Special Olympics St. Albert rolls out the welcome match Sept. 19 for its fall/winter registration drive.
Five-pin bowling, basketball, curling, floor hockey and swimming are the sports offered by Special Olympics St. Albert.
The organization aims to provide year-round opportunities for adults and youths with intellectual disabilities to participate in individual and team sports at the appropriate level of competition.
Registration takes place at the St. Albert Sobeys, from noon to 2 p.m. Forms are to be filled out on site, complete with Alberta health-care number and a guardian's signature, if required.
Forms are also available from Chelsee Pedwell at 780-668-9478 or through www.facebook.com/stalbertspecialo.
The programs are to start at the end of September or the beginning of October.
For more information, or to volunteer, contact [email protected] or visit www.specialolympics.ab.ca/st-albert.
Team player
The Special Olympics St. Albert athlete of the month is a team player who is passionate about sports.
Sheldon Lorenz is also a huge lacrosse fan – his father, Todd, is a member of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and St. Albert Miners' coach – and is an avid collector of jerseys.
Lorenz's summer sports include baseball, track and soccer.
Free The Fuzz
Last weekend's Free The Fuzz event at the St. Albert Walmart raised $14,222.
The Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run and Walmart Canada joined forces to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics St. Albert.
It's the sixth Free The Fuzz in Alberta this summer and more than $96,000 has been raised. Law enforcement individuals spent time on scaffolding to show their dedication and commitment to Special Olympics.
Internationally the Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest grassroots fundraiser and awareness vehicle for Special Olympics. Last year more than $560,000 was raised across the province to benefit local programs and provide transportation to competitions.
