Special Olympics Bahamas

29/09/2026

Special Olympics Bahamas Wall of Fame - Class of 2026
The Wall of Fame at Special Olympics Bahamas will be expanded next month when two new members will be officially inducted to the Wall.
Joining the "FAB FIVE" that were inducted in 2024, will be Abaco Athlete, Latonya Moss and Coach Cynthia Rolle.
Latonya has been a member of Special Olympics Bahamas (Abaco Chapter) for more than sixteen years and except for a few outings on the track, her entire focus has been bocce. She has competed at numerous National Bocce Championships representing the island of Abaco, but the "Jewel in her Crown" was her DOUBLE GOLD medal performances at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Latonya has been both an example and an inspiration for fellow athletes.
Coach Cynthia is also an eighteen year member of Special Olympics Bahamas, spending most of her time helping to build the bocce program.
Coach Cynthia has attended and led local delegations to many international completions, including the Special Olympics World Games in 2019, and the Special Olympics USA Games in 2022 where the bocce teams captured double Gold medals on both occasions. In 2,024, she led a SO Bahamas delegation to the Caribbean Initiative Regional Tournament, where she also participated in a Certification course for Officials (bocce), and became the first Certified Bocce Official for Special Olympics Bahamas.
CONGRATULATIONS Ladies, you are both well deserving of this recognition..

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28/08/2026

The Special Olympics World Games 2027 is heading to Santiago, Chile and Team Special Olympics Bahamas is making plans to be there.
For the first time in the history of the Games, they are set to take place in the Special Olympics Latin America Region (SOLA), and with your financial support the amazing athletes and coaches of Special Olympics Bahamas will be there.
We are currently looking for Corporate and individual sponsors and donors to get on board and give our athletes the opportunity to shine.
We can be contacted at info@specialolympics bahamas.org or at 4243184, 4770304, 3593558 or 8243597 (Abaco)

21/08/2026

THANK YOU THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
On Saturday August 15, Special Olympics Bahamas held it's Annual Raffle/Grill/Fun day Fund Raiser and as predicted, THIS ONE WAS HOT, HOT, HOT.
Athletes, coaches, volunteers and friends and supporters all came together for a day of INCLUSIVE fun, and what a great time it was.
We are truly appreciative of ALL who donated both time and/or resources - as well as those who showed up in person to help make this year's event a SPECIAL one.
To the Saint Agnes ACM - GT you guys were AWESOME as usual, and to Roots Junkanoo Organization we say keep doing what you do.
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We look forward to the continued support.of ABACO, GRAND BAHAMA, NEW PROVIDENCE and the entire Bahamas.

18/08/2026

Special Olympics Bahamas would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone that supported our recently held Annual Raffle/Grill/Fun Day Fundraiser.
Your support means so much to us and we could not do what we do without your HELPING HANDS and GIVING HEARTS. Though your name may not appear on the list of raffle winners, if you supported in any way you are a WINNER AT HEART.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to your continued generosity.

25/07/2026

It's Coming and It's Going To Be EXCITING!!
FOOD, DRINKS, FUN and GAMES from 11:30am.
JUNKANOO RUSH at 4pm
RAFFLE DRAWING beginning at 6pm.
Saturday August 15 at Stapledon School Grounds.
See You THERE!

24/06/2026

Get Ready Bahamas!
The most exciting event of the summer is on the way. Plan to join our athletes, coaches and volunteers as we host our Annual Fund Raiser event.
We are looking for your participation and support.
We can be contacted at
4223184, 4770304 or 3593558

14/06/2026

And That's A Wrap!!
Actually, it's a screw ball; and a few nutty buddy's, a whole lot of ice cream sandwiches and.. you get the picture.
Special Olympics Bahamas athletes and coaches (Nrw Providence) closed out their training seasons for a much needed summer break this past Saturday - June/13, and what a surprise ending. Along with the usual fun games, drinks and pizza, who showed up? The "ICE CREAM MAN". Nothing like your favorite ice cream treat to close out six months of running, jumping, throwing and rolling.
Thank You to everyone who supported our athletes and our programme for the first half of 2026.
NEXT UP? Our Annual Raffle/Grill/Fun Day Fund Raiser - August/15 at Stapledon School grounds.
ATAY TUNED?

10/06/2026

04/05/2026

Another exciting 2 days of competition came to an end on Saturday May 2nd as Special Olympics Bahamas concluded it's 2026 National Bocce Championships.
Full Results are as follows:
Doubles Division A -
Gold - NP A Team
Silver GB A Team
Bronze - GB B Team
Doubles Division B -
Gold - NP B Team
Silver - AB A Team
Bronze - AB B TEAM
TEAMS Competition
Gold - New Providence
Silver - Abaco
Bronze - Grand Bahama

03/05/2026

Hand shakes and hearty congratulations all around summed up Special Olympics Bahamas 2026 National Bocce Championships, which were held May 1st and 2nd at Stapledon School grounds.
Teams from Abaco, Grand Bahama and New Providence participated in Doubles and Teams competition over the 2 day period which saw the New Providence athletes walk away with a clean sweep, claiming GOLD in both Division A and Division B Doubles competition, as well as claiming the top spot in the Teams competition.
Special Olympics Bahamas Sports Director Johnneice Blyden assessed the exciting 2 day event as being "fair and challenging" with the level of play at the National Level continuing to be outstanding. This is very encouraging as Special Olympics Bahamas is preparing it's athletes to compete at the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, which are set to be held in Santiago, Chile.
Program Board Chair Nicole DeNardin Russell has indicated it's plans to "beef up our world games sponsorship drive" and is encouraging businesses (and individuals) to "consider sponsoring an athlete".
We may be contacted at 4223184, 4770304, 3593558 or 8243597 (Abaco) OR at [email protected]
Full results from this weekend's action coming real soon.