Special Olympics BC
Kelowna
Record #:
KNA0231
Last Modified:
07 May 2021
Last Full Update:
07 May 2021
Contact Information
| Mailing Address | c/o Special Olympics BC - Kelowna PO Box 23045 Plaza 33 RPO Kelowna, BC V1X 7K7 |
| Office Phone | 778.581.0511 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1.888.854.2276 |
| lkelly@specialolympics.bc.ca | |
| Website | https://www.specialolympics.ca/british-columbia/communities/kelowna |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/special-olympics-british-columbia-society |
| Primary Contact | Leanne Kelly, Community Development Coordinator - Okanagan, Special Olympics BC; Phone: 778.581.0511; Email: lkelly@specialolympics.bc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Registration Coordinator; Email: registrations@sobc-kelowna.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jonah Kipnis, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteers@sobc-kelowna.org |
| Primary Executive | Dinushi Fernando, Local Coordinator; Email: lc@sobc-kelowna.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/specialolympicsbckelowna/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialolympicsbc/ Twitter: twitter.com/sobcsociety |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Provides individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences - Sport programs run year-round from September to June of each year - Gives athletes the chance to gain skills–in sports and in life–and improve their health while enjoying training that could take them to competitions at local, regional, national and international levels - Volunteer opportunities available |
| Eligibility | Ages: 2 year(s) - 100 year(s) Our sports are open to people with intellectual disabilities from ages 2 to 100. |
| How to Apply | Contact us to find out more about getting involved as an athlete or volunteer! |
| Cost | Membership ; There are registration fees - this is dependent on the sports you want to participate in! |
Location
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
Other Details
| Languages | English |
| Established | Kelowna, 1983 * Provincial, 1980 |
| Former Name | BC Special Olympics |