2011 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Championships

The 2011 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Track and Swimming Championships are taking place June 24 to 26 in Stephenville. The championships will host over 160, coaches and mission staff from 10 different Special Olympics community-based clubs across the province.

This is the first provincial sport championships in the organizations history to be held in Stephenville. “Special Olympics is extremely excited about having the opportunity to bring our championships to Stephenville,” says Nelson White, Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Executive Director. “Our provincial championships are our marquee events that mark the culmination to the year for our community-ased clubs across the province. We are looking forward to a great event hosted by our newest club which is Bay St. George.”

The opening ceremonies will be held Friday, June 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Stephenville High School track. Competition will be starting 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25. Track and field will be hosted at the Stephenville High School Track complex, and swimming will be held at the Stephenville pool.

Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador is dedicated to enriching the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans with an intellectual disability through sport. It is a provincial not-for-profit grassroots organization that provides sport training and competition opportunities for over 570 athletes of all ages and abilities. There are currently 13 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 contact Executive Director, Nelson White.

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