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Photos & Video: Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Bermuda held their first Polar Plunge today [Dec 4] at Horseshoe Bay, with people taking the plunge to support the charity. A spokesperson previously said, “The Polar Plunge is a registered trademark fundraising event for Special Olympics around the world and is increasing in popularity in the US and Canada, and hopefully here in... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sandcastle Supports Special Olympics
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers recently showed their support for the upcoming Special Olympics Bermuda Polar Plunge with a special sculpture, with the charitable event set to be held on December 4. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the graphic and photos online, saying, “This week’s build is all about feeling the chill... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Caribbean Inclusive Declaration
On behalf of Bermuda, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets signed the Special Olympics Caribbean Inclusive Sport Forum Declaration. A spokesperson said, “Last month [October 6], Sports Ministers and representatives from sports Ministries across the Caribbean held a virtual forum to discuss solidifying their support for Special... Read more of this article
Special Olympics First Polar Plunge On Dec 4
Special Olympics Bermuda announced that their first Polar Plunge will be held on December 4, 2021. A spokesperson said, “The Polar Plunge is a registered trademark fundraising event for Special Olympics around the world and is increasing in popularity in the US and Canada, and hopefully here in Bermuda. Participants are encouraged to plunge in creative... Read more of this article
Knight’s Charity Golf Supports Special Olympics
The annual Knight’s Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for December 11th, 2021 at Belmont Hills Golf Club, with Special Olympics Bermuda named as the charitable beneficiary of the event. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of Richard Knight’s, we are most pleased that Special Olympics Bermuda have accepted to be our charitable beneficiary in 2021. “We... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Bermuda Highlights 5 Athletes
Special Olympics Bermuda recently highlighted their athletes, with tennis player Bridget Marshall, equestrian Eden Woollery, tennis player Micah Lambert, Athlete Leader Danielle Gibbons, and bowler Wayne Smith sharing the spotlight. Special Olympics Bermuda posted graphics online, saying, “Welcome to the first of our weekly ‘Meet Our Athletes’... Read more of this article
Three Athletes Qualify For Summer Games
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Dr. Ernest Peets recently congratulated the three Special Olympian athletes that qualified for the 2022 USA Summer Games in Orlando, Florida. The three qualifying players include tennis player Bridget Marshall, tennis player Micah Lambert, and equestrian Eden Woollery. Eden Woollery Bridget Marshall Micah Lambert -... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Bermuda Selling Face Masks
The Special Olympics Bermuda organisation is selling a face masks for $15, offering the public to chance to support them while buying a needed face mask to adhere to health protocols. The promotional poster says, “Wear a mask to protect others. Buy a mask to support us. Support us on our journey to 2023 World Games! Contact 519 8712 to order yours... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Special Olympics Swim Training
The next time Bermuda competes in the Special Olympics we may also have a swimming team take part, as Special Olympics Bermuda just started a new swimming training programme, with their first session held this weekend at the Saltus pool. “Today’s our first swim training for Special Olympics Bermuda, we just added swimming to our program... Read more of this article
Scaur & Friends Donates To Special Olympics
Funds raised in the Scaur Hill Charity Salad Tasting & Talent Night and the Scaur Charity Soup Tasting Party totaling $1,810 have been donated to the Special Olympics Charity, helping athletes pay for bowling and tennis time, horse riding, swimming, and more. A spokesperson said, “The mission statement of the Special Olympics Charity is to... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Law Enforcement Torch Run
There were smiles all along the route as members of the Bermuda Police Service, Corrections, Fire Services joined Bermuda’s Special Olympians in a Law Enforcement Torch Run yesterday [Oct 19] which started at the Police Field, made its way through the City of Hamilton and concluded at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire. Participants including... Read more of this article
Special Olympics “Inclusion” Campaign
For the month of July, Special Olympics Bermuda is continuing its “The Revolution is Inclusion” campaign and is seeking pledges. A spokesperson said, “For the month of July, Special Olympics Bermuda will continue “The Revolution is Inclusion” campaign by demonstrating that inclusion is all about togetherness. In celebrating all of our abilities,... Read more of this article
Scaur Charity Donates To Special Olympians
The Scaur community recently donated $1,040 to the Special Olympics, thanks to the proceeds of their Scaur Charity Soup Tasting Party. A spokesperson said, “The Scaur Charity Soup Tasting Party has been going on since the month of January in 2002 and this year preparations started in the middle of March for the 13th of April event. The three themes... Read more of this article
Video: Motorcade For Special Olympics Athletes
[Updated with video] In order to celebrate the accomplishments of Bermuda’s Special Olympians — who won an impressive 19 medals at the World Games in Abu Dhabi — a motorcade will be held today [March 25] starting at 12 noon. On Friday night the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo was on hand at the airport... Read more of this article
Video: Special Olympic Team Returns Home
Loud cheers could be heard at the airport tonight [March 22] as friends and family gathered to welcome Bermuda’s athletes home, with the team returning after making an excellent showing at the Special Olympic World Games in Abu Dhabi. Bermuda’s 13-strong team competed in track and field, tennis, bowling and equestrian, joining approximately... Read more of this article
Special Olympians Increase Medal Tally To 17
Bermuda’s athletes continued competing in the Special Olympic Games in Abu Dhabi, and continue to make impressive showings, with the team now increasing their medal tally to 17. These Games have eight places on the podium, and Bermuda has won a total of 17 medals with 3 silver, 5 bronze, 5 fourth place, 2 fifth place, one sixth, and one eighth place... Read more of this article
