WELCOME TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS
BC
Since 1980, Special Olympics BC (SOBC), a registered
charitable organization, has provided high-quality sports programs
and competitions to meet the needs and interests of individuals
with intellectual disabilities, enriching lives, and celebrating
personal achievement through positive sport experiences. Today,
over 3,500 athletes participate in Special Olympics
BC sports programs in 55 communities across
British Columbia.
For individuals with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics
BC offers life-enriching opportunities to:
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Train in high-quality sports programs with certified
coaches.
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Exercise regularly and improve their health, motor skills, and
coordination.
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Learn about teamwork and sportsmanship.
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Set athletic and personal goals.
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Increase confidence and self esteem.
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Meet new friends in a fun environment.
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Compete and travel.
Special Olympics BC welcomes athletes from a wide range of ages,
backgrounds, interests, and levels of ability, and provides a range
of opportunities that are suitable to diverse needs. Special
Olympics BC athletes may choose to train year-round in
one or several of the fifteen sports offered. You may choose to
participate in SOBC recreationally, or aim to compete at regional,
provincial, national, or world competitions. You may even decide to
become a Special Olympics athlete speaker, representative, or
program volunteer.
Please see the
Special Olympics BC Athlete Orientation Handbook for
more information on being a SOBC athlete.
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For more information on how you can train &
compete with Special Olympics BC:
Please contact:
Special Olympics BC Provincial Office.
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