County of Brant Supports Special Olympics Ontario 2025 Provincial Summer Games

County of Brant, ON – The County of Brant is proud to announce its support for the Special Olympics

Ontario 2025 Provincial Summer Games, which will take place from July 10 to July 13, 2025, in both the County of Brant and City of Brantford. Hosted by the Brantford Police Service, OPP and Six Nations Police Service, the event will welcome athletes from across the province to compete and celebrate the spirit of inclusion and achievement.

Local Special Olympics participants, as well as members from the Games Organizing Committee attended the November 26 County of Brant Council meeting to present information on the Games and ask for Council’s support Council approved several measures to support the Games, including:

• Recognizing monetary fees as in-kind donations to the event.

• Allowing interested County staff to volunteer during working hours where operationally feasible.

• Authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to allocate up to $15,000 in supplementary expenses, if required.

Earlier this month, the County of Brant Paramedic Services Committee also approved a request for in- kind support from Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services for the games.

Special Olympics Athletes, members of the Games Organizing Committee and Mayor David Bailey at County of Brant Council Chambers Submitted Photo

“The Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games embody the values of community, determination, and excellence, which align perfectly with the County of Brant’s commitment to inclusivity and support for all residents,” said Mayor David Bailey “We are thrilled to contribute to this incredible event and encourage everyone to join in celebrating these remarkable athletes.”

With events running from July 10–13, 2025, the Games will welcome over 750 athletes from across Ontario and will showcase the hard work and dedication of athletes in a variety of competitions while bringing together communities from the County of Brant, City of Brantford, and Six Nations of the Grand River. The Green Lane Sports Complex in Paris will be home to the softball competition. The County of Brant invites residents and businesses to participate, volunteer, and support this transformative event.

For more information on the Special Olympics Ontario 2025 Provincial Summer Games, including how to get involved, visit https://provincialgames.com