From February 24-26, 2023, Strathcona County hosted the 2023 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games. Over 1,200 athletes, staff and volunteers from across the province came together for a weekend of competitive sporting events and fun.
The mission of Special Olympics Alberta is to enrich the lives of Albertans with intellectual disabilities through sport. Meet our Games ambassadors Evan, Madison and Declan.
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Sporting events and results
Strathcona County was excited to welcome eight unique winter sports. There was no cost or advance ticketing required to spectate sporting events, however some events had specific requirements for public viewing. Details on each sport and athlete results can be found on each of our sporting event pages:
- 5-pin bowling
- Cross-country skiing
- Alpine skiing
- Curling
- Figure skating
- Floor hockey
- Snowshoeing
- Speed skating
Games schedule
The 2023 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games are now complete. The opening and closing ceremonies were live streamed and the recordings are available below.
Opening ceremonies
Closing ceremonies
Venues
The 2023 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games was hosted across five venues in Sherwood Park, Ardrossan and Edmonton. Below you'll find the list of venues, the Games activities hosted at each facility as well parking and spectator information.
All facilities hosting the Games were free to enter to watch athletes compete.
Visitor guide and lodging
We were excited to host friends and family of our Games athletes! Want to familiarize yourself with Strathcona County? Learn a bit about our history and heritage. To help promote respect among those involved with Special Olympics, please make sure you're familiar with Words With Dignity.
Transit
Key attractions
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moonGARDEN is an exciting light and sound installation composed of 5 self-inflated vinyl spheres. The size of the spheres, the surprising technique of shadow projection and the poetic soundscape all contribute to creating a unique and immersive experience.
Installation Hours
This FREE installation will be available outside the main entrance of Millennium Place for viewing during the following operation hours:
- Friday, February 17, 2023 - Grand opening at 5:30 p.m.
- February 18 - March 3, 2023 - sunset to 11 p.m. daily
Created by Lucion Media, toured by Wireframe Public Art Agency. Installation is sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Alberta.
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Visit our local food and drink guide or adventure guide to view the best places to dine, learn and explore during your stay.
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Strathcona County is pleased to present “Around You / Near You: Shaped in the Studio”, an exhibition featuring the artwork of 11 local artists from Sherwood Park and Edmonton. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on February 3 and shows until March 3, 2023.
The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, Robin Hood Association and Winder Inclusive Communities Service (WICS) have collaborated on this exhibition with Gallery@501. Inspired by the work these talented artists are doing in the studio, these community organizations have partnered to celebrate and exhibit their impactful artwork.
Volunteer
Strathcona County worked with enthusiastic volunteers from the community to join in the celebration of the 2023 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games.
Sign up to volunteer
Thanks to all our volunteers who signed up for the Games! Volunteer opportunities are now closed.
Volunteer sponsor: Imperial
Community Spirit sponsors
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Sport sponsors
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General and In-kind sponsors
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Special Olympics Alberta partners
Sponsor contact: Jodi Wahlstrom
Phone:780-235-8328
Email: jodi.wahlstrom@strathcona.ca
