2024 MOTIONBALL EDMONTON:
POSTPONED - MARCH 22, 2025
MARATHON OF SPORT EDMONTON
presented by PCL
NEW DATE: MARCH 22, 2025
THE EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE
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?
- 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.
- 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
#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
October 21st, 2023
Marathon of Sport Edmonton
September 24th, 2022
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.
Our National Partners
motionball Marathon of Sport is sponsored nationally by
