Special Olympics BC - Nelson

04/28/2026

We had a great first week of Club Fit thanks to Arthur and Nelson Sport Lab !!

Come join us on Thursdays at 2:30pm at The Lab. Send us a message for more information 😀💪

04/28/2026

It's that time of year again, BOCCE TIME!

Come join us at Lakeside Park:

Tuesdays at 3pm and
Sundays at 11am

Volunteers and Athletes all welcome!

03/23/2026

Nelson Special Olympics bowlers having a great time at the tournament in Trail, BC.
Superb effort and a whole lot of fun!

03/04/2026

Nelson’s own Special Olympics champions, Kingsley Deighton and Jiri Kalabis, had a fantastic weekend in Kimberley at the Regional Qualifiers on February 28th!

Kingsley and Jiri represented both Nelson Special Olympics and the Whitewater Ski Team with determination and great sportsmanship. Both athletes had strong performances on the hill, with Kingsley taking home 1st place in Intermediate Slalom and Giant Slalom and Jiri earning 3rd place in Intermediate Giant Slalom.

Their performances have put them in a strong position heading toward the Provincial Games next year. Huge congratulations to both athletes for their hard work and success, and a big thank you to everyone who supports inclusive sport in our community.
Dream big. Work hard. Believe. ⛷️👏

An especially large thank you to Whitewater Mountain Resort, Village Ski Hut and The Whitewater ski team!

Dream big. Work hard. Believe. ⛷️👏

03/03/2026

What happens when our business community comes together with their hearts (and $) to support our incredible Special Olympians?
The Nelson Law Enforcement "Jail Bail" , brilliantly organized by Lisa,Tyler, and help from Shawn, was filled with fun, some quick thinking phone calls and a huge pot of gold for our local - More than $10,000 raised to help our athletes participate in competitions, travel, uniforms and events.

Massive thanks to :
The Nelson Squash Club for your facility.
Pizza Mike (Thor's Pizza)
Cory Scanlon- Western Auto Wrecker
Ryan Martin- The Hume Hotel & Spa
Dean Centrone- City of Nelson
Rebeckah Hornung- Baldface Lodge
Lua Gerun- Safeway
Jesse Pineiro- Nelson Boxing Club.
Slava Doval- Slava Dance Fusion
Arthur Andrews- Nelson Sport Lab
Trent Alcock - Bridge FM
Wayne Germaine- Valhalla Path Realty
Matt Walker- Nelson Brewing Company
Angie Germaine
Kootenay Co-op
.. and those in the community who popped in to contribute!
Many thanks to our volunteers Melanie Briscoe and Lisa Patry for keeping track of the day!!

Most of all, thank you to our athletes who love to stay active, show up to every practice, create the best bonds of friendship and sportsmanship and never give up.
Next time you see one of the athletes- ask them about their sport passion- you'll want to know more!

Come cheer on our athletes or join us in Part 2 of this event- The POLAR PLUNGE- MARCH 8TH AT NOON, AT LAKESIDE PARK as we dip into the chilly water of Kooteany Lake.

02/24/2026

Huge thanks to Village Ski Hut for sponsoring 15-year-old Kingsley Deighton with a brand new pair of Fischer slalom skis. We truly appreciate Heather and Matt for bringing this all together. Your support means a lot!

Kingsley is getting ready for the Special Olympics Kootenay Regional Qualifier on February 28th in Kimberley, proudly representing Nelson Special Olympics BC and the Whitewater Ski Team.

02/23/2026

We can feel it coming!! Special Olympics BC - Nelson annual Polar Plunge is around the corner, mark your calendar! Lakeside park, March 8th, at noon. Here's a link to donate to one of our local super stars, Tyler McKnight. Tyler is a multisport athlete. He plays bocce, bowling and floor hockey (one of our two fierce goalies). This guy brings heart and passion to every game. A small donation can help Tyler reach his pledge goal, and stays in our community to help keep inclusive sports thriving in Nelson ❤️

I have chosen to support the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC! Please donate today to support my chilly challenge! Special Olympics BC is committed to enriching the lives of individuals with...

02/09/2026

Jemma will be braving the cold waters of the polar plunge again this year! Tenacious, determined and inspiring all her fellow athletes and coaches.. Jemma is a talented multisport athlete, from alpine skiing to bocce, she's done it all! Please consider donating to this amazing woman to help keep inclusive sports available and thriving in our community ❤️

I have chosen to support the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC! Please donate today to support my chilly challenge! Special Olympics BC is committed to enriching the lives of individuals with...

01/31/2026

Registrations are open for this awesome event that helps support so many local organizations! We can't wait to cheer you all on!

01/31/2026

Once again Nick will be braving the cold for the 2026 Law Enforcement Polar Plunge Nick has been a dedicated, multi sport athlete with Nelson Special Olympics for over 30 years! He is an inspiration to his teammates and coaches, competed across the country and has recieved several medals along the way! A donation to Nick will help us keep inclusive sports going in Nelson!

I have chosen to support the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC! Please donate today to support my chilly challenge! Special Olympics BC is committed to enriching the lives of individuals with...