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March 2022: SPRING SPORTS ARE STARTING !!!

3/11/2022

 
I know many have been awaiting this news. SPRING SPORTS ARE STARTING IN MARCH!!!!
 
All sports will run for 12 weeks with the exception of swimming.
Here’s the breakdown so far. Some times and venues are yet to be confirmed.
 
Mondays 6-7:30 pm: Soccer in Gibsons from April 4-June 20
Head Coach Richard Hoath
Sechelt athletes will travel to Gibsons
 
Tuesdays 6:30-800 pm: Softball in Sechelt from April 5 to June 21
Head Coach Randy Younghusband
 
Wednesdays 6-7pm: Swimming in Sechelt from March 16th to May 18th
Head Coach Cathy Verge.
 
Thursdays 6-7pm: Track & Field from March 24th to June 23rd
Head Coach Tania Finnigan.
 
Saturdays 10:30 am-12:00 pm: Bocce from April 2nd to June 25th
Head Coach Judy MacDonald
 
To make certain you are registered ahead of time, contact Allyson Pearson imaparadis@dccnet.com
 
Special O is always looking for fresh faces. The Executive would welcome a new Volunteer and Program coordinator. We are also looking for assistant coaches for bocce and softball. Please contact Pat Stuart pat_stuart@dccnet.com
 
As spring sports bloom, the ever-popular curling comes to an end on March 19. Athletes and coaches will celebrate with their traditional Crazy Hat day.
 
Unfortunately, the in-person Athlete Leadership Summit had to be rescheduled. However, Genny Verge will still be able to participate in the near future.
 
The return of the Polar Plunge, sponsored by Prospera Credit Union, is the 2022 fundraiser for SOBC. This year it is even more than a fundraiser. It is a way for many SOBC athletes to interact albeit not all together as pandemic restrictions have made this difficult.
 
Fundraise within your community from March 5th to 20th and come up with COOL and creative ideas for your plunge!  Share on social media and tag Special Olympics BC! 
Register at www.plunge4specialolympics.com.
 
Special Olympic athletes have abilities in many areas other than their chosen sports and although February was Inclusion month we must keep top of mind that Inclusion should happen every month of the year. Many athletes can become isolated if they lack employment opportunities through no fault of their own. We are grateful for those on the Sunshine Coast who embrace the abilities of people with disabilities. Choose to Include!
 
On a more somber note, we honour the memory of Nancy Inglis. Executive Secretary, Pat Stuart released this statement: Nancy was a much-appreciated, member of our Special Olympics Sunshine Coast local.   She started as our executive secretary in September of 2015.  She was always very eloquent and kept excellent records for the organization.  
She also volunteered as an assistant coach with the bocce program for a number of years. She was very supportive of the athletes and made everyone feel included.  We will definitely miss her.

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    Micheal Oswald is the "media man" / athlete reporter for Special Olympics Sunshine Coast.  You can frequently find him out at the many events our local hosts, whether it be taking photos or interviewing participants and/or coaches.  His work is published in our local media and beyond, including an article in the Huffington Post.

    Micheal is also the author of the book I Am A Man Who Cries. The book is a heartfelt compilation of essays, songs and poems - many of which address the experiences and challenges Micheal has faced as a person living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. 

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