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Serving over 1300 athletes in 15 Regions across Nova Scotia takes talent, skill and determination. With a dedicated group of volunteers, a Board of Directors of 18, and a full-time staff of three, we are taking SONS to a new level. Our established mandate for our future and our goal for implementation has allowed us to accomplish significant milestones - surpassing even our greatest expectations.
What is Special Olympics?
Special Olympics is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability.
How is it different from the Paralympics?
Special Olympics and Paralympics are two separate and distinct organizations. Special Olympics is unique in providing sports opportunities for individuals with different levels of intellectual disabilities. Paralympics provides sports opportunities for elite athletes with a physical handicap.
Who can participate?
Special Olympics is open to every intellectually disabled person, regardless of the level or degree of that person's disability, and whether or not that person also has other physical disabilities.
What ages are eligible?
Almost every age is eligible for Special Olympics programming in Nova Scotia from eight to 88. Special Olympics Nova Scotia also has a youth program for children aged four to 12, which focuses on structured play and introduction to games, teams, competitions and socialization.
What sports are offered in Nova Scotia?
There is a range of sports offered throughout Nova Scotia. The choices vary from region to region. The full list of sports includes Aquatics, Athletics, Curling, Nordic Skiing, Figure Skating, Soccer, Bowling, Snowshoeing, Floor Hockey, Softball, Power Lifting, Speed Skating, Masters Triathlon, and a Youth Program. Please contact us to find out which sports are available in your region.
How do I register someone to participate?
Just contact a staff person with Special Olympics Nova Scotia or visit the "Our Regions" portion of our website for a contact in your area. They will give you all of the information you need and can put you in touch with resource people in your community.
You can reach them at:
Special Olympics Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Road, Suite 305, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
Phone: (902) 429-2266
Fax: (902) 425-5606
Toll Free: 1-866-299-2019
greekmr@sportnovascotia.ca
Or visit the Special Olympics Nova Scotia website by clicking on the SONS logo at the top of this page
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