Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024

Hosting Athletes from Across Canada

Project Background

From February 27 - March 2, Calgary welcomed over 4,000 visitors, including athletes, coaches, officials, and mission staff, along with their families and friends for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2024! The week was filled with incredible displays of community and sportsmanship from our country’s athletes!

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to produce both the Opening Ceremony and the Safeway’s Champions Celebration at the Nutrien Western Event Centre and the Calgary Municipal Building, respectively.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2024 Opening Ceremony

  • Successfully produced the Opening Ceremony for the Special Olympics Winter Games Calgary 2024, showcasing Calgary’s diverse and inclusive community.

    • Curated a land acknowledgement in collaboration with the National accessArts Centre and figure skater Meg Oshada.

    • Partnered with Indigenous dance group members Brent Dodginghorse, DerRic Starlight, and others to welcome athletes to Treaty 7.

    • Engaged local artists Tiffany Lynn Cyffley and Rozzie Lee to collaborate with athletes on creating welcome banners.

  • Organized performances by The Young Canadians, Chinook Country Line Dancers, and other local talents, ensuring a dynamic and memorable ceremony.

  • Highlighted the unity, resilience, and shared dreams of over 1,200 athletes, coaches, and mission staff from across Canada, igniting the spirit of the Games with a ceremonial cauldron lighting.

2024 CHAMPIONS CELEBRATION

  • Produced the Champions Celebration event, which included a Stampede-themed pancake breakfast and medal presentations for sports like bowling, figure skating, speed skating, snowshoeing, and alpine skiing.

  • Coordinated participation from notable figures, including Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Premier Danielle Smith, representatives from Tourism Calgary, the Calgary Flames Foundation, and Special Olympics Athlete Ambassadors.

  • Engaged performers such as Three Left Feet, Little Red Ball Company, and DJ Paul Spencer, along with appearances by Stampede Royalty, to create a festive and celebratory atmosphere.

  • Worked closely with community partners and sponsors, including Safeway, to ensure the success of the event and foster strong relationships within the local community.

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