During National Volunteer Week, we want to thank all of our dedicated volunteers who have given and continue to give their time to our organization. We truly couldn't do it without you!
Happy Holidays from all of us at Special Olympics!
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/happy-holidays-from-special-olympics
Bowling is having a very important meeting on Wednesday August 15, 2018.
Where: Fairview Legion 60 Hillcrest Street corner of Main Avenue and Hillcrest Street
When: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 7:15 pm
Please email Linda Woodbury with any questions or concerns at oscarcocoawoodbury@gmail.com
Great photos from our fundraiser at Staples Bayers Lake this weekend. Our coaches and athletes raised a whopping $622! Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting.
Recently, Special Olympics Nova Scotia featured one of our great volunteers, Kari Robertson, in a story celebration volunteerism on their website. Kari has been a volunteer with Special Olympics Halifax for over 10 years. We are so lucky to have her!
Special Olympics Halifax athletes are invited to join Lacrosse Nova Scotia for 100% non-contact play on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 at Gorsebrook Box.
- This program is 10 weeks long, starting July 27th
- Open to males and females (13 years and up)
- Cost is $5.00 total
- Insurance is through Lacrosse NS.
Athletes need a helmet, lacrosse stick, sneakers, shorts, gloves. Hockey gear is okay. Please note that all coaches are all certified through Lacrosse NS.
Please contact Stephen by email (sgilbert_44@hotmail.com) or phone (902-293-9009) with any questions.
Congratulations to our two basketball teams that came home with gold and bronze medals this weekend!
Team 1 Warriors (Blue) won Gold and Team 2 Warriors (White) brought home Bronze.
Congratulations to all of our athletes for displaying great Warrior Pride throughout the weekend. Also, a huge shout out and thanks to our coach and management team. Well done!
Special Olympics Halifax Softball will begin May 23rd, 2017.
- Tuesdays 6-8pm at St. Francis Field
Registration will be at the first practice on May 23rd. Anyone hoping to attend Summer Games with this team should be present for this practice to express their interest.
- Head Coach: Shannon Connolly
- Team Manager: Shelby Gowan
Come ready to practice!
We are excited to announce that there is a new Youth Program starting up for Special Olympics in May called Youth Multisport. This program has been created as the next step in the Youth series following Active Start and FUNdamentals.
The program will encompass a number of sports and prepare the athletes for our main sports in Special Olympics. The pilot will cover basketball soccer and softball in the spring. Athletes can use the skills they learned in FUNdamentals and start playing the games.
Here are the particulars:
- When: Starting, May 26th, 7-8 pm
- Where: Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddell Drive, Halifax
- Who: All Special Olympics eligible athletes ages 13-16(ish) and their siblings. Newcomers welcome
- Cost: Free
- Bring: Indoor shoes and athletic clothing
- Registration: By email (mlandry@sportnovascotia.ca) or at the door on May 26th
- Supplied: Once registered, athletes will receive a t-shirt and water bottle
For more information, contact Mark Landry at mlandry@sportnovascotia.ca
