Special Olympics BC Chilliwack
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Special Olympics BC provides high-quality sports programs and competitions that help people with intellectual disabilities celebrate personal achievement and gain confidence, skills and friendships.
Special Olympics BC - Chilliwack has 65 athletes that participate in 10 locally offered sport programs. Programs are run by volunteers and volunteer coaches from September to June. Skill improvement, cardio, fitness, and strength development are key elements to each weekly training session.
SOBC – Chilliwack is proud to have two athletes that have won gold medals at in two recent Special Olympics World Games, and have had many reach the podium at regional, provincial, and national levels of competition.
Special Olympics BC - Chilliwack has 65 athletes that participate in 10 locally offered sport programs. Programs are run by volunteers and volunteer coaches from September to June. Skill improvement, cardio, fitness, and strength development are key elements to each weekly training session.
SOBC – Chilliwack is proud to have two athletes that have won gold medals at in two recent Special Olympics World Games, and have had many reach the podium at regional, provincial, and national levels of competition.
Details
Resource type
Sports
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Other / I don't know
Age
2-99
Eligibility
Persons with an intellectual disability are eligible to participate in Special Olympics.
Location
Regions
Fraser Valley
Cities
Chilliwack
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