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 see below (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” to a program.  The Team Managers/Head Coaches are responsible for this. 

6. The cost of each program is not listed at this time.  The cost will be similar to last year. 

7. If you have questions regarding a specific program, please connect with the Head coach/Team manager.  The registrar is responsible to assist with the registration process . 

8) For more Help click on Portal Help

Thanks to the ‘Durham Regional Police’ and their LETR (Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics) volunteer committee members for putting on a well run ‘Polar Plunge’ fundraiser today! The number of law enforcement and many other “plungers” from our community was amazing. Kudos to our GDSO athletes who bravely “plunged” you still have time to donate visit https://soopolarplunge.crowdchange.ca/128009 

A BIG THANK YOU to Canadian Progress Club Durham Region Women and Canadian Progress Club Durham South City of Pickering for all your amazing support for our swim meet on March 22nd  

Date: Sunday June 28th

Location: Mill Run Golf Club

Address: 299 Regional Rd 8 Uxbridge

Time: 8:45am Registration

10am Shotgun

2pm Lunch/Awards

Tournament Includes:

Registration Gift

Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

For more information: https://sites.google.com/specialo.../gdsogolftournament/home

Date: March 28th, 2026

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Tribute Communities Centre Oshawa

Sign Up: https://soopolarplunge.crowdchange.ca/.../choose...

More Information: https://soopolarplunge.crowdchange.ca/128009

This decision follows a thorough evaluation process and extensive consultations with many partners across the country. The introduction of Floorball provides an exciting new avenue for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities to showcase their talents and strengthens our commitment to expanding our programs to reach more Canadians and foster a more inclusive sport landscape across the country

Our team is called Durham Generals we practice Wednesday nights at Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby from 6pm to 8pm 

Look who is in the first winning photo, way to go GDSO Athlete Ryan H.!

Ryan is a multi-sport athlete, and is part of the ‘Durham Junior Dodgers’ softball team heading to the National Summer Games in Medicine Hat in August.