Special Olympics Alberta- Lethbridge

Did you miss the PlungeX launch party? That’s okay! Re-watch the excitement here!

Join the PEAK program to stay connected with Special Olympics and stay active! While we might not be able to meet and play Special Olympics sports, PEAK is a great way to stay fit and connect with others. Make sure to share your progress with us!

There are so many ways you can take the Plunge virtually. Here's another popular option that's fun for the whole crew! From Mike & Amanda with Edmonton Police S...ervice, we call this one: THE SPLASH! Support Special Olympics Alberta and register today: www.specialolympics.ca/albertapolarplunge #plungeX

JANUARY 26, 2021 To all Athletes, Coaches, and Volunteers of Lethbridge Special Olympics We know you have all been anxiously waiting for information on when we will be able to start up our Special Olympics programs. Currently, we have no plans of returning to play. The board of both Special Olympics Lethbridge and Alberta felt the burden of responsibility placed on the volunteers by the rules, regulations and requirements of Alberta Health Services and Special Olympics Canada... make it not possible to successfully return to play. We will reassess the situation in mid March and determine if the rules from Alberta Health Services and Special Olympics have relaxed enough to start up play. The spring sports are bocce, golf, softball, and walking. We have also been informed that the 2021 Summer Games scheduled for the County of Strathcona have been cancelled. We know this is not what you wanted to hear but we feel we have made the best decision in order to protect the health and safety of our athletes and volunteers. Thank you for your understanding and patience. We look forward to resuming our programs as seeing all of our Special Olympics friends as soon as it is safe and practical to do so. In the meantime we encourage you to continue to stay connected with your Special Olympic friends electronically as you are able to but also make sure to follow Special Olympics Alberta-Lethbridge on Facebook for any news or changes. Please continue to exercise and stay fit in whatever way possible and to follow social distancing and other Alberta Health Services rules. The Board of Special Olympics Lethbridge

Our climb begins TOMORROW! There is still time to sign up, and get ready for our journey to the PEAK together! Meet new friends, complete weekly challenges, att...end virtual sessions to improve your fitness, health, and mind. Register here: https://www1.specialolympics.ab.ca/peak-program/

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Have you signed up to take the plunge? This years event will be virtual, meaning you can do it anywhere and anyway you want! From taking an ice bath to getting sprayed with a hose - show us how are participating this year! Sign up here: https://www.specialolympics.ca/skpolarplunge

Looking to win some extra holiday spending cash and support Special Olympics athletes? Look no further, as December 1 marks the start of our holiday 50/50 raffl...e! Benefiting Special Olympics Alberta. 7,113 tickets printed. Tickets on sale until Dec 22, 2020. Draw at 1:00 PM on Dec 24, 2020, at 4623 65 St NW, Camrose, AB. Tickets can only be purchased within Alberta. Prize awarded will be 50% of tickets purchased. Saddle up your sleigh and head to soa5050.ca to purchase your tickets today!

A beautiful holiday card submitted by one of our athletes!

Are you ready to take the plunge?

Our 2020 AACP awards ceremony looked a little different this year - but we're no less grateful for the absolutely PAWESOME fundraising efforts from our 2020 plu...ngers! Congrats and thank you to our 2020 top fundraisers: Leonka Kaluha - Individual Athlete Gordon Szol - Individual Mike Elliott - Law Enforcement Team Korey Cleland - Individual Law Enforcement Jamie Sale - Team Take Roots - Corporate Team UofA Students - University/College Team Way to go, everyone!

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THE WAIT IS OVER! Registration is officially open for #plungeX! What's with #plungeX, you ask? ... Well, 2021 marks 10 YEARS of plunging in Alberta & we've got some awesome stuff in store! Whether you'd like to participate virtually or in-person*, we're ready to kick off the 2021 Polar Plunge season! Brring it on! *in accordance with AHS guidelines, subject to change

Special Olympics Alberta Presents - Home for the Holidays! Programs may be on pause, but your holiday spirit doesn't have to be. While we can't gather in person... this year, that doesn't mean we have to spend the season alone. Join us for a month full of fun events, reflection, celebration, and connection! Tune in to our socials this Friday to find out what we have up our sleeves & mark your calendars! All members are welcome to join in on the fun - volunteers, supporters, athletes, and community partners alike. 2020 has been a very different year, and through it all one thing rings true - we still have each other, and community is more important than ever. Join your Special Olympics family in celebrating the season - more details coming soon! #HomefortheHolidaysSO #SpecialOlympics

Winter is coming, which means our annual Holiday Card Contest is back! This year's winner will receive an XBOX One and a story on our website! Submissions can ...be emailed to [email protected] by December 7 at the latest. Full contest details: https://www.specialolympics.ca//2020-special-olympics-albe

Have you submitted a Christmas card yet? Here is some inspiration to help kickstart your creativity!

Calling all Special Olympics Lethbridge athletes! The holidays are fast approaching and we want YOU to make them brighter! How, you ask? By designing our Special Olympics Holiday Card. Combine your love for Special Olympics with a fun holiday theme. Show off you activity with a drawing, painting, photo, collage, or video and submit them to [email protected] before December 7, 2020. ... We can't wait to see what you create!

Did you know this week is Canadian Down Syndrome Week? These Canadian Special O athletes want everyone to #seetheability!

Check out these local superheroes staying fit! We spy a Special Olympics Lethbridge athlete! Way to go everyone!

Wow! Chris Nikic is the first individual with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman!! He swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and ran 26.2 miles ... Congratulations Chris!!

Here is a great opportunity to stay fit! Special Olympics Alberta presents the PEAK program filled with fun exercises for all abilities! You can commit to 15 minutes a day or 1.5 hours - as long as you get up a move!