. Most recently Cassidi led the committee as an Event Director for Western’s 2023 Marathon of Sport. Cassidi is looking forward to collaborating with members of the National Leadership Council to continue the momentum that has been generated through our yearly events.

Timothy Montgomery

Timothy Montgomery

Council Member

Timothy is a current student at Western University pursuing a Master's degree in International Business. He has been a part of motionball for four years and is always finding new reason's to why he loves it. Tims favourite thing about motionball is meeting so many amazing people and making lasting connections.

Melanie Clayton

Melanie Clayton

Council Member

Melanie is a recent BSc Kinesiology graduate from Dalhouise Universty. She first got involved with motionball at Dalhousie as an event director for 2 years. Melanie has since moved to BC and is launching a new chapter of motionball in Revelstoke! She is so excited about bringing her love and passion for motionball and Special Olympics with her to BC and can't wait to see how the community comes together to celebrate inclusion through sport. She is also excited about the many new friendships with local SO athletes. Fun fact, Melanie made a bet with her co-event director at Dal (Ethan) that if they hit their fundrasing goals (they did) they would get tattos, so Melanie has a motionball tattoo on her arm!

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MOTIONBALLU

Re-Live the 2020 motionball Marathon of Sport Broadcast

RE-LIVE THE 2020 MOTIONBALL MARATHON OF SPORT BROADCAST

On September 26th, 2500 Canadians from coast to coast teamed up to participate in the virtual edition of motionball’s flagship event:
Marathon of Sport – raising $1,025,000 net for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation!

We invite you to enjoy the motionball MOS broadcast anytime, thanks to our friends at Rogers Sportsnet! Get ready for an hour of
fun and fitness led by Tessa Virtue, Aaron Brown, Morgan Rielly, Natalie Spooner, Penny Oleksiak, Mark McMorris, and more!

Where to Watch:

Sportsnet ONE

Check your local TV listings

sportsnet.ca/motionball

facebook.com/sportsnet

youtube.com/sportsnet

HOW TO PREPARE:

For the most part, you won’t need any equipment to follow along with the motionball Marathon of Sport broadcast! If you would like to complete each sport segment of the broadcast at home, you’ll need:

  • 2 meters of space around you 
  • Athletic gear and a water bottle
  • A workout mat 
  • Hockey: an opponent, make-shift net, hockey or broom stick, puck or small puck-sized object
  • Basketball: any ball that bounces 
  • Something to balance on (foam roller, cushion, etc). 

What can you expect?

OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES

To re-watch your local Opening and Closing Ceremonies, head to your local motionball Instagram:

Our National Partners

motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

Re-Live the 2020 motionball Marathon of Sport Broadcast

RE-LIVE THE 2020 MOTIONBALL MARATHON OF SPORT BROADCAST

On September 26th, 2500 Canadians from coast to coast teamed up to participate in the virtual edition of motionball's flagship event: Marathon of Sport - raising $1,025,000 net for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation!

We invite you to enjoy the motionball MOS broadcast anytime, thanks to our friends at Rogers Sportsnet! Get ready for an hour of fun and fitness led by Tessa Virtue, Aaron Brown, Morgan Rielly, Natalie Spooner, Penny Oleksiak, Mark McMorris, and more!

Where to Watch:

Sportsnet ONE

Check your local TV listings

sportsnet.ca/motionball

facebook.com/sportsnet

youtube.com/sportsnet

HOW TO PREPARE:

For the most part, you won’t need any equipment to follow along with the motionball Marathon of Sport broadcast! If you would like to complete each sport segment of the broadcast at home, you’ll need:

  • 2 meters of space around you 
  • Athletic gear and a water bottle
  • A workout mat 
  • Hockey: an opponent, make-shift net, hockey or broom stick, puck or small puck-sized object
  • Basketball: any ball that bounces 
  • Something to balance on (foam roller, cushion, etc). 

What can you expect?

OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES

To re-watch your local Opening and Closing Ceremonies, head to your local motionball Instagram:

Our National Partners

motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

2020 motionballU Marathon of Sport

2020 MOTIONBALLU
MARATHON OF SPORT

September 26, 2020

coming together on the *Virtual* playing field

We’re teaming up with Canadian sport celebrities Tessa Virtue, Mark McMorris, Penny Oleksiak, Aaron Brown, and MORE to host the first ever virtual motionball Marathon of Sport event! 

Students from across Canada are invited to register for FREE under their university as we head into the Fall Term.

1) Select your school below, and get registered! 

2) Fundraise for the cause – and win great prizes

3) Meet a local Special Olympics athlete virtually before the big day

4) Tune in to Rogers Sportsnet on September 26th for the 1hr motionball sport + fitness broadcast

5) Stay in the loop about how you and your friends can be a part of the motionball action at your school, virtually and on-campus! 

While we can’t gather on the playing field right now, we can still come together in a meaningful way and show our support to the 50,000 Canadians with an intellectual disability who participate in Special Olympics programs.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

FIND YOUR SCHOOL PAGE HERE AND SELECT “JOIN THIS TEAM” IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER!

motionballU Alumni 

Acadia University

Bishop’s University

Brock University

Concordia University

Dalhousie University

McGill University

McMaster University

Mount Royal University

Nipissing University

Ontario Tech University

Queen’s University

Saint Mary’s University

Simon Fraser University

St. Francis Xavier

Thompson Rivers University

Trinity Western University

University of Alberta

University of British Columbia Okanagan

University of Calgary

University of Guelph

University of Lethbridge

University of Manitoba

University of New Brunswick

University of Ottawa

University of PEI

University of Regina

University of Saskatchewan

University of Toronto

University of Waterloo

University of Windsor

University of Winnipeg

Western University

Wilfrid Laurier University

York University

OR – REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL HERE!

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WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

As one of Special Olympics Canada’s largest funding partners, and with local fundraising initiatives on hold, Special Olympics athletes need our support more than ever. 

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

The funds we have raised in the past have already helped Special Olympic chapters in pivoting to a virtual model that supports athletes’ physical and mental health.

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

We hope to see you on September 26th!

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to local Special Olympics communities. 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 $13M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here

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motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

2020 motionball Marathon of Sport PEI

2020 motionball marathon of sport pei

On September 26th, motionball PEI supporters joined us for our first national, virtual Marathon of Sport! 

Hosted by Olympic Gold medalist, Tessa Virtue – participants tuned in for an hour of fitness & fun led by Canadian Sport Celebs including Morgan Rielly, Penny Oleksiak, Aaron Brown, Mark McMorris and many more! 

Thanks to their support, we raised $14,000 locally, helping us surpass our national goal of 
$1 MILLION NET in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. 

Our hope now, is to ensure a safe return to sport for all Special Olympics athletes across Canada,
as a result of the funds motionball participants from coast to coast helped us raise.  

RE-LIVE THE ACTION FROM MARATHON OF SPORT HERE

Thank you to our local sponsors

Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor

Our National Partners

motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

2021 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For your company, it’s about employee engagement, community building and meeting the cause on the ground. It’s also an incredibly rewarding day of fun, while showcasing your brand to an engaged audience.

For more information about our sponsorship opportunities, click here to connect with Ben.

CONNECT WITH OUR LOCAL TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ben MacDonald – Volunteer Event Director

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics PEI. 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 $13M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here

2020 motionball Marathon of Sport PEI

2020 motionball marathon of sport pei

On September 26th, motionball PEI supporters joined us for our first national, virtual Marathon of Sport! 

Hosted by Olympic Gold medalist, Tessa Virtue – participants tuned in for an hour of fitness & fun led by Canadian Sport Celebs including Morgan Rielly, Penny Oleksiak, Aaron Brown, Mark McMorris and many more! 

Thanks to their support, we raised $14,000 locally, helping us surpass our national goal of 
$1 MILLION NET in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. 

Our hope now, is to ensure a safe return to sport for all Special Olympics athletes across Canada,
as a result of the funds motionball participants from coast to coast helped us raise.  

RE-LIVE THE ACTION FROM MARATHON OF SPORT HERE

Thank you to our local sponsors

Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor

Our National Partners

motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

2021 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For your company, it’s about employee engagement, community building and meeting the cause on the ground. It’s also an incredibly rewarding day of fun, while showcasing your brand to an engaged audience.

For more information about our sponsorship opportunities, click here to connect with Ben.

CONNECT WITH OUR LOCAL TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ben MacDonald – Volunteer Event Director

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics PEI. 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 $13M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here

2020 motionball Marathon of Sport Winnipeg

2020 motionball marathon of sport winnipeg
presented locally by portage mutual

On September 26th, motionball Winnipeg supporters joined us for our first national, virtual Marathon of Sport! 

Hosted by Olympic Gold medalist, Tessa Virtue – participants tuned in for an hour of fitness & fun led by Canadian Sport Celebs including Morgan Rielly, Penny Oleksiak, Aaron Brown, Mark McMorris and many more! 

Thanks to their support, we raised $80,600 net locally, helping us surpass our national goal of 
$1 MILLION NET in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. 

Our hope now, is to ensure a safe return to sport for all Special Olympics athletes across Canada,
as a result of the funds motionball participants from coast to coast helped us raised.

RE-LIVE THE ACTION FROM MARATHON OF SPORT HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor

THANK YOU TO Our National Partners

motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

2021 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For your company, it’s about employee engagement, community building and meeting the cause on the ground. It’s also an incredibly rewarding day of fun, while showcasing your brand to an engaged audience.

For more information about our sponsorship opportunities, click here to connect with Monica.

CONNECT WITH OUR LOCAL TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION

Rachel Gordon – Volunteer Event Director
Monica Manaigre – Volunteer Event Director

motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics Manitoba. 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 $13M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here