Stories
Special Olympics Team BC News Stories
- Special Olympics Team BC brings home personal bests at 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
- Special Olympics Team BC unstoppable at 2026 National Summer Games
- B.C. athletes set to shine at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta
- SO Team BC 2026 welcomes SOBC’s first all-female soccer team
- Announcing the SO Team BC 2026 Training Squad
Special Olympics Team BC Profile Stories
Every personal best represents countless hours of training, determination, and support from coaches, families, supporters, volunteers, and communities across British Columbia. We are tremendously proud of what Special Olympics Team BC 2026 accomplished.
SOC Games News Stories
- From the starting line to the history books: Trevor Klassen and Tyler LeFebvre
- Thrilling final day on the bocce courts: Patrik Lowe
- B.C. athlete finds belonging in women's soccer debut: Julie Black
- Phillips family shares the National Games stage: Arianna, Natasha, and Lornita Phillips
- Coaches go the extra mile to help athletes reach National Games: SO Team BC rhythmic gymnastics
Meet the team behind the stories
Find member profiles and the full roster to learn more about Special Olympics Team BC's 243 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 75 volunteer coaches, and 22 mission staff, hailing from 42 communities across the province.
Media Coverage
- Eleven Campbell River athletes bound for Special Olympics Canada Summer Games - Campbell River Mirror, August 1, 2026
- Prince George Special Olympics athletes head to nationals in Medicine Hat, July 31
- Cranbrook Bocce team heading to the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games - 1029 Rewind Radio, July 27
- Trio from Powell River headed to Special Olympics Summer Games - Powell River Peak, July 23, 2026
- Burns Lake volunteer heads to Special Olympics Summer Games - Burns Lake Lakes District News, July 15, 2026
- BC to be a part of the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, The Cascade, July 14
- Trail Special Olympic swimmer to compete at Canada Games - Today in BC
- Cowichan’s Special Olympians ready to shine at Canada Summer Games - Today in BC, July 10
- Special Olympics athletes from Smithers bound for national stage - The Interior News, July 6, 2026
- Kootenays sending athletes, coaches to Special Olympics Canada Summer Games - Today in BC, July 3, 2026
- Oceanside Special Olympics golfer Thompson to compete at national event in Alberta - Parksville Qualicum News, July 2, 2026
- Ridge Meadows Special Olympics athlete ready to represent province - Maple Ridge News, July 1, 2026
- Prince George Special Olympics athletes on Team BC prepare for national stage, Prince George Citizen, June 30, 2026
- Vernon trio earn Team BC selection for Special Olympics Canada Summer Games - Vernon Morning Star, June 29
- Victoria athletes set sights on Special Olympic Canada Games - Saanich News, June 26, 2026
- Swimmers at Powell River Spring Splash qualify for nationals - Powell River Peak, April 14, 2026
- 100 Mile House Special Olympian eyes gold this summer - 100 Mile Free Press, April 3, 2026
- 5 Quesnel athletes heading to 2026 Special Olympics Canada in Medicine Hat – Quesnel Observer, December 4, 2025
- Special Olympians Thompson and Button to compete at National Games – PBQ News, November 15, 2025
- Campbell River sending 11 athletes to 2026 Special Olympics National Games – Campbell River Mirror, November 13, 2025
- Prince George athletes to compete in national games – CKPG Today, October 7, 2025
- Hometown Heroes: 3 Quesnel Special Olympians going to 2026 Canada Summer Games – Quesnel Observer, September 30, 2025
