Special Olympics BC Fit Families and Friends programs run both virtually and in-person in communities around the province. Fit Families & Friends creates connections and encouragement to stay active together!
During in-person programs, Special Olympics BC athletes and supporters connect for weekly exercise outings like walks or hikes, followed by fun chats about healthy eating.
Everyone can join the fun in SOBC's Virtual Fit Families & Friends program in summer 2022!
Virtual Fit Families & Friends
Stay fit and connected this summer with our fun and welcoming weekly program! You can register anytime!
Week 1: July 17-23
Week 2: July 24-30
Week 3: July 31 to August 6
Week 4: August 7-13
Week 5: August 14-20
Each week, Fit Families & Friends participants can earn points for three activities:
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Bingo Blast!
Special Olympics BC will host weekly virtual meetings and share tips and motivational moments!
Fitness
If you're looking for activity ideas, please click here!
Choose the weekly goal that aligns with your current schedule. Our goal is to “LEVEL UP” into a higher level each week!
LEVEL UP Fitness Level Goals
|
Level |
Minutes per week |
Example |
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1.
|
90-150 minutes |
30 minutes per day 3-5 days/week |
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2.
|
150-210 minutes |
30 minutes per day 5-7 days/week |
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3.
|
210-315 minutes |
30-45 minutes per day 7 days/week |
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4.
|
315-420 minutes |
45-60 minutes per day 5-7 days/week |
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5.
|
420-525 minutes |
More than 1 hour per day 7 days/week |
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6.
|
More than 525 minutes |
More than 1.5 hours per day 7 days/week |
You can complete the exercise minutes to obtain your weekly fitness goal by participating in any form of activity.
You can still get points if you don't achieve your goal!
- 30 minutes = 5 points
- 60 minutes = 10 points
- 90 minutes = 15 points
Nutrition
- Each whole vegetable you eat in a week = 1 point
- Each whole fruit = 1 point
- You can gain bonus points by sharing photos of your healthy meals with us via Facebook or by emailing health@specialolympics.bc.ca!
Bingo Blast
Check back here for new cards coming each week!
- Complete 4 activities = 10 points
- Complete 1 line of activities = 25 points
- Complete 2 lines of activities = 50 points
- Complete the full card = 100 points
Submit your points each week
Connect with Friends
Stay connected with fellow SOBC Virtual Fit Families & Friends participants and SOBC staff! Join the SOBC Wellness Challenges Facebook Group, and participate in weekly virtual meetings on Mondays with workouts and motivational moments!
Healthy Recipes
Here are some ideas for healthy recipe to make each week! Check out the awesome eats below:
Join the Fun!
Any athletes and coaches who would like to be part of the program can contact Special Olympics BC's health team at health@specialolympics.bc.ca.
