Page 13 SOBC is actively seeking to empower more children and youth with intellectual disabilities by connecting them with the joy of sport and the benefits of physical fitness through introductions to Special Olympics earlier in life. We have been finding that many young people have been joining Special Olympics after graduating from high school, thereby coming to us with limited physical literacy. Realizing that, SOBC is now looking to work with school districts to help educate teachers, support staff, families, and the students themselves as to what we have to offer. In order to ensure that students with intellectual disabilities are aware of all the sporting opportunities available to them through Special Olympics in their local community, we host “try-it days” and the new in-school sport programs and competitions. The plan is for the Island event to become annual and grow to include other sports! SOBC also hopes the concept will expand across B.C. to benefit more youth with intellectual disabilities and help educators seeking to provide physical fitness in an adaptive environment sensitive to those with special needs. Any schools who would like to get involved are invited to contact Leslie Thornley, SOBC Manager, Sport, Coaching & Youth Development, by email or by phone at 250-317-1272 / 1-888-854-2276 toll-free. SOBC would be excited to work with school staff to make it happen! Sincere thanks to Goldcorp, the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, Tim Hortons, the Samuel Family Foundation, The Slaight Family Foundation, the GoodLife Kids Foundation, and The Hamber Foundation for supporting SOBC’s youth programs and opportunities throughout B.C.