SONL recognizes the following as official sports:

Summer Sports
Bocce
Soccer
Swimming
Track & Field
Powerlifting
5 Pin Bowling

Winter Sports
Curling
Cross Country Skiing
Figure Skating
Floor Hockey
Snowshoeing

In addition to the SONL Sports, Special Olympics Canada recognizes the following as official sports:

Summer Sports
10 Pin Bowling
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Softball

Winter Sports
Alpine Skiing
Speed Skating
Snowshoeing
Demonstration
Golf
Bocce
Basketball

Special Olympics International also recognizes:
Badminton
Cricket
Cycling
Equestrian
Floorball
Artistic Gymnastics
Judo
Kayaking
Netball
Play Activities
Roller Skating
Sailing
Snowboarding
Speed Skating
Table Tennis
Team Handball
Tennis
Unified Sports
Volleyball


Prohibited Sports
Prohibited sports are those that do not meet the minimum health and safety standards of Special Olympics Canada and/or Special Olympics International or are a potential danger to its athletes. The following prohibited sports, and events, are not part of any Special Olympics competition, event, training program, clinic, etc.:

Athletics: Javelin, Hammer Throw, Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Discus
Aquatics: Platform Dives
Gymnastics: Trampoline
Nordic Skiing: Biathlon, Nordic Jumping
Contact Sports: All Contact Sports, including: Marital Arts, Wrestling, Judo, Karate, Boxing, Rugby, American Football
Other: Fencing, Shooting