Date: Tuesday, July 4th

Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 (1630 East Wellington Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5P8)

Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, Dinner served at 6:00pm.

Event Details: The night will feature karaoke so bring your best singing voice and a dinner consisting of pulled pork sliders, veggies, fruit on a stick with fruit punch to drink and an ice cream sundae bar! Dietary alternatives will only be considered if requested before June 20 so please let us know asap.

Cost: $10 for athletes, coaches and volunteers, $20 for family and supporters.

RSVP Deadline: June 20th!

Please RSVP By: Email Cynthia at CV_marino (please note Cynthia will be away May 27-June 9) or Tracey at trixie267.

How to pay for your tickets: Tickets may be purchased at your sport over the next few weeks or email Cynthia or Tracey.

We hope to see everyone 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!

Monday:
Track starting April 17th, 5:45-6:45pm, Rotary Bowl behind NDSS

Tuesday:
Soccer starting April 18th, 6:00-7:30pm, Quarterway School

Wednesday:
Softball starting April 12th, 6:30-8:00pm, Fairview School

Thursday:
Golf starting April 27th, 6:00-7:30pm, Beban Park Pitch and Putt

We’re still looking for a coach for Bocce if anyone is interested in helping out!

A reminder that all athletes and volunteers need to be registered before their first practice!

Get your forms in so that we can plan ahead. Thanks!

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!