2020 motionball Marathon of Sport Edmonton

2020 motionball marathon of sport EDMONTON
presented locally by pcl construction

On September 26th, motionball Edmonton 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 $30,000 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 raise. 

RE-LIVE THE ACTION FROM MARATHON OF SPORT HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

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THANK YOU TO Our National Partners

motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by

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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 the Corporate Challenge or the sponsorship opportunities, click here to connect with Karen.

CONNECT WITH OUR LOCAL TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION

Karen Unger – Volunteer Event Director

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 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 Toronto

2020 motionball marathon of sport toronto
presented locally by idc worldsource

On September 26th, motionball Toronto 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 $275,000 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 raise. 

RE-LIVE THE ACTION FROM MARATHON OF SPORT HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
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 Julie.

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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 $13M to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation since our inception in 2002. 

To learn more about motionball, please click here

motionball Marathon of Sport Corporate Challenge

motionball Marathon of Sport Corporate Challenge

What is the Corporate Challenge?

This new initiative allows you and your colleagues to stay active at the office or at home in support of Special Olympics athletes across Canada. Just choose your activity goal & time frame, then challenge your team to log physical activity leading up the virtual event on our free platform.  Your team will be paired with a local Special Olympics athlete who will be helping you reach your goal, and providing inspiration.

 

On September 26th, all of your employees and their families can tune in to the Marathon of Sport broadcast  – a 1 hour sport and fitness challenge hosted by Olympic Gold medalist Tessa Virtue and her sport celebrity friends. Your team can follow along at home, or in person with colleagues, friends, or family.

How does the Corporate Challenge work?

motionball will work with you to determine your company’s activity goal, based on how many employees you would like to engage, how long you would like them to log activity for, etc. All activity will be logged on motionball’s easy to use online platform. The goal for activity can also be set up as a factor of the donation the company is making. For example: For every minute of activity logged by YOUR COMPANY employees from X date to X date, YOUR COMPANY donates $X  to motionball, up to a maximum of your choosing.

Is there a fee to participate?

There is no minimum fee to participate, and you can determine how much you would like to contribute. However, if your company would like to be recognized as an event sponsor, you can choose from a variety of sponsorship levels. All sponsors will receive logo recognition, a team starter kit, and additional benefits based on your level of sponsorship.

Do we need to fundraise?

Fundraising is completely optional. All registered participants will be provided with a personal donation link and fundraising tools automatically. All those who choose to fundraise will be eligible to earn incentives, including Under Armour gear and more.

Do we need to complete the Corporate Challenge?

The Corporate Challenge is an optional initiative to drive employee engagement amongst your staff in the weeks/months leading up to the event on September 26th. If you would like your company and employees to participate in Virtual Marathon of Sport on September 26th but do not have the capacity to complete the Corporate Challenge initiative -that is OK! You are still welcome to register as a Corporate Team

Is there a minimum number of participants required?

No! Companies can engage as many employees as they choose! This is a great way to get even MORE people involved with motionball, with no barriers to participate.

Will my team be assigned a Special Olympics athlete?

Yes! Special Olympics athletes assigned to corporate teams will participate in logging activity and help the team reach their goal. motionball will provide a photo and bio of your athlete(s), which will be on your team’s online dashboard. We encourage all of our corporate teams to connect with athletes virtually in advance and day of the event by email or video conference.

Can we play against another team or company?

Yes! We encourage friendly competition between companies and their clients, competitors, or even internally between local offices!

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Our National Partners

motionball for Special Olympics is sponsored nationally by

motionball Marathon of Sport

motionball Marathon of Sport

WHAT IS MARATHON OF SPORT?

Marathon of Sport is motionball’s flagship event, taking place in 18 cities across Canada. 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.

The 2024 Marathon of Sport Toronto hit a record high for a one-day event raising $425,000, and the  2024 Quad-Header (Marathon of Sport Calgary, Cape Breton, Hamilton, and Vancouver) raised $462,000. 

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 but not limited to: soccer, football, basketball, ultimate, giant pong, benchball and more! 

For more information about the 2024 event near you, scroll down to find your city! 

HOW TO REGISTER

There are three ways to join, see below for the right option for you!

Join or start a standard team

  • Recruit a team of friends, family or colleagues to join you!
  • Each participant will pay a $50 registration fee to receive your Team kit including your motionball hat, and tshirt
  • When you reach your individual fundraising goal you’ll have the option to refund your registration and play for free!
  • Get excited for a fun-filled day of sports and activities!

Join or start a corporate team

  • Recruit a team of colleagues to join you!
  • Your organization will make a donation to cover the registration fee for all participants and the Team’s fundraising goal
  • Additional fundraising is encouraged but not required
  • Employee engagement has never been so fun!

Join as an individual

  • No team? No problem! Join the Free Agents Team!
  • You will be asked to pay the $50 registration fee similar to a Standard Team registration
  • Before the big day, we’ll pair you up with a Team looking for Teammates!
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YOUR IMPACT

Join us in supporting Special Olympics Canada Foundation

motionball's Marathon of Sport brings athletes of all abilities together on the playing field. 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.

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 continue the sport programs they love.

Learn more about Special Olympics here

FUNDRAISING

We need your help to reach our 2024 goal of raising $2 million net
for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.

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The more your raise, the more you get! Check out these great fundraising incentives.

Fundraising Incentives

There are so many unique ways to raise money. Sometimes all you have to do is ask! But if you need some inspiration, here are some ideas to get you started!

Fundraising Toolkit

ATHLETE Ambassadors

DJ DXB's motionball mixes

Long time motionball supporter & Marathon of Sport Toronto DJ, DJ DxB, knows just how much our Special Olympics athletes love to dance – so he’s been bringing the positive vibes and created some incredible mixes so our athletes can jam out while they train for their sports programs! 

We recommend that you start off your day by jamming out to these awesome tunes! 

Plus – a number of the songs featured on these playlists were chosen by Special Olympics Ontario athletes, so you’re sure to have a blast!

Click here to listen!

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