Special Olympics BC - Delta

Special Olympics BC - Delta is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport. Through the power and joy of sports, athletes discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. They find confidence and fulfillment - on the playing field and in life. They also inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to wider world of human talents and potential.
Special Olympics BC - Delta offers opportunities to train and compete in 13 sports through year-round programs and local, provincial, national, and international competitions. Through these sports, the athletes gain more than just physical benefits from improved health and athletic abilities. Through their participation, they develop social skills and friendships, while experience the joy of achieving goals and increasing their self-esteem.
The Goal of the global Special Olympics movement is to reach out to the almost 200 million people in the world with intellectual disabilities. Through sports, our athletes are seeing themselves for their abilities, not their disabilities. Their world is opened with acceptance and understanding. They become confident and empowered by their accomplishments. They are also making new friends, as part of the most inclusive community on the planet - a global community that is growing every day.