Fun Facts About British Columbia

126 professional athletes

42 mentors

10 goal staff

7 sports

54 athletes should be competing at National Games the very first time

31 communities represented by team members

Together, Team BC athletes have actually 1, 930+ several years of Special Olympics experience

Team BC viewpoint

In the event that you strive, play difficult, prepare properly, and believe in yourself, your performance amount are enhanced and can lead you in the future to success.

GREAT ATTITUDE is every little thing!

2016 Specialized Olympics Canada Winter Games

Dates: March 1 to 5, 2016

Individuals: significantly more than 950 delegation members from Canada's 10 provinces and two of three territories, including 670 professional athletes, 208 coaches, and 75+ goal staff.

Sports: Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, curling, floor hockey, figure skating, snowshoeing, rate skating

First time the nationwide Games are going to be held in Newfoundland and Labrador.

“We are thrilled that Corner Brook will host the 2016 specialized Olympics Canada Winter Games, ” said Len Moores, Chair for the Games Organizing Committee when it comes to 2016 specialized Olympics Canada Winter Games. “Sport, volunteerism, and hospitality are very important to the people of Corner Brook. We look ahead to sharing our town with Special Olympics professional athletes from around the world in 2016.”