Special Olympics Bermuda

02/05/2026

Last night, eight members of the SO Bermuda Track Program participated in a Special Event 100m dash at the School Relay Classic held at Flora Duffy Stadium. The exhibition race captivated the crowd, showcasing not just their efforts but also the incredible talent and speed of our athletes.

Congratulations to Eleah Basden, Sarai Burch, Kemari Dill, Derek Ingram, Micah Lambert, Zafar O’Loughlin, Kalisha Trott and Kristopher Trott!

Thank you to the Track Coaching Team for preparations for this event and overall development of the athletes individual and collective talent and a special thank you to Cal Simons, Head Coach of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club, for inviting our athletes to be part of this event. Your support strengthens our message of inclusion and helps create more opportunities for Special Olympic athletes to showcase their abilities.

📸: SO Bermuda Members, Families and Supporters

28/04/2026

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ~ Maya Angelou

We are excited to participate again in the Bermuda End to End, raising funds for organizations that, like us, aim to make a difference in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to Athene for graciously sponsoring our registrations once more!

A group of Special Olympics Bermuda athletes will take part in the Convex End-to-End charity walk on Saturday [May 2]. Special Olympics Bermuda, sponsored by Athene, are regular participants in the event and will walk from Beacon Hill in Somerset to Dockyard as part of the three-mile Fun Walk. Some....

26/04/2026

26/04/2026

26/04/2026

Today, Special Olympics Bermuda participated in the Bermuda Olympic Association's plastic clean-up at Walsingham Tuiste Park.

This initiative is part of a global relay of plastic clean-ups across every Commonwealth nation and territory, supporting the RCS Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign.

The SO Bermuda team made a significant impact and even had the opportunity to meet and take photos with His Excellency Andrew Murdoch.

A big thank you to our athletes, families, coaches and directors for participating in this important effort to keep our island beautiful!

25/04/2026

Our Bocce athletes training hard.

07/04/2026

SO BDA Athlete Leader Mentor, Juanita Easton, was recognized in the April edition of the Special Olympics Caribbean Newsletter, alongside other mentors from Caribbean programs.
This acknowledgment highlights the incredible work being done and showcases the positive impact of the Athlete Leadership Program throughout the Caribbean region.
✨We are proud to see her efforts being celebrated! 👏
Check out the article for more on the mentorship experience, firsthand, from Juanita and other Caribbean mentors.

07/03/2026

Special Olympics Bermuda is pleased to have Athlete Leader (AL), Solay Thomas, representing our Program at the inaugural Special Olympics North America (SONA)Regional Athlete Congress!

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Solay Thomas, SO Bermuda Athlete Leader, who will join with other Athlete Leaders from the Caribbean Region, Special Olympics Caribbean Initiative, as representatives oat the Special Olympics North America (SONA) Congress.

The SONA Congress will take place from March 8 to 13, 2026, at the Special Olympics Michigan headquarters, bringing together athletes from Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States. This milestone event will focus on issues affecting athletes within local programs and will help shape the agenda for the 2027 Global Athlete Congress in Chile.

We acknowledge and celebrate this achievement and the significant preparations involved in representing her fellow athletes both locally and internationally.

25/12/2025

Season’s Greetings!

07/12/2025

Congratulations to Chandra Lee Bascome, award recipient at last night’s Cesar’s Pharmacy’s Honoring Our Role Models event at Somerset Cricket Club. Chan Bascome’s dedication spans many years, serving in roles such as Director, Treasurer, Bowling Head Coachand Bocce Assistant Coach. Beyond these positions, Chan has also provided invaluable logistical and hands-on support to the organization, its athletes and their families. Congratulations, Chan, on this well-deserved honor!