Special Olympics BC offers three programs designed to help children with intellectual disabilities to develop basic motor and sport skills through fun and positive movement experiences: Active Start (ages 2 to 6), FUNdamentals (ages 7 to 11), and Sport Start (ages 12 to 18). Learn more
Leader manuals
- Active Start
- FUNdamentals
- Sport Start Basketball
- Sport Start Snowshoeing
- Sport Start Soccer
- Sport Start Track & Field
Videos
Watch examples of the fun and skill-building activities in Special Olympics youth programs (updated versions with sound added August 2017):
- Foundational skills
- Walking and running
- Balance and jumping
- Trapping and catching
- Throwing
- Striking
- Kicking
- Advanced sports skills
Special Olympics Canada resources
- Learn to Train Coaching Resources (added January 2018)
- Athlete Nutrition Guide
More resources
- At-home resources for program participants (new April 2020)
- BOKS and Special Olympics International resources
Leader experiences
See why SOBC youth program leaders Angela and Mannan love being involved:
Contact
Helen Cheung
SOBC Sport Manager
604-737-3055
hcheung@specialolympics.bc.ca