SOBC Vancouver

Special Olympics BC Vancouver is a non-profit sport organization supporting those with intellectual disabilities. We need your help, donate by clicking below!

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The winner of SOBC Vancouver’s 2020 Presidents Award is Darren Inouye!

Darren has been involved with SOBC for 18 years as coach, Regional Coordinator, mission staff, chef du mission and official. He has led Region… https://t.co/WzPbGaJKxC

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The winner of SOBC Vancouver’s 2020 Howard Carter Award is Jessica Chapelski!

Jessica has been the head coach for the Figure Skating and Learn to Skate programs for the past 2 years. She’s managed the programs,… https://t.co/YHzV8BFT7F

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The winner of SOBC Vancouver’s 2020 Grassroots Coach Award is Rod Cowie and Rita Wares! They have also been announced as the winner of the Provincial Award for SOBC!

Rod and Rita have been involved with SOBC for… https://t.co/h9O8oQjW0o

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The winner of SOBC Vancouver’s 2020 Athletic Achievement Award is Tin-Yee Ho!

Tin-Yee has made tremendous progress in the past year. She’s worked exceptionally hard, and has been committed to improving her… https://t.co/YS9ZipO1Mi

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The #winner of SOBC Vancouver’s 2020 Spirit of Sport Award is Chantal Chan!

Chantal is extremely respectful, proud in victory and gracious in defeat. She brings her fellow teammates up and wants others to excel.… https://t.co/ZN0zOCNF6n

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Big congratulations to Jessica Chapelski, June Lum, and Wilson Wong from SOBC Vancouver for being named as three of the six 2020 Community Sport Champions!

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We are happy to announce our… https://t.co/wEwgFBFYBj

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There are more than $1M reasons to celebrate @Sobeys @SafewayCanada and thriftyfoods!
Since 2016, Sobeys stores across Canada have donated $5.4M in food and funds. They continue to provide nutrition education,… https://t.co/Veo1WR6YIm

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Due to health recommendations, and related facility closures, all SOBC programs, events, and face-to-face activities will be paused until May 30, 2020. It’s also become clear that we need to cancel the rest of the 2020 Regional Qualifiers. Full details: https://t.co/OcvaHFLdlK

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In light of the latest guidance from public health officials, and in order to limit any possible risk to members of our community, SOBC is pausing all training programs, all competitions, and all face-to-face meetings and activities until April 30, 2020.
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We know many feel Special Olympics BC is a huge part of their lives. We feel the same. But in order to limit any possible risk to members, we are pausing all community weekly training, competitions, and face-to-face fundraising events until March 31, 2020.
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Our very own athlete representative Daniel Thomas nailing his interview, stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for the reveal!! Big thanks to the team at victory for filming and producing. @ Creekside Community Recreation… https://t.co/avwE1Fjs9X

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Thank you @MackenzieInvest for supporting us again!

You have helped us raise over $10,000 through the corporate matching program. You also sponsored athlete TY who will be attending the 2020 Canada Games in Thunder Bay, ON. We truly appreciate the tremendous gestures!

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Unfortunately Club Fit - Running Club at Trout Lake will be cancelled today, August 21, due to the rain ☔️☔️☔️.

Join us again next week at our final wrap up on August 28!

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Congratulations @Raptors!!! #WeTheNorth #Canada #NBAChampions #nbafinals2019

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Congratulations @raptors!!! You made CANADA 🇨🇦 proud! #wethenorth #nbafinals2019 #nbachampions #champions #canada @ Vancouver, British Columbia https://t.co/QdzRQCmLzP

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It's time for the 2019 SOBC - Vancouver Walkathon!

On Saturday, July 6th our local will be hosting its annual Walkathon. As many of you know, this year we did not receive our Gaming Grant so your help in fundraising!

Please contact [email protected] for questions!

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Two weeks ago, we hosted our first rhythmic gymnastics competition. Everyone had lots of fun!!!

It would not have happened without the hard work from Vancouver head coach… https://t.co/NQYNowXO3S

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We need your help! Our local was denied the BC Community Gaming Grant this year, which makes up 70% of our budget.

Mackenzie Investments has stepped up and will match all funds raised by our local, up to the first $5,000.

Click here to donate: https://t.co/nLopatTu4p

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Special thanks to our friends @mec for donating multiple gift cards to share to our athletes. Philip won $100 for being the best dancer of the night at the Christmas party!
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