Special Olympics British Columbia

Special Olympics British Columbia Through the power of sport, Special Olympics BC opens hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities.

“Special Olympics will change your life, believe me, I know.”When Special Olympics BC – Penticton athlete Angela Klein f...
10/08/2026

“Special Olympics will change your life, believe me, I know.”

When Special Olympics BC – Penticton athlete Angela Klein first joined Special Olympics, she planned to try it for just one year. Twenty-six years later, she continues to be a successful athlete building confidence, finding friendship, and achieving goals on and off the fields of play. 🙌

Angela is one of many inspiring people celebrated in Special Olympics BC’s 2025-26 Impact Report. The report honours what becomes possible when a community believes in the abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ❤️

To every athlete, volunteer, sponsor, donor, family member, and champion of inclusion who made these achievements possible: Thank you. Together, we are creating more opportunities, stronger communities, and a more inclusive B.C. 💪

Read the 2025-26 Impact Report: specialolympics.bc.ca/who-we-are/impact-report/

History and difference makers 👏 Did you know Special Olympics Team BC 2026 included our province’s first-ever all-female...
10/07/2026

History and difference makers 👏 Did you know Special Olympics Team BC 2026 included our province’s first-ever all-female soccer team to compete at National Games? 💙

“Special Olympics has made me grow and not to be shy. Special Olympics is the best thing I have ever been part of. All of the coaches and people are so wonderful here,” says soccer player Shayla Fors from SOBC – Vernon. “I always have a smile on my face, and I love soccer so much.”

As part of sport growth and development planning, Special Olympics International has been introducing more gender-specific divisions at higher levels of competition. The goal is to open opportunities for more athletes to join local programs and to experience the joy, friendship, and pride that comes with being part of Special Olympics Provincial, National, or World Games. 🤩

Read more ➡ https://www.specialolympics.bc.ca/what-we-do/games-and-competitions/so-team-bc-2026/stories/

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a powerful time to honour the women and girls whose skills, achievements, and passion shape our past, present, and future. 🙌

Share stories in the comments about women you admire!👇❤️

Behind every athlete's success is a community that believes in them. ❤️We're proud to recognize our Presenting Sponsor, ...
10/06/2026

Behind every athlete's success is a community that believes in them. ❤️

We're proud to recognize our Presenting Sponsor, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., and Platinum Sponsor, TD, for their support of the Joy of Sport Gala. 🤩

As Special Olympics BC athlete Alexander Pang shares:

"[Athletes with intellectual disabilities] are no different to everyone else. The support of a community can help us believe in ourselves and strive to be as exceptional as we know we can be."

By supporting the Joy of Sport Gala, sponsors like Wheaton Precious Metals and TD are helping create opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover their strengths, pursue their goals, and experience the transformative power of sport. 🙌

Thank you for being champions of inclusion and for helping empower Special Olympics BC athletes across the province. 💪

Learn more at JoyOfSportGala.com

"It means a lot that we get to be included and do all the sports." Those simple words from a Special Olympics BC Unified...
10/05/2026

"It means a lot that we get to be included and do all the sports."

Those simple words from a Special Olympics BC Unified Sports® athlete capture why Youth Programs matter.

From early skill development for children ages 2 to 11 to inclusive sport opportunities in middle and high schools, Special Olympics BC Youth Programs help young people with intellectual and development disabilities build confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love of sport.

As the 2026-27 season begins, Special Olympics BC is expanding opportunities even further with Active Start and FUNdamentals programs in new communities, alongside the continued growth of Special Olympics BC Unified Sports® programs, including the launch of SOBC Unified Soccer and SOBC Unified Track and Field.

Read more about how Special Olympics BC Youth Programs are helping young people learn, grow, compete, and belong.

➡️ https://www.specialolympics.bc.ca/news-and-stories/special-olympics-bc-youth-programs-set-for-another-season-of-growth-and-inclusion-in-2026-27/

Recognizing and thanking the dedicated volunteers providing vital leadership on Special Olympics BC’s Board of Directors...
10/02/2026

Recognizing and thanking the dedicated volunteers providing vital leadership on Special Olympics BC’s Board of Directors for the 2026-27 season 🙏

Our Board’s guidance, vision, and care help advance opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the province. Sincere thanks to our Directors who dedicate their time and talents to help our mission, movement, and members thrive.

We’re excited to welcome Special Olympics BC Kelowna athlete Chris Harrington as a new Director. An accomplished multi-sport athlete for more than 25 years, Chris brings a lot of experience and leadership both on and off the field of play. We also warmly thank departing Director Matthew Williams for his years of insightful service on the Board. We’re fortunate that Matthew continues his involvement with the SOBC Athlete Leadership Council and his success in sports and beyond.

Meet our 2026-27 Board of Directors and learn more about these valued leaders: https://www.specialolympics.bc.ca/news-and-stories/sobc-board-of-directors-set-to-provide-key-leadership-for-2026-27-season/

Some moments are impossible to put into words. The pride of crossing a finish line. The confidence of making a new frien...
10/02/2026

Some moments are impossible to put into words. The pride of crossing a finish line. The confidence of making a new friend. The feeling of hearing your name cheered from the sidelines. The joy of belonging exactly as you are.

Special Olympics Canada is giving that feeling a name.

Joy Is Gold, a new national campaign developed in partnership with Grey Canada, shines a light on the life-changing impact that Special Olympics has on athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, volunteers, coaches, and communities across the country.

Special Olympics Canada has teamed up with Local Laundry to create a limited-edition collection celebrating the launch of Joy Is Gold, featuring a crewneck, t-shirt and hat. The collection is available for pre-sale now through October 16, with net proceeds raising funds for Special Olympics across Canada. Special Olympics BC – Surrey athlete and Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Susan Wang is pictured here rocking the merch!

Share the joy at specialolympics.ca/joy-is-gold/

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, Special Olympics BC honours the Survivors of res...
09/30/2026

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, Special Olympics BC honours the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never came home. We acknowledge the enduring impacts of these injustices on Indigenous communities across Canada.

As an organization that values inclusion, respect, and belonging, we are committed to listening, learning, and supporting the journey toward truth, equity, and reconciliation.

Sport has an important role to play in reconciliation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action include five specific calls for the sport sector:

Call 87: Share the national story and history of Indigenous athletes through public education and sports halls of fame.
Call 88: Support long-term athlete development and provide stable funding for the North American Indigenous Games.
Call 89: Amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act to ensure inclusive policies for Indigenous peoples.
Call 90: Ensure inclusive national sports programs, stable community funding, and culturally relevant anti-racism training for officials.
Call 91: Respect Indigenous territorial protocols at international sporting events.

We continue to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful action. 🧡

Find resources to support respect, inclusion, and reconciliation in sport: https://www.specialolympics.bc.ca/resources/indigenous-inclusion-resources/
https://viasport.ca/reconciliation/

📸 Pictured: Special Olympics BC athletes wearing orange shirts in 2025 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We are incredibly grateful to the 1,800+ runners who lit up the night at this year's Brita Night Run in Vancouver. 🏃‍♂️‍...
09/30/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the 1,800+ runners who lit up the night at this year's Brita Night Run in Vancouver. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

Together, they raised more than $5,200 for Special Olympics BC – funds that will help athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the province shine bright doing the sport programs they love!

Thank you, Brita Night Run, for putting on an amazing event. 💙

➡️ Registration is now open for 2027 – see you next year! https://www.britanightrun.ca/vancouver

📸: Special Olympics BC – Langley family members Ryerson, Hudson, and Dawson share remarks at the opening of this year’s run.

📸: Local Special Olympics BC athletes present runners with official Brita Night Run medals at the finish line.

🧠 Did you know? Most people who experience a concussion do not lose consciousness. That's why it's important to recogniz...
09/28/2026

🧠 Did you know? Most people who experience a concussion do not lose consciousness. That's why it's important to recognize the signs and symptoms, even when an injury doesn't seem serious.

Every athlete deserves the opportunity to play, compete, and thrive safely. 🙌

This Concussion Awareness Week, we're encouraging athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and supporters across Special Olympics BC to learn how to recognize and respond to a concussion. 🤝

A concussion is a brain injury, and recognizing the symptoms early can make a lasting difference in an athlete's health, recovery, and return to sport. ❤️

Creating a safe sport environment is a shared responsibility, and what you learn today could make a difference for a teammate tomorrow.

🧠 Learn the signs.
💙 Support recovery.
🏅 Keep sport safe.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.specialolympics.bc.ca/resources/concussion-resources/

Meet Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo athlete Julie Black!⚽ Through Special Olympics, Julie has found more than sport. She'...
09/26/2026

Meet Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo athlete Julie Black!⚽

Through Special Olympics, Julie has found more than sport. She's found belonging.

“I feel like I’ve been included – I actually feel like I belong somewhere, instead of feeling like an outcast.”

Everyone deserves a place to belong. Join our joyful community as an athlete or volunteer and help create life-changing connections through sport: https://www.specialolympics.bc.ca/get-involved/

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