Information and referrals in Halifax, Nova Scotia
SOSNS - Become an Athlete
Offered by Special Olympics Society of Nova Scotia
In short
Special Olympics Nova Scotia offers 16 sports for athletes to practice and compete in; many of them lifetime sports that allow athletes to participate at any age.
- Who it is for
- People with disabilities; People with disabilities, Mobility, Cognitive or developmental
- What it helps with
- A way to get there, Knowing where to go, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, People who get me, Rest and recreation, Making my own choices
- Where
- 100-371 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax, NS B3S
- How to reach
- Contact through Special Olympics Society of Nova Scotia: (902) 429-2266 · Website
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About this service
WHO CAN JOIN?
Special Olympics Nova Scotia offers 16 sports for athletes to practice and compete in; many of them lifetime sports that allow athletes to participate at any age. Participants are eligible to join our Youth Programs in selected areas across the province from age 2-12 and regular sport programs from aged 12 onward.
WHAT IS THE CRITERIA?
Athletes who wish to participate in Special Olympics programs must have an intellectual disability. Intellectual disability (or ID) is a term used when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social and self-care skills. These limitations can cause a child to develop and learn more slowly or differently than a typically developing child. Intellectual disability can happen any time before a child turns 18 years old, even before birth. Intellectual disability is the most common developmental disability.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 429-2266, or use the website.
Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
100-371 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax, NS B3S
100-371 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax, NS B3SHalifax, Nova Scotia
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