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Tourism, Culture and Recreation February 8, 2008 The following is being distributed at the request of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador: Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador 2008 Winter Championships The Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador 2008 Winter Championships are taking place February 9 in Gambo. The Provincial Championships will host over 115 athletes, coaches and mission staff from five different Special Olympics community-based clubs across the province. Athletes will be competing in the sports of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. "The Town of Gambo stepped up and made these championships a reality. Even though Gambo does not currently have a Special Olympics club they took on the responsibility of hosting these championships to ensure our athletes had the opportunity to compete" says Johnny Byrne, Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador, Executive Director. "Special Olympics provide individuals with an intellectual disability an opportunity to take the spotlight and achieve through sport. Provincial Championships are the pinnacle for the majority of our athletes on many levels so we are thrilled to be able to provide them with that opportunity." The Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador 2008 Winter Championships are taking place February 9 in Gambo. The opening ceremonies will be held Saturday, February 9 from 12:00-12:30 p.m. at Smallwood Academy. Cross-country ckiing and snowshoeing competition will be starting 12:45 p.m. on Eastmen Field. Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador is dedicated to enriching the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with an intellectual disability through sport. It is a provincial not-for-profit grassroots organization that provides sport training and competition opportunities for over 450 athletes of all ages and abilities. There are currently 12 community-based clubs that offer sport programs. Through sport Special Olympics offers athletes and families a sense of achievement and an opportunity to excel as they take on leadership roles within their community
For more information about the provincial championships and Special Olympics programs please visit www.sonl.ca or contact Executive Director Johnny Byrne. -30- Media contact: 2008 02 08 11:30 a.m. |
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