SOBC Coquitlam

In accordance with the November 7 guidance issued by the Provincial Health Officer, all in-person Special Olympics BC programs in Regions 3, 4, and 5 must pause from November 7 at 10 p.m. to Monday November 23 at noon. Out of an abundance of caution and care for members, we are pausing all indoor and outdoor programs in Regions 3, 4, and 5 for this period. Programs in Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8 can continue at this time. But everyone must continue to fully and carefully follow... all the SOBC Return to Sport safety protocols. Everyone is asked to regularly check the Return to Sport resources on our website to ensure they are following all current protocols. SOBC Return to Sport resources: https://www.specialolympics.ca/british-columbia/return-sport In addition, in line with current recommendations from the Provincial Health Officer, wearing masks is now an expectation of all participants in all indoor programs (except swimming) moving forward. Any participants who need to apply for an exemption for medical reasons are asked to contact SOBC staff at [email protected]. Special Olympics BC will continue monitoring the provincial guidance and will continue providing updates. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email [email protected].

One of the big fundraisers for Special Olympics each year is the Celebrity Sports Festival, but unfortunately it cannot be held this year. Instead Special Olympics is doing a bunch of things online, including an online auction and a HUGE 50/50 draw. Please check this link for more info! www.scfgala.com

This year’s Sports Celebrities Festival is being held virtually and the Canucks for Kids Fund 50/50 will coincide with it. Funds raised will support Special Olympics British Columbia. Tickets available now at canucks.com/online5050!

Latest steps in Special Olympics BC’s safe, phased Return to Sport: Basketball, floor hockey, alpine skiing, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing are movi...ng into the Pilot Program level, joining bowling (5- and 10-pin), curling, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, Active Start, and FUNdamentals. Figure skating, speed skating, and swimming join athletics, bocce, golf, and Club Fit in Level 1. Find details on these steps and more updates: https://www.specialolympics.ca//sobc-return-sport-news-oct The safety of all participants remains our utmost priority. We appreciate everyone’s diligence in following all safety and hygiene protocols. This is essential to protect everyone. Find the full SOBC Return to Sport Plan and resources including coach training webinars: https://www.specialolympics.ca/british-columbia/return-sport : Good times this fall in the Special Olympics BC-Nanaimo athletics program with their Return to Sport safety protocols in place!

Our hearing is important and requires regular check-ups to make sure everything is working as it should. Join us for a Virtual Healthy Athletes Education Sess...ion about Healthy Hearing on October 26 at 6 p.m. PT to connect with health professionals who can share strategies to protect and support your hearing. Register here: https://www.specialolympics.ca//virtual-healthy-athletes-e

Athletes, check out a great resource for at-home sport training: Special Olympics BC’s Basic Sport Skills series! These tools can help everyone work on essentia...l sport-specific skills at home. Our Basic Sport Skills resources include skill development videos and in-depth PDFs that outline practice drills, correct form, and so much more! Jump in today and get your hustle on at home: https://www.specialolympics.ca/british-c/basic-sport-skills