COACHES NEWSLETTER

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This is the October edition of the Coaches Newsletter that is shared with coaches, educators and volunteers. Be sure to follow Special Olympics Ontario on social media for continued updates or visit www.specialolympicsontario.com for additional information.

Meet Jennifer Allen! Our Athlete of the Month!

Meet Jennifer Allen, a superstar athlete from Guelph Wellington who has been involved with Special Olympics for an impressive 21 years! Jennifer participates in a variety of sports including 10-Pin Bowling, Athletics, Basketball, Floor Hockey, and Softball. 

 

To Jennifer, Special Olympics means being able to compete in sports to the best of her ability without being judged. Her best memory so far has been representing Canada at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Dubai, a very proud moment for her. She looks forward to making new friends and having fun at Special Olympics events, as well as representing her country in her favourite sports.  

Help Promote Our 2024 Calgary Games Athletes!

Help us champion our 2023 Calgary Games athletes on their remarkable journey to greatness by posting on social media!

By promoting our athletes through the social media content that we provide, you can help raise vital funds that will help pay for uniforms, training camps, and travel costs.

These talented athletes have their sights set on achieving their dreams, and together, we can make it possible.

Steps on How to Post

Access the Google Drive Folder:

Click the button below to access the Google Drive folder holding the Calgary Games athlete promotions.

Download Graphics:

Once inside the Google Drive folder, select the community you are from and browse the contents to find the graphics you want to share.

Right-click on the graphic you want to download and select "Download" to save it to your device.

Captions:

Inside the same Google Drive folder, captions are also included.

Locate the caption that you like the most.

Create Your Post:

Access the posting interface on the social media platform.

Upload the downloaded graphic using the camera or image icon.

Paste the caption you've prepared in the text field.

SOC Competition Coach Course Calendar 

Click On Locations to Register!

The SOC Competition Course is designed to prepare coaches for local, district, or provincial competition with the primary focus on safety, fun, fitness, fundamentals, and performance as well as basic skills of the sport. This is a required training for volunteers interested in participating in Provincial or National Games.   

SOO will be hosting a number of training opportunities this fall: 

November 4 – Milton, ON 

November 18 – Owen Sound, ON 

December 2 – London, ON 

SOO also offers sport specific training for coaches in certain disciplines. In these modules, coaches are provided training and education to work in a community or competitive sport program environment.  The education and training are intended to provide the coach with the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes needed to coach within a Special Olympics environment. SOO is offering 2 upcoming courses: 

Powerlifting – November 18, London, ON 

Floor Hockey – February 4, Toronto, ON 

Join Our Special Olympics Ontario Social Media Network!

Discover the power of the SOO Social Media Community!

Join our bi-monthly email newsletter to access a community of amazing resources. From insights to interactive webinars and a thriving network, we've got your social media journey covered. Whether you're an individual or managing your community's social accounts, our community is here to support your growth and success!

To sign up, click the button below!

Need a Gift Card To Support Your Next Event?

Just a reminder that we have gift cards that can be used to support your events. Both Tim’s and Sobey’s have asked that we do not directly make financial requests to their stores. The protocol is to go through Special Olympics Canada. These terrific sponsor relationships need to be managed accordingly.

If you are interested, you must fill out a request form which you can access by clicking on the button below!

Want to Stay Up to Date on Calgary 2024 News?

Are you prepared for Calgary 2024?

Stay up to date on all you need to know heading into the games! This newsletter is great for friends, family members and athletes!

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Share Your Story 

For the chance to have your athletes' Special Olympics stories featured in a future newsletter, social media post, or campaign, submit your information on our Athlete Profile Form!

Fill out your information, tell us your story, and submit a photo of you participating in Special Olympics, or include a headshot.

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