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. 

Where Fun and Giving Unite

motionballU events are purposeful, fun, and inclusive, connecting university students with individuals in their community who participate in Special Olympics programs.

Through these events, students have the opportunity to give back to a great cause, promote inclusion, and build meaningful relationships with local Special Olympics athletes. Together, they celebrate teamwork, friendship, and the power of sport. To date, motionball has donated over $20 million to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation, with a significant portion of this impact driven by the passion and dedication of university students nationwide.

Interested in getting involved? Start your own motionballU chapter at your university if there isn’t one already! Click below for more information on how to get started! 

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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! 

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Meet our national leadership council 2025/2026

Meet this year’s National Leadership Council (NLC). This council is made up of 14 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. 

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#NOGOODWAY

motionball for Special Olympics is empowering Canadians to lead with kindness and inclusion through the #NoGoodWay campaign – our national anti-bullying movement supporting Special Olympics athletes and all individuals with intellectual disabilities. We’re calling on Canadians to end the casual and harmful use of the r-word (retard) in everyday language. 
 
Words matter. Choosing inclusive language creates safer, kinder spaces for thousands of Candians living with intellectual disabilities. Learn more and take the #NoGoodWay pledge at motionball.com/nogoodway 

Thank You to our motionballU 2025-2026 Presenting Partner

motionball is proud to be sponsored nationally by:​