Dinner is roast beef, mashed potatoes and veggies
(a vegetarian meal is available if pre-ordered)

Cost is $5 for athletes, caregivers, etc.

RSVP to Debbie/Sylvia by May 30th

Pay your coach or Debbie or Sylvia

Questions call Debbie @ 250-739-0881

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Special Olympics Nanaimo
May Newsletter

Congratulations to Jason Mills (Floor Hockey) and Lorraine Rozzano (5-Pin Bowling) for being named to the Special Olympics Team BC 2020 Training Squad! These dedicated and deserving individuals have qualified for their spots based on their performances in the 2019 Special Olympics BC Winter Games in Greater Vernon.

Next February 25 to 29, Special Olympics Team BC 2020 will head east to Thunder Bay, Ontario, to compete with pride in the 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.

Canucks Autism Network, in partnership with the Jays Care Foundation invite children and youth living with autism for a fun day of baseball! Come learn about the core life skills inherent to baseball, including: teamwork, communication, determination, resiliency, inclusion, support and courage. Challenger Baseball ensures every athlete has the opportunity to play in a fun and safe environment where they learn to become more independent, build confidence, improve their communication skills, and set and achieve their own personal goals.

CAN Membership is not required.

This event is open to all individuals with autism over 6 years.

If you are, or you know someone who might be interested in playing baseball, this is a great way to try it out in a safe and fun environment! Supported by Canucks Autism Network staff, Jays Care coaches will provide a 90-minute baseball lesson to introduce players to basic baseball skills.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm (6-9yrs) & 12:30pm-2:00pm (10yrs+)
Location: McGirr Sports Complex, 6185 McGirr Road, Nanaimo

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

RSVP by Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at noon. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact: Shelby.Milholm

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Our new Powerlifting program will run Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:30 am at the Island Optimal Performance Center on Dufferin Crescent (the old Dufferin Crescent Elementary School) from April 27 until June 29th. The head coach is Joel Meier 250-279-5635, Jmeier9.

In Special Olympics Powerlifting is much more than deadlift, squat or bench press. It is effort, persistence and loyalty. Training, determination and attitude, are the key facts that define the balance between a successful or a failed attempt. The barbell, despite testing the physical strength, is also highlighting the athlete’s inner wish to improve, “not to make compromises.”

Athletes wishing to register for the program need to contact our registration coordinator at sobcnanaimoreg.

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SO Nanaimo is committed to maintaining a healthy, safe and respectful environment for our athletes, coaches and volunteers. It is the responsibility of all members of our community not to engage in bullying and harassment and to report any bullying and harassment they observe or experience.

To support our community, SO Nanaimo would like to host an Understanding Bullying workshop on June 12th and we encourage everyone to take the time to attend. The course would be about an hour and a half in the evening and the location is to still be determined.

If you are are interested in attending this session please email SO.Nanaimo.Local.Coordinator as soon as you can. The course is open to all athletes, volunteers and coaches.

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Special Olympics Nanaimo
April Newsletter