DRPS Children's Games set for October 24 at Durham College in Oshawa

The 2026 DRPS Children's Games take place Saturday, October 24, at Durham College in Oshawa, offering inclusive, participation-based sporting activities for children aged 5 to 18 of various physical abilities.

By Daily Durham News

Oct 2, 2026, 5:09 p.m. ET1 min read

Updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:49 p.m. ET

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The Durham Regional Police Children's Games provide a fun and inclusive sporting opportunity for children aged 5 to 18 with a variety of physical abilities, according to DRPS. Athletes from across Durham Region and the GTA take part in participation-based activities including basketball, wheelchair rugby, parachute games and more, each adapted so children of all abilities can take part.

The 2026 Games are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Durham College, 2000 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa, with registration beginning between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. Registration for 2026 is now open at www.drps.ca/childrensgames. Participants receive a team t-shirt, and every athlete receives a medal.

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