2019 SOBC Winter Games: Schedule

Get ready to cheer on nearly 600 athletes competing with pride in eight sports!

OPENING CEREMONY | THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21

  • Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
  • Location: Kal Tire Place
  • Admission: free! No tickets required!
  • Everyone is invited to come enjoy the show and welcome the excited and proud Regional and Yukon teams to Greater Vernon.

SPORT EVENTS | Friday February 22 and Saturday February 23

All events are free to attend, no tickets required! Sport schedules (subject to change):

**ALPINE SKIING NOTE: Unless you can ski and have paid for a lift ticket, you will not be able to gain access to the alpine ski venue to view the finish line.

Healthy Athletes Screenings

The 2019 SOBC Games will offer free, fun, and valuable health screenings for all Games competitors, delivered by volunteer professionals who are trained to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and help uncover issues in a welcoming environment. On the morning of Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m. to approximately noon, the screenings will also be open to all local individuals with intellectual disabilities. Screenings will be held at the Greater Vernon Recreation Centre and will be offered in the disciplines of Opening Eyes, Special Smiles, Healthy Hearing, Fit Feet, and Health Promotion. Please click here to learn more about the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program.

Please note

The Victory Dance on Saturday night is not open to the public. It is a coach and athlete only event. There is no public Games Closing Ceremony.