MEDICINE HAT, AB – June 22, 2026 – EnerStar Solutions is proud to announce its support of the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026 as a Coach Level Sponsor, helping deliver the technology and connectivity infrastructure required to support one of Canada’s premier sporting events.
Founded in Medicine Hat, AB in 2011 by Executive Chairman Jim van der Sloot, EnerStar has grown from its early beginnings into a North American service provider of communications, technology, accommodations, power, and infrastructure solutions. Despite its growth across Canada and the United States, Medicine Hat remains central to its leadership and decision-making, with its Executive Chairman, members of the board, and key executive, management, and financial teams based in the community.
As part of its sponsorship commitment, EnerStar is providing connectivity services for the Games through its communications division as an Authorized Reseller of Starlink. Leveraging Starlink’s high-performance satellite connectivity, EnerStar will deliver and support mission-critical communications infrastructure throughout the event, enabling reliable connectivity for communications, score reporting, live streaming, and other operational requirements throughout the Games.
As one of the Games’ major sponsors, EnerStar is proud to contribute both its expertise and resources to help create an exceptional experience for athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and visitors from across Canada.
“Medicine Hat is where EnerStar began, and it remains an important part of who we are as a company,” said Richard Kowalchuk, President and Chief Executive Officer of EnerStar Solutions. “Supporting the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games is an opportunity to give back to our community while helping create an event that celebrates determination, inclusion, and achievement. We are honored to play a role in bringing these Games to Medicine Hat this August and helping ensure the connectivity and technology behind the scenes support a successful experience for everyone involved.”
The Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026, taking place August 11–15, 2026, will bring together athletes from across the country to compete at the highest level of Special Olympics sport while fostering inclusion, community engagement, and opportunities for athletes to showcase their dedication and accomplishments.
For EnerStar, supporting the Games reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to investing in the communities where its employees live and work.
“We recognize the tremendous effort required to host an event of this scale,” added Richard. “The organizing committee, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners have worked incredibly hard to make these Games a reality. We are proud to stand alongside them and support an event that will leave a lasting impact on Medicine Hat and on the athletes participating.” EnerStar Solutions looks forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, and visitors to Medicine Hat and celebrating the spirit of the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in 2026.
