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Special Olympics Nanaimo March Newsletter

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Special Olympics Nanaimo
March Newsletter
Special Olympics World Summer Games On Now

The Special Olympics World Summer Games Abu Dhabi 2019 are now underway and our very own Arianna Phillips is competing in Track and Field. To see her competition schedule and follow the results you can visit the official games page. TSN will also be broadcasting parts of the games and you can see the schedule here.

Pictured is Arianna (right) enjoying Dubai with fellow BC athlete April Armstrong.
The Nanaimo floor hockey team was fortunate to have the VIU Mariners stop by for the final night of the season. It was an action packed game with lots of laughs, goals, banter and most importantly, smiles all around. The athletes were so excited to have them there. Of course, it made it that much better for our athletes to be victorious over the mariners in a hard fought game. It was a perfect ending to a great season. Even though I took over about half way through the season, the athletes, care givers, parents and Special Olympics staff & volunteers were amazing and welcomed me with open arms. I grew attached to my team almost immediately and can’t wait to see what the years ahead will hold for us. Coach Cole
Spring Coaches Meeting
A meeting for coaches in Spring sports is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3rd, Room 8 at Beban Park Social Centre from 7-9pm. All head and assistant coaches welcome.
Last Practices for Winter Sports

Basketball – Done for the season
Dryland/Club Fit – March 4
Floor Hockey – March 5
Active Start – March 11
Athletic Club – March 13
Rhythmic Gymnastics – March 13
Curling – March 14
10-pin Bowling – April 8
Swimming – April 11
5-Pin Bowling – April 13
Figure Skating – Contact Coach Angela

A reminder to all swimming athletes with outstanding fees. Your payment can be sent by cheque or cash to our SO post office box: SOBC Nanaimo, Box 993, Stn A, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5N2
Spring Sports Start Dates

Soccer, Tuesday April 2, Quarterway School, 6:30-7:30
Lesley French, lfrance

Softball, Wednesday April 3, Fairview School, 6:30-8:00
Debbie Young, 250.739.0881

Track and Field, Monday April 8, Nanaimo Rotary Bowl, 5:45-6:45
Angela Behn, angelabehn

Golf, Thursday April 18, Beban Park Pitch and Putt, 6:00-7:30
Dan Bianchi, 250.755.9772

Bocce, Monday April 29, Nanaimo Rotary Bowl, 5:45-7:00
Val Brash, 250.390.1550

Powerlifting, TBA, Island Optimal Peformance Centre, TBA
Joel Meier, 250.279.5635
Congratulations to all of the SOBC Nanaimo athletes that represented our local at the 2019 SOBC Winter Provincial Games in Vernon. To see how the local athletes did please visit the games results site at SOBC Winter Games.
Nanaimo District Minor Lacrosse is proud to announce that we are running an adaptive lacrosse program.

This program will take place on Friday nights at the covered box located at John Barsby School in Nanaimo.

This program is for athletes that have social and cognitive delays. We are excited to be the first lacrosse association on the island to offer this type of program.

All participants will need to wear a helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, lacrosse stick and a pair of good running shoes.
If you have any further questions regarding this program please contact Lonny Sullivan at precisionlacrossegroup.
Local Committee Reminder

The SOBC Nanaimo Local Committee meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. 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.
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!
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Special Olympics Nanaimo February 2019 Newsletter

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February Newsletter
SOBC Nanaimo hosted the Region 6 5-pin Invitational bowling tournament on Sunday January 27. Altogether, 32 teams and 160 bowlers came from locals in Victoria, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Pt. Alberni, Oceanside, Comox Valley, Campbell River and Powell River. A good time was had by all. Thanks to staff at Brechin Lanes, the lane volunteers and Nanaimo’s head coach, Jacky Sheng, for making it a success.

Bowlers please note that Jacky has a new cell number: (250) 390-9669
The 2019 SOBC Winter Provincial Games will be taking place in Vernon from February 22-23 and many athletes and coaches from our local will be attending. For all of the games information and to keep up to date please visit the games site at SOBC Winter Games.
Last Practices for Winter Sports

Basketball – Done for the season
Dryland/Club Fit – March 4
Floor Hockey – March 5
Active Start – March 11
Athletic Club – March 13
Rhythmic Gymnastics – March 13
Curling – March 14
10-pin Bowling – April 8
Swimming – April 11
5-Pin Bowling – April 13
Figure Skaing – Contact Coach Angela
Bad Weather Reminder
We want to remind everyone about our winter weather policy. If there’s snow or icy conditions, Special Olympics is a No Go! We want everyone to remember safety first when the weather is poor.
Spring Coaches Meeting
A meeting for coaches in Spring sports is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3rd, Room 8 at Beban Park Social Centre from 7-9pm. All head and assistant coaches welcome. Reminders emails to follow.
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!
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Special Olympics Nanaimo November Newsletter

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November Newsletter
Our next fund raiser is here! Who doesn’t love cheese?!?! A great deal just in time for the holidays at $20 per box. Contact Jacky Sheng to place your order at 250-802-1088.
Coaches Meeting November 26th

An all coaches meeting will take place on Monday, November 26, 7:00-9:00 pm in Room 1 at Beban Park. The first part of the meeting will be a chance to meet the SOBC Sport Consultant, Jacques Thibeault. He is coming to the Island to visit some of the sport programs. Jacques is heavily involved in the Coach Performance Program.

Coaches should RSVP by emailing Rick Stanley at rickstanley602.
Volunteers Needed!

Special Olympics Nanaimo is looking for more help with the following opportunities:

– Volunteer Coordinator

– 5 Pin Bowling

If you are interested in helping out or know someone that is, please have them contact Michelle Cruickshank at mcruickshank.
New Curling Coach!
A note to everyone that we have a new coach for curling. His name is Chris Rosendale, and he can be reached at chrisrosendale2015.We are curling almost every Thursday, 3:30-5:00, at the Nanaimo Curling Club.
Everyone is welcome, but if you plan to come out please check with Chris that there is a practice. As you all know, sometimes coaches cancel practices because of long weekends, the Holiday break, or other reasons.
Active Start Looking for More Athletes!

A reminder to everyone that our Active Start program runs Mondays at Departure Bay Elementary, 5:30-6:30. Our head coach is Angelina Passarelli, Angelinap1921.

Active Start is a family-centred activity program for children with an intellectual disability ages 2-6. Through the program, children learn basic motor skills such as walking, running, jumping, balancing and throwing in a fun and safe environment.
It is designed for younger athletes to learn and grow at their own pace through fun. As the weeks progress we work to build on and further develop various skill sets; while offering an introduction to team sports such as soccer, T-ball, track and field.
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 OathIf you have SO Nanaimo stories, results and pictures to share for the newsletter please send them to SOnewsnanaimo. Feedback on the newsletter always welcome!
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SOBC Nanaimo AGM and Registration Night Info

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Volunteers Needed
2018-19 SOBC Nanaimo Registration Night
We’re looking for 9 volunteers to help out with registration on June 19th from 5:30 to 8 pm at Quarterway Elementary School.A reminder to all athletes that you are able to register for the upcoming year on this night. Cost to register for the upcoming year is $25 for athletes and all athletes and volunteers are asked to bring their care card, ID and a filled out medical form with them.

Click here to access this year’s medical form. 

2018 SOBC Nanaimo AGM – Everyone Welcome
All athletes, coaches and volunteers are encouraged to attend our upcoming AGM on June 27th from 7-9 pm at the Beban Park Social Center in Room 2.This is your chance to ask the board questions, get information on how the local is doing and vote (or run!) for a position on the executive.

We hope to see everyone there!

 

National Game Athletes

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Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches who have been selected to Team BC for this summer’s national games! Good luck in Nova Scotia and well done in PEI!

Dennis Lynch (10 Pin Bowling) – placed 2nd in M4 All-Event and 1st in M4 Individual
Dennis McLeod (10 Pin Bowling) – placed 5th in M3 All-Event and 5th in M3 Individual
Doris Montgomery (10 Pin Bowling – Coach)

Arianna Phillips (Athletics)
Sash Barbour (Athletics)
Simon Phipps (Athletics)
Tristan Dunn (Athletics)
Angela Behn (Athletics – Coach)

Gus Vaughan (Golf)
Jason Mills (Golf)
Yves Moskaluke (Golf)
David Forrester (Golf – Coach)

Melinda Mills (Swimming)
Ron Greenhorn (Swimming)