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SOBC – Cowichan Valley athlete Julie Black (centre) showed her skills at the 2017 SOBC Summer Games. She says Special Olympics allows her to make new friends and play all the sports she loves.
The pandemic has been especially hard for people with intellectual disabilities. This year, more than ever, funds raised by the New Car Dealers...
Special Olympics BC Youth Enagement Project
Too often individuals with intellectual disabilities are forgotten, marginalized, and disrespected, even today. In Special Olympics, athletes and...
Graphic: Athlete training tips
With summer upon us, it’s important to talk about sun safety and the steps you need to take to protect yourself from the sun! Use a broad-spectrum...
Special Olympics BC Youth Enagement Project
Too often individuals with intellectual disabilities are forgotten, marginalized, and disrespected, even today. In Special Olympics, athletes and...
Athlete Miranda Orth running on a track
Miranda Orth is a dedicated Special Olympics BC Athlete Reporter and Nanaimo athlete. She worked hard throughout the SOBC Provincial Challenge Games...
SOBC Return to Sport Plan principles
Special Olympics BC’s Return to Sport status is as follows: All sports (except powerlifting) are in SOBC’s Return to Sport Level 2. Powerlifting is in...