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December 2023 Spotlight on Special Olympics
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Deck the halls! It’s that time of year and some Special Olympics cheer! Read the full update from our athlete reporter Mike Oswald.
We are now on Instagram where you can find Mike's very first few interviews. Stay tuned for more over time. https://www.instagram.com/moswaldathletereporter/ |
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ATHLETE REMINDERS FOR 2023/2024 SPORTS
- Please contact your coach if you will be away from practice for any reason.
- No sports on holidays or when schools are closed if the program is offered in a gym.
- Please remember a Special Olympics shirt is required uniform for practise – no jeans. If you need one, please tell your coach what size so we can order one.
APRIL 2023 SPOTLIGHT - WINTER SPORTS WRAP AND SPRING STARTS
Read the full article from our Athlete Reporter Mike Oswald. Some highlights....On March 12th, Orca swim team athletes Hailey Borowski, Genny Verge, Lindsay Pearson, Lisa Wortley and Stephanie Rogers attended a swim meet in Coquitlam and all came home proudly bearing brand new personal bests!!
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Coach Dave Sandness was presented with a Ten Year Coaching pin for his decade of dynamite skill in guiding his athletes to set the ice aflame!!
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Our Special Olympics basketball team in Gibsons wrapped their season with a game against players from the local women’s drop in league. Head coach Sam said it was a fun game with lots of skills, team work, and as usual high 5’s all around at the final buzzer. Amanda Boghen finished the night as lead scorer. Basketball starts up again in the fall.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES CONNECTING THROUGH SPORT FOR COMMUNITY AND FUN
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Interested in becoming a coach or volunteer with Special Olympics on the Sunshine Coast? Special Olympics BC has a web page with tons of resources on becoming a volunteer. And please reach out to us - we would love to hear from you.
Thank you from Special O to our dedicated generous donors over the past few years. Funds were directed to our Special Olympics swim program.
District of Sechelt ($2,000)
Sunshine Coast Regional District ($1,500)
Town of Gibson ($1,000).
Sunshine Coast Community Foundation ($3,000)
District of Sechelt ($2,000)
Sunshine Coast Regional District ($1,500)
Town of Gibson ($1,000).
Sunshine Coast Community Foundation ($3,000)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUNSHINE COAST
We are a volunteer, non-profit organization providing sport, recreation training and competition to athletes with intellectual disabilities on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. We have over 60 athletes participating in the 13 programs we offer here on the Sunshine Coast.
Every day we see the impact that Special Olympics has on those involved - from the athletes, volunteers, coaches and parents, to the community at large. Athletes pay a minimal fee to participate in the sport. The remaining cost of running our programs through local and provincial fundraising activities.
We are always actively recruiting for new coaches, assistant coaches, general volunteers and executive members. If you are interested in finding out more then please contact us.
Every day we see the impact that Special Olympics has on those involved - from the athletes, volunteers, coaches and parents, to the community at large. Athletes pay a minimal fee to participate in the sport. The remaining cost of running our programs through local and provincial fundraising activities.
We are always actively recruiting for new coaches, assistant coaches, general volunteers and executive members. If you are interested in finding out more then please contact us.
COAST ATHLETE WINS 3 GOLD MEDALS AT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES
March 16, 2019
We had some exciting news this spring. Our swim athlete Genny Verge has won 2 Gold medals at the Special Olympic World Games in Abu Dhabi. Congratulations Genny!! We are all so proud of her and the dedication and training she has demonstrated– her coaches and training staff are to be congratulated too!!!
We had some exciting news this spring. Our swim athlete Genny Verge has won 2 Gold medals at the Special Olympic World Games in Abu Dhabi. Congratulations Genny!! We are all so proud of her and the dedication and training she has demonstrated– her coaches and training staff are to be congratulated too!!!
Come volunteer with Special O on the Coast!
We have several coaching positions open for new volunteers. Curious to learn more? Have a look at what we offer and how we support volunteers on the Volunteer Information page. Connect with one of the coaches to hear the rewarding experience of coaching Special O. All the contact details are here.
our Program aims & goals
- Provide high-quality sport programs and competitions to meet the needs and interests of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Enrich lives and celebrate personal achievements through positive sport experiences.
- Help to instill and improve self-esteem and physical awareness and enhance capabilities.
- Provide quality coaching.
- Promote sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Provide the opportunity to participate in local, regional, provincial, national and international competition.
- Provide opportunities for athletes to develop social skills, cultivate friendships, and to strive for and achieve goals.
did you know?
Did you know that there are Special Olympics programs offered in over 180 countries and that Special Olympics is an international organization founded by the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation?
In 1980, Special Olympics BC was established as an accredited chapter of Special Olympics Canada.
To read more about the Special Olympics organization, please click on the links below:
* Special Olympics BC
* Special Olympics Canada
* International Special Olympics
* Region 5 (North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, Squamish & Richmond)
In 1980, Special Olympics BC was established as an accredited chapter of Special Olympics Canada.
To read more about the Special Olympics organization, please click on the links below:
* Special Olympics BC
* Special Olympics Canada
* International Special Olympics
* Region 5 (North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, Squamish & Richmond)
