“Come on Caledon!” motionball’s Marathon of Sport Returns to community

June 25, 2026 · 0 Comments

By Riley Murphy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

motionball’s Marathon of Sport, a day of inclusion and athletic competition, is returning yet again to Caledon this September, and they’re looking for the Caledon community to step up and take part.

motionball’s Marathon of Sport is a day of “healthy” competition where teams compete in a variety of sports to raise awareness and vital funds for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.

Community members and local organizations are tasked with forming teams to participate, and the more teams registered, the more local Special Olympics athletes get to take part.

Co-Event Director and Special Olympics athlete Jason Scorcia was part of the driving force in bringing the day of fun to Caledon, and now he’s been able to watch it evolve over the years.

Co-Event Director Lucrezia Chiappetta says this year is shaping up to be the biggest yet.

This will be Scorcia’s fifth year taking part, and Chiappetta’s fourth.

Scortia’s not the only Special Olympics athlete who’s been dedicated to the event from the very beginning; this year’s Honorary Athlete, Dawn Janes, has been attending since the first event in Caledon.

Not just in motionball’s Marathon of Sport, Chiappetta notes Janes partakes and volunteers at all motionball Caledon events.

For Janes, it’s a full circle moment.

She says she likes attending the event and seeing new faces year after year.

And, most importantly, “to have fun.”

For her mother, Wanda Janes, she says it’s all about seeing the socialization, activeness and movement it brings to everyone.

“It’s doing the activities along with the company and the friends and all that. It’s always seeing new people up, new athletes out,” adds Scorcia.

For his mother, Brenda Scorcia, that the day provides an educational experience for those who have never been around people with special needs, and pairing them in teams creates a strong, comfortable learning environment.

“If there isn’t anybody in your life with an intellectual disability, you don’t really have that opportunity,” Chiappetta adds on. “This really does give that opportunity. It really takes the fun back into fundraising.”

“It’s not just about building awareness and raising money for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. It’s about the inclusivity of this particular event that makes it so unique, bringing everybody together for a good cause.”

“The more we get the word out, the better,” says Brenda Scorcia. “The more teams we have, the more athletes we can have.”

Chiappetta says in previous years they’ve been able to have 20 Special Olympic Athletes attend the event, but with at least 50 athletes registered with the Special Olympics Caledon chapter, they’re hoping to include even more athletes this year.

Participants can even sign up individually and be placed on a team for the event.

Chiappetta adds the event has its own “Caledon way” and that, with such strong relationships among motionball Caledon, Special Olympics Caledon, and all the parents and volunteers, it creates a very supportive atmosphere.

This year, the athletes are looking forward to a brand-new addition, karaoke, as well as some fun dance warm-ups.

“That’s my favourite thing,” says Janes, who also participates in Tishos Music Academy in Bolton.

She says her favourite parts are dancing and singing, specifically K-pop.

With the event date set and music playlists picked out, the co-event directors say they’re just waiting on more teams, participants, and sponsors.

“Come on Caledon!” says Chiappetta.

One team looking forward to another year of fun-filled competition is the Bolton company, Sportscorp/Charrisma Travel.

This year marks their third year participating, and over the past two years, they’ve raised over $6,500 for the event.

“We have a ton of fun participating every year and our team really looks forward to it as well,” says Lauren Harris with Sportscorp/Charrisma Travel.

She says that not only were they looking to support the local community when they first joined, but that Special Olympics is an organization “close to their hearts,” as some of their team members have children who are a part of Special Olympics.

On top of that, as Sportscorp/Charrisma Travel, they like to “get out and be active,” which makes it a perfect fit.

Shawn Ashton with Sportscorp/Charrisma Travel adds that not only is it a great cause, but it’s a great opportunity for their team to join together outside of work in a fun environment.

“The cause is what draws us, but the ability to kind of bring your team out outside of work, even if it’s just friends, getting together, it’s a good opportunity to support something local, have some good belly laughs and just be part of something bigger than yourself in your day-to-day life,” adds Harris.

“We have some pretty competitive people on our team too,” says Ashton, laughing that this is their “redemption” year after not winning last year’s dodgeball competition at the event.

As their team grows, they look forward to another fun day outside to get together and use it as an opportunity to build their team and connect outside of work.

Ashton adds that he’s sure there’s something new and exciting still to come this year, noting the effort put in by the organizing team of motionball Caledon.

“They put a lot of work into this year after year, and it’s nice to see it growing every year too,” he says.

With what’s set to be the biggest and best year yet, those looking to register their team, or as an individual, can do so at motionball.com/marathonofsport.