CANCELLED: Special Olympics BC Summer Games 2021
Volunteer or be a spectator as Surrey hosts the Special Olympics BC Summer Games for the first time.
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This event has been cancelled until further notice to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. See the media release from Special Olympics British Columbia: BC Summer Games 2021 Update for more information.
For the first time, the City of Surrey will be hosting the Special Olympics BC Summer Games on July 8-11, 2021. The Special Olympics BC Summer Games brings more than 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from communities across BC, with athletes ranging from age 2 to age 89. In addition, more than 1,000 volunteers take part in this event.
Athletes from BC and the Yukon will be participating in the following sports:
- 10-pin bowling
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Bocce
- Golf
- Powerlifting
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
About Special Olympics BC
Special Olympics BC is one of the world’s most powerful and effective movements that forever changes the way people with an intellectual disability are perceived and treated. Through the transformative power and joy of sport, Special Olympics instill confidence, self-esteem and other life skills through positive sport experiences. Special Olympics change attitudes and create a more inclusive society.
The Special Olympics BC Summer Games are our province’s biggest showcase of the abilities of our athletes, and a critical part of our mission to change the game for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Contact:
Tara Roberts
604-598-5793
TRoberts@surrey.ca
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This event has been cancelled until further notice to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. See the media release from Special Olympics British Columbia: BC Summer Games 2021 Update for more information.