Special Olympics
About: A fun, strength-building program for youth and adults with an intellectual disability. Training is focused around endurance and skill development to prepare athletes for competition. Includes dryland and on-snow activities.
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When we meet: Saturday mornings
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Dryland: Training sessions run 9:30 to 11:00 am every Saturday from September 30 until mid-November when the snow falls. Meetings will occur at Western Financial Place (south parking lot) in Cranbrook followed by carpooling to a variety of trails in the Kimberley/Cranbrook area. Sessions will focus on Nordic Pole Walking.​
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On Snow: Training sessions run 10:00 am to 11:30 am every Saturday once KNC opens for Winter operations. Meet at either Western Financial Place at 9:15 am to carpool from Cranbrook or meet directly at KNC at 10:00 am.
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Cost: Program fees are funded by the Special Olympics. Competitions rotate each season through Regional, Provincial, National and International levels. All Special Olympics registrants must purchase the "Special Olympic" KNC membership option.
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Program Cost: $0*
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Kimberley Nordic Club Membership Cost: Adaptive/Special Olympics $40
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Division fees: $21
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*All participants must be registered through Kimberley/Cranbrook Special Olympics Canada
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Registration: August 15 at 10:00am ongoing. All participants must
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Want to know more? Contact Ivy-Lynne Stein at ilbaking66@gmail.com or Barbara Phillips at 250-320-8132.​​​