Sorry for the short notice but our friends the Nanaimo Buccaneers are inviting all Special Olympics Nanaimo athletes to attend their game tonight (Thursday, January 12) at 7:15pm at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Entry for all athletes will be covered by the Bucs and as a special addition, our very own Sash Barbour will be dropping the puck before the game!

Athletes need to identify themselves at the front gate when entering the game. All other friends and family members will need to pay for their tickets to attend. For more information on tickets please visit: https://nanaimobuccaneers.ca

It has been great launching more programs this fall and welcoming back so many smiling faces. We thank all of our athletes and volunteers for your dedication to sport!

A reminder for everyone to stay active and healthy over the holidays and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Program End Dates for the Holidays

10-pin Bowling – December 19th, return January 16th

Basketball – December 5th, return January 9th

Dryland training/Club fit – December 5th, return January 9th

Swimming – December 15th, return January 10th

Floor Hockey – December 13th, return January 3rd

Powerlifting – December 14th, return January 11th

Fundamentals – December 7th, January 11th

5-pin Bowling – December 17th, return January 7th

With the first sign of snow today we wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about our winter weather policy. It’s really easy to remember if there’s snow, Special Olympics is a No Go!

Whenever there’s a chance of slipping or falling in icy conditions it’s best to stay home and healthy. If you’re ever in doubt please contact your coach before leaving for your program. We want everyone to remember safety first when the weather is poor!

If you have SO Nanaimo stories, results and pictures to share for the newsletter please send them to SOnewsnanaimo. Feedback on the newsletter always welcome!

We would like to invite all past and present SO Nanaimo athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, supporters, and sponsors to join us to celebrate Special Olympics Nanaimo’s 35th Anniversary and to recognize their inspiring ongoing dedication to making a difference through the power of sport and being part of this life-changing movement.

We are continually amazed by the long-standing dedication and participation that makes our programs possible.

Date: Friday October 21, 2022

Location: Moose Hall in Chase River

Time: 5:30-9:00pm – Doors open at 5:00pm

Event Details: Your ticket includes dinner, special presentations and a dance

Cost: $10 for athletes and volunteers, $15 for family and supporters

RSVP Deadline: September 30th!

Please RSVP By: Contact Deborah at 250.618.4093 or email deborahmunday53 and leave your name and the names of those who will be attending the event with you.

How to pay for your tickets: Deborah will be at 5pin bowling on the 24th of September or October 8th and 15th. You can also pay at the door.

We hope to see as many fans of Special Olympics as possible for what should be a great evening of fun and celebration!

We would like to invite all past and present SO Nanaimo athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, supporters, and sponsors to join us to celebrate Special Olympics Nanaimo’s 35th Anniversary and to recognize their inspiring ongoing dedication to making a difference through the power of sport and being part of this life-changing movement.

We are continually amazed by the long-standing dedication and participation that makes our programs possible.

Date: Friday October 21, 2022

Location: Moose Hall in Chase River

Time: 5:30-9:00pm – Doors open at 5:00pm

Event Details: Your ticket includes dinner, special presentations and a dance

Cost: $10 for athletes and volunteers, $15 for family and supporters

RSVP Deadline: September 30th!

Please RSVP By: Contact Deborah at 250.618.4093 or email deborahmunday53 and leave your name and the names of those who will be attending the event with you.

How to pay for your tickets: Deborah will be at 5pin bowling on the 24th of September or October 8th and 15th. You can also pay at the door.

We hope to see as many fans of Special Olympics as possible for what should be a great evening of fun and celebration!

If you have SO Nanaimo stories, results and pictures to share for the newsletter please send them to SOnewsnanaimo. Feedback on the newsletter always welcome!

Happy September everyone! Touching base with a quick reminder that we will be hosting an in-person registration night this upcoming Thursday, September 8th from 6-8pm at Beban Park for everyone that wants to get their forms done then. All athletes and volunteers must fill out their forms each year so that we have your updated information for the programs.

Some have asked about the current COVID-19 requirements and recently, after careful consultation with community members and sport, health, and legal experts, Special Olympics BC has decided to remove the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all programs, competitions, and events. All the other strong safety protocols in the SOBC Communicable Disease Prevention Plan remain in place.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

As the end of summer is sneaking up on us we wanted to make sure everyone has the registration info for the upcoming year. A reminder that all athletes and volunteers must fill out their forms each year so that we have your updated information for the programs.

Some have asked about the current COVID-19 requirements and recently, after careful consultation with community members and sport, health, and legal experts, Special Olympics BC has decided to remove the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all programs, competitions, and events. All the other strong safety protocols in the SOBC Communicable Disease Prevention Plan remain in place.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

SOBC Nanaimo’s annual meeting was held earlier this month and a new local commitee was elected for the upcoming year. Congratulations to the new team:

Local Coordinator – Deborah Munday

Program Coordinator – Angela Behn

Treasurer – Heiko Behn

Secretary – Tracey Murphy

Registration Coordinator – Dave Forrester

Fundraising Coordinator – Jacky Sheng

Volunteer Coordinator – Shania Phillips

Parent Liaison – Heather Phillips

Event Coordinator – Vacant

A huge thank you to our outgoing Event Coordinator Debbie Young for providing so many opportunities for the athletes to come together and celebrate Special Olympics Nanaimo! You’ll be missed but we’re glad you’ll continue as a coach!

Please make sure you thank all of the volunteers that work tirelessly behind the scenes and as coaches to make sure our programs are successful each year! Without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do!

The Special Olympics Nanaimo annual meeting will take place on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30pm at the Beban Park Social Centre. All parents, caregivers, volunteers, athletes and supporters of Special Olympics are welcome to attend.

The local committee is looking for more volunteers for the upcoming year. If you’re interested in attending one meeting a month and supporting our athletes and volunteers we would love to hear from you. The local committee consists of these volunteer roles:

Local Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Treasurer, Fundraiser, Volunteer Coordinator, Registrar, Event Coordinator, Secretary and Parent/Caregiver Liaison.

If you have any questions about the meeting or the volunteer opportunities please let us know.

I hope to see many of you there!