We're thrilled to introduce you to some of Special Olympics BC's inspiring athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors!
Across British Columbia, many law enforcement members proudly support Special Olympics BC athletes through the Law Enforcement Torch Run movement...
For Tina Giesbrecht, volunteering with Special Olympics has been a life-changing experience. “Volunteering with Special Olympics is the most rewarding...
Special Olympics BC – Vernon snowshoeing athlete Danielle Pechet gave it her all at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games . “I am very proud...
In sports, a team often evolves into more than a group of players—it becomes a second family. For Special Olympics Team Canada 2025 members David, Ty...
With more than 35 years of experience coaching year-round community sport programs with Special Olympics BC – Coquitlam, Mark Schnurr is one of 11 Special Olympics BC coaches on the Special Olympics Team Canada Training Squad preparing for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
Laila Currie has been making a splash as a Special Olympics BC – Creston athlete since 2016. Currie's passion for sports has grown throughout her time with the movement, with swimming standing out as her favorite.
Thank you, Coach Jessica Chapelski, for making a difference in the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and other...
Thank you, Coach Penny Coyle, for making a difference in the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and other volunteers...
Kari Trott has been gliding, spinning and jumping with SOBC – Port Alberni as a figure skater for 17 years. Trott loves her sport – especially the...
Special Olympics is a place where athletes with intellectual disabilities can experience inclusion and empowerment through sport. For SOBC – Surrey’s...