A brand new Powerlifting program will start on Wednesday, January 8th and will run on Wednesdays & Fridays from 7 – 8:30 pm. The training will be at the Island Optimal gym with coaches Joel Meier & Pat Kowal. Please note that Special Olympics athletes must be 16 years of age before competing in powerlifting.
Powerlifting is about more than squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. It is about perseverance, overcoming barriers, and striving for success.
Powerlifting events include Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift Combination (Bench Press and Deadlift), Combination (Bench Press, Deadlift, and Squat).
Paradise Island Cheese Update
Thank you to everyone that placed an order for our cheese fundraiser. Jacky is picking up all the orders on December 18th and will coordinate delivery or pick-up once she has everything. Please contact her for more details at 250.802.1088.
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
The Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath
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As we’re rapidly approaching the winter break all of us at Special Olympics Nanaimo want to wish our hard working athletes, volunteers, families and supporters a happy and safe holiday season!
It’s has been another great year of competition, achievement and friendship and none of this is possible without the dedication of our athletes and the help and support of our many local volunteers. Thank you for all that you do to make Special Olympics Nanaimo great!
A reminder for everyone to stay active and healthy over the break and we look forward to seeing you all again in the new year!
Holiday Break Dates
Sport
Last Practice
Before Break
First Practice
After Break
Floor Hockey
Dec-17
Jan-07
Rythmic Gymnastics
Dec-11
Jan-08
Dryland/Club fit
Dec-09
Jan-13
5-pin Bowling
Dec-21
Jan-11
Athletic Club
Dec-11
Jan-08
10-Pin Bowling
Dec-16
Jan-06
Basketball
Dec-16
Jan-06
Figure Skating
Contact Angela
Curling
TBD
TBD
Swimming
Dec 17
Jan-02
Local Committee Reminder
The next SOBC Nanaimo Local Committee meeting will be held on December 10th at 7 pm at the Country Grocer Community Room on Dufferin Crescent and is open to anyone. If you have questions or comments about anything and everything related to Special Olympics the committee is happy to discuss issues that are brought to the their attention. To contact the local directly please email SO.Nanaimo.Local.Coordinator.
Bad Weather Reminder
As the weather changes we want to remind everyone about our winter weather policy. It’s really easy to remember that if there’s snow, Special Olympics is a No Go! We want everyone to remember safety first when the weather is poor.
We want your pictures and stories!
We’re always looking for material for the newsletters. If you have photos and stories you would like included please send them to SOnewsnanaimo!
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
The Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath
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!
SOBC Nanaimo is hosting an invitational swim meet this Sunday at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. All of the action starts at 10:45 and runs until 5pm. Please come out and cheer on your friends!
If you would like more information or to volunteer please contact Dawn Henderson at dawnhenderson@shaw.ca.
Congratulations to Special Olympics Nanaimo coach and volunteer Angela Behn who has been named the Special Olympics Canada Female Coach of the Year! This is a tremendous achievement and very deserved for Angela who has given countless hours in support of Special Olympics, the athletes and other coaches.
Angela has previously been awarded provincial coaching awards and has helped many athletes achieve medals at regional, provincial, national and world levels. To read more about coach Angela and all of the recipients of the Special Olympics Canada National Award winners that will be receiving their awards this November in Toronto please click here.
It’s National Coaches Week! On behalf of the athletes and the executive we want to thank all of our volunteer coaches for all that you do to make our programs and athletes so successful! We couldn’t do it without you!
Unfortunately there was no option to register for Athletic Club included on the registration form provided by SOBC but we are still running this program!
If you wish to participate this year please email sobcnanaimoreg as soon as you can. The program starts at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 18th at Fairview Elementary.
Thanks,
Geoff
Fall 2019 SO Nanaimo Schedule
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Wednesday’s from 6:00-7:00
September 18-Dec 11
At Fairview School
Our head coach is Stephanie Martyn (stephaniemartyn@shaw.ca)
Athletic Club
Wednesday’s from 7:00-8:30
September 18-Dec 11
At Fairview School
Our head coach is Julia Bradshaw (julia.claire.bradshaw@gmail.com)
Floor Hockey
Tuesday’s at 6:00-7:30
Oct 15 – Dec 17
Rock City Elementary School
Our head coach is Cole Daugherty (coled0527@gmail.com)
5-pin Bowling
Saturday’s from 2:00-4:00
Sept 21 – Dec 21
At Brechin Lanes
Our head coach is Jacky Sheng (jacky_sheng13@hotmail,com)
Swimming
Tuesday and Thursdays, with separate 5:00-6:00 and 6:00-7:00 pm sections.
Sept 24 – Dec 24
At Beban Park Center
Our head coach is Dawn Henderson (729-0472)
10-pin Bowling
Monday’s 3:00-5:00
Oct 21 – Dec 16
At Splitsville Lanes
Our head coach is Doris Montgomery (753-4575)
Dryland training/Club fit
Monday’s 6:30 – 7:30 – please note changed time
Oct 21 – Dec 9
At Quarterway Elementary
Our head coach is John Campbell (753-7125)
Figure Skating
Dates and timing To Be Determined
At Cliff McNabb Arena
Our head coach is Angela Behn (angelabehn)
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
The Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath
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!
Sorry for the confusion everyone but registration night for athletes and volunteers is tonight from 6:00 to 8 pm at the Quarterway School Gym. As promised the new medical forms can be found by sobcnanaimoreg) or they can be completed, printed and brought to the registration night.
Please remember to bring your care card, email info, any change of medical information and the $25 registration fee. Swimmers ($50/session) bring your program fees with you as well. Bowlers ($65/session) will pay their fees at the lanes.
If you’re unable to make the registration night, money for the registration and other fees can be mailed to the address below.
Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo
P.O. Box 993, Station A
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 5N2 Registration will not be taken at sport programs!
Fall 2019 SO Nanaimo Schedule
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Wednesday’s from 6:00-7:00
September 18-Dec 11
At Fairview School
Our head coach is Stephanie Martyn (stephaniemartyn@shaw.ca)
Athletic Club
Wednesday’s from 7:00-8:30
September 18-Dec 11
At Fairview School.
Our head coach is Julia Bradshaw (julia.claire.bradshaw@gmail.com)
Floor Hockey
Tuesday’s at 6:00-7:30
Oct 15 – Dec 17
Rock City Elementary School Quarterway School
Our head coach is Cole Daugherty (coled0527@gmail.com)
5-pin Bowling
Saturday’s from 2:00-4:00
Sept 21 – Dec 21
At Brechin Lanes
Our head coach is Jacky Sheng (jacky_sheng13@hotmail,com)
Swimming
Tuesday and Thursdays, with separate 5:00-6:00 and 6:00-7:00 pm sections.
Sept 24 – Dec 24
At Beban Park Center
Our head coach is Dawn Henderson (729-0472)
10-pin Bowling
Monday’s 3:00-5:00
Oct 21 – Dec 16
At Splitsville Lanes
Our head coach is Doris Montgomery (753-4575)
Dryland training/Club fit
Monday’s 6:30 – 7:30 – please note changed time
Oct 21 – Dec 9
At Quarterway Elementary
Our head coach is John Campbell (753-7125)
Figure Skating
Dates and timing To Be Determined
At Cliff McNabb Arena
Our head coach is Angela Behn (angelabehn)
SO Nanaimo Beer and Burger Fundraiser
Special Olympics Nanaimo is having a Beer and Burger and Silent Auction fundraiser on Thursday, October 24th from 6-9pm at the Old City Station Pub.
Tickets are $20 and we are asking for coaches and volunteers to please help with selling tickets. If each coach sold five tickets we’d have a great event to support local athlete programs, equipment, uniforms and travel.
Please contact Jacky at 250.802.1088 to get your tickets and for more information on this great event.
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
The Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath
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!