Basketball (Ajax): age 13+  Capacity: 12 athletes per club

Location: Permit request To Be Approved by the DDSB

Program Times:  Mondays (6 – 10 PM) - Starting Sept 28th (to March 29/27)

Lead Volunteers: 

Kevin Thompson, Andrew White, Brad White, Susan Heldsinger & Joan Henry

Permit applied for: Pickering High School, Ajax 

6:00pm to 10:00pm   4 hours

Pickering HS · 167  Double Gym (New gym)

Details:  3 Competitive teams (no Learn To):

•        Durham (Ajax) Flames Low D Basketball   New athletes must enroll in this program

•        Durham (Ajax) Phoenix High D Basketball (Returning athletes only)

•        Durham (Ajax) Heat C Basketball  (Returning athletes only)

Basketball (Oshawa): age 13+ 

Location: Permit request To Be Approved by the DDSB

Program Times:   Mondays 6 PM to 8 PM - Starting Sept. 28th (to March 29/27)

Lead Volunteers: 

Michelle Fortner-Cox, Karen Moloney, Don Snowden & Patty Balachorek

Permit applied for: Village Union Public School - 155 Gibb St., Oshawa

6:00pm to 8:00pm   2 hours

Village Union PS · 124  Gymnasium 

Details:   1 Recreational program, 1 Competitive program

•        Durham Basketeers (Rec)   New athletes must enroll in this program  Capacity: 12 athletes

•        Durham Warriors Basketball (Competitive)  Capacity: 15 athletes

Bocce: 18+   Durham Bocce Club   Recreational program Capacity: 12 athletes

Location: Permit request To Be Approved by the DDSB

Program Times: Mondays 6 PM to 8 PM - Starting October 19th (to March 29/27)  

Lead Volunteers:  Mike Richter & Sean Fennell 

Permit applied for: Maxwell Heights Secondary School, 1100 Coldstream Dr., Oshawa

6:00pm to 8:00pm   2 hours

Maxwell Heights SS (MOD) · 151  Single Gymnasium 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - send an email to greaterdurham.volunteers@specialolympicsontario.ca if interested.

Bowling 5 Pin (Ajax): age 15+  Durham High Rollers 5-Pin Club  Capacity: 45 athletes

Location: Ajax 5 pin Bowling Centre 172 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax

Program Times:  Fridays at 6 PM to 8:30 PM - Starting Sept 11th (to May 14/27)

Lead Volunteers: Shelly Chatterton, Doug Boyd, Lori Boyd & Joyce Dunlop

Bowling 5 Pin (Oshawa): age 15+  Durham Strikers 5 Pin Bowling Club 

Capacity: 12 athletes

NOTE: preference given to currently SOO registered athletes.  Parent/caregiver has to remain at the facility.

Location: North End Bowl, 1300 Wilson Rd. N., Oshawa

Program Times:  Wednesdays at 4 PM to 5:45 PM - Starting Sept. 16th (to May 26/27)

Lead Volunteer: Joyce Dunlop

Bowling 10 Pin (Oshawa): age 15+   Oshawa Otters 10-Pin Bowling Capacity: 24 athletes

Location: Leisure Lanes, 728 Champlain Ave, Oshawa

Program Times:  Saturdays 1 PM to 3 PM - Starting Sept. 12 (to May 8/27)

Lead Volunteers: Colette Stuart & Cathy Minz 

Floorball:  age 15+   Durham Generals Floorball Club  Competitive program

Capacity: 15 athletes

Location: Permit To Be Approved by the DDSB

Program Times:  Wednesdays 6 – 8 PM - Starting Sept. 30th (until March 31/27)

Lead Volunteers: Doug Boyd and Susan Heldsinger

Permit applied for: Sinclair High School - 380 Taunton Rd, E., Whitby

6:00pm to 8:00pm   2 hours

Sinclair SS · 226  Double Gymnasium  

Rhythmic Gymnastics: age 8+   Capacity: 8 athletes per club

Location: Permit To Be Approved by the DDSB Program Times:

•        Durham Shooting Stars - RG Club

Thursdays 4:30 pm to 6 pm - Starting Sept. 10th (to May 27/27)

•        Durham Shooting Stars - Competitive (RG)

Fridays 4 pm to 5:30 pm - Starting Sept. 11th (to May 28/27) 

Lead Volunteer:  Donna Edwards 

Permit applied for: Bolton C. Falby P.S., 80 Falby Ct., Ajax

-          4:30pm to 6:00pm   1 hours, 30 minutes  start Sept 17

Bolton C. Falby PS ·

-          4:00pm to 5:30pm   1 hours, 30 minutes start Sept 18

Bolton C. Falby PS ·

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - send an email to greaterdurham.volunteers@specialolympicsontario.ca if interested.

Skating Programs  

Location: Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax (Pad 2)

Starting Sept. 13th (to March 14/27)

Ajax Rising Stars Learn-To Skate:  All ages   Capacity: 12 athletes

Program Times:  Sundays  2 pm to 2:45 pm

Lead Volunteers:  Bonnie Morris & Pat Morris

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - send an email to greaterdurham.volunteers@specialolympicsontario.ca if interested.

Durham Gliders Speed Skating Club: Capacity: 9 athletes

Previous skating experience with Learn to Skate, Figure Skating or ice hockey required. New SOO registered athlete Speed Skating applicants are welcome to come out and try the program before committing and paying.

Program Times:  Sundays 2:45 pm to 4 pm 

Lead Volunteer:   Bernie Cappuccitti & Linda Cook

Figure Skating: age 12+   Capacity: 3 athletes

* Athletes must register in the SO Portal with this GDSO / SOO registered club: Ajax Skating Club (to be registered to compete in Special Olympics events)  

*AND* enroll with the generic non-SO club (www.ajaxskatingclub.ca/ ).  There is a $15. Registration Fee for the SOO/GDSO club.

Lead Volunteer:  Tracey Thomas

Swimming (Oshawa):  age 15+   Durham Dolphins Swim Club  Capacity: 20 athletes

Program Times:  Thursdays 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm  Starting Sept. 24th (to March 25/27)

Location: Permit To Be Approved by the ‘City of Oshawa’ for Donovan Pool, 171 Harmony Rd. S., Oshawa

Lead Volunteer:  Doug Boyd, Anita Vallis & Karen Moloney

* Participants MUST know how to swim.  New SOO registered athlete swimming applicants will be contacted to come out and try the program before committing and paying (if there is capacity).

2026/2027 GDSO Fall-Winter Sports Programs Registration Process

The registration application process will be available via the SOO Portal starting Friday, August 15th.  Before you start the online process, please read the information below.

1.      If you already have a portal account, DO NOT create a new account (this is for new athletes to SOO).  This will create delays in processing your application.

2.      If you have an account but are not sure how to proceed, there are instructions available on the GDSO website https://greaterdurham.specialolympicsontario.ca/portal-help (see below RE Using the Portal)

3.      Only Fully Registered athletes will be approved (Waivers need to be completed)

4.      Registering on the portal does NOT guarantee to you a spot in the program.  It puts you on a list for a program

5.      Priority is given to “returning athletes” in GDSO programs.  The Team Managers/Head Coaches are responsible for this.  Athletes registered last season should be receiving a “cut-off” date email to register by, so that athletes put on a waiting list can be approved.

6.      If you have questions regarding a specific program, please connect with the Head Coach/Team Manager (lead volunteers) VIA reply to this email (your email will be forwarded). 

The GDSO Registrar is responsible to assist Head Coaches/Team Managers with the registration process.

Using the Portal

All applications (registrations) will be done electronically.

•        Athletes that are 18+ and have guardianship over themselves, can register themselves.

•        Athletes Under 18 or 18+ but do not have guardianship, must use OR create a family or group home account.

•        New athletes – use this link https://portal.specialolympics.ca/registration-new Select SO Ontario as the Chapter, and Greater Durham as the Community.

Documents to assist can be found on our GDSO WEBPAGE  https://greaterdurham.specialolympicsontario.ca/ .

-          Go to the heading Programs and signing up and select Portal help

A list will appear as noted below (these are set as links)

Portal Overview  This provides an overview for using the portal system

How to Login This is for Athletes/Volunteers that have used the portal in the previous season. If you have not accessed prior to this - refer to Updating/Linking Portal Account.

Forgotten Password If you have a current account (above) and have forgotten your password.  When you submit the request, the system will reply and you will have 1 hour to reset.  Note - it takes a few minutes.  Check your junk mail/Spam for a reply if you do not see one.

Updating / Linking Portal Account This is for Athletes/Volunteers that have not accessed the portal after April 12, 2021.

NOTE:  if you are having difficulties with the Portal, please email the GDSO Registrar at greaterdurham.registrar@specialolympicsontario.ca with your concern.  Our volunteer Registrar will assist you with the Portal process when he is available.