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Special Olympics Set To Hold Movie Fundraiser
Special Olympics Bermuda is inviting the community to their ‘Champions’ Movie Fundraiser on Sunday [May 28]. A spokesperson said, “With the 2023 Special Olympics World Games 22 days away, Special Olympics Bermuda invites the community to wind down the Bermuda Day holiday weekend with them at the ‘Champions’ Movie Fundraiser... Read more of this article
Photos/Video/360: Special Olympics Polar Plunge
People were ‘Freezin for a Reason’ as Special Olympics Bermuda held their Polar Plunge fundraising event today [Feb 25] at Horseshoe Bay. The event website said, “The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals and teams to support Special Olympics Bermuda athletes by taking an icy dip into our somewhat cold waters. “Events... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Polar Plunge Set For Feb 25
The Special Olympics Bermuda Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 25 at Horseshoe Bay. According to the event website, new events will be featured this year, such as energetic warm-ups with Fit n Fierce Athletics between plunges, beach volleyball, tug of war, and a sandcastle competition. Registration costs $50 for adults and $25 for students... Read more of this article
Video: Special Olympics Invitational Games
The Special Olympics Invitational Games was held at the Dame Flora Duffy Stadium yesterday [Dec 15] with athletes in action across a variety of disciplines. Organised by Special Olympics Bermuda, the Games were open for those from middle school age and above and consisted of track and field events such as the 25-metre dash and walk, independent and... Read more of this article
Dec 15: Special Olympics Invitational Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] People with physical and intellectual disabilities from local schools and organisations will compete in the Invitational Games at the Dame Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [December 15]. Organised by Special Olympics Bermuda, the Games are open for those from middle-school age and above and consist of track and field events... Read more of this article
Marshall & Lambert Compete In Championships
[Written by Stephen Wright] Two Bermudian athletes represented the island at the Special Olympics North American Tennis Championships in South Carolina. Bridget Marshall and Micah Lambert, of Special Olympics Bermuda, took part in the competition, which attracted players from 17 states of the United States and a team from Costa Rica The four-day event,... Read more of this article
Fundraiser For Special Olympics Tennis Team
A Special Olympics Bermuda Tennis Program Delegation is getting set to attend the Special Olympics North America [SONA] Tennis Championships in Hilton Head, South Carolina, with the island to be represented by Bridget Marshall and Micah Lambert and a fundraising event will be held in advance of the competition. A spokesperson said, “Preparations... Read more of this article
Video: Members Of Special Olympics Team
Members of our Special Olympics team will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm tonight [June 22] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The team is fresh off their medal winning performance at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Summer Games in Florida, where equestrian Eden Woolery won a bronze medal in the Western Equitation B1 Class, Micah... Read more of this article
Photos: Special Olympics Team Arrives Home
Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who won four medals at the Special Olympics in Florida — arrived home last night, where they were greeted by Minister of Youth, Culture & Sports Dr Ernest Peets, who said it gives him ”immense pride” to congratulate the team on their successful performance. The Government said, “Congratulations... Read more of this article
Special Olympic Team Finish With 4 Medals
Bermuda’s Special Olympic Team has concluded competition at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Summer Games in Florida, making an excellent showing to claim four medals. Equestrian Eden Woolery won a bronze medal in the Western Equitation B1 Class, Micah Lambert won a silver medal in tennis-singles, Bridget Marshall won a bronze medal in tennis-singles,... Read more of this article
Tennis Players Win Medals In Special Olympics
Bermuda’s team is racking up the medals at the Special Olympics in Florida, with Bridget Marshall and Micah Lambert claiming a bronze medal in the tennis mixed doubles, while Lambert won a silver medal in tennis singles and Marshall won a bronze in tennis singles. The three medal wins come after days of action from the players, who are coached... Read more of this article
Lambert, Marshall Continue In Special Olympics
Bridget Marshall and Micah Lambert took to the tennis court yesterday [June 8] at the Special Olympics in Florida playing in mixed doubles where split the matches, winning one and losing one. In their first match, they played mixed doubles against opponents from Delaware and won 6-2, and after a short break, the pair went back to the court to match... Read more of this article
Eden Woollery Wins Medal At Special Olympics
Bermuda has claimed a medal at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Summer Games in Florida, with equestrian Eden Woollery winning a bronze medal in the Western Equitation B1 class. The Special Olympics, which run until June 12th, involves over 5,500 athletes and coaches from the United States, the Caribbean and Bermuda; and the island is being represented... Read more of this article
Lambert & Marshall Continue In Special Olympics
Micah Lambert and Bridget Marshall, were back in action at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. Marshall was the first of the local players to get on the court, and she got off to a roaring start playing Angela Dohrn, where she dominated the match-winning 6-1. Then Lambert took to the court facing off against Shakir Stapleton, with... Read more of this article
Tennis Players Earn Wins At Special Olympics
Micah Lambert and Bridget Marshall were in action on the opening day of the 2022 Special Olympics in Orlando, Florida, with both tennis players making strong showings to claim victories. Lambert took to the court to play Santiago Castro and came away with a 6 – 1 win. Coach Brent Smith said, “Lambert worked hard, he had great footwork and movement,... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Team Attend Special Olympic Games
On June 4th, the Special Olympics Bermuda delegation headed to Orlando, Florida for the 2022 USA Summer Games. “From June 5-12, more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 United States and the Caribbean and 125,000 spectators will come together to ‘Shine As One’ at one the most cherished sporting events. Approximately 20 sport disciplines... Read more of this article
