2015 Special Olympics NB Winter Games to be held in Woodstock

Join the fun, witness the joy, and experience the greatness! Special Olympics New Brunswick and the 2015 Winter Games Organizing Committee are overjoyed to announce that on February 19 - 22, 2015; hundreds of individuals with an intellectual disability and their coaches will participate in 4 sports at the 2015 Special Olympics New Brunswick Winter Games.  These games will be held in cooperation with the Town of Woodstock.

2015 SONB Winter Games Venues and Sports

Over 80 athletes and coaches from Prince Edward Island will be competing at the Winter Games this February as well. ”We are delighted to have our island friends join us for a weekend of competition, friendship, and fun!” says Josh Astle- Executive Director of Special Olympics NB.

In Addition to PEI teams from several regions in NB will be participating.  We are happy to welcome Capital Region, Fundy Region, Southeast Region and the host region of Western Valley to this major event. We are sure each team will leave with new friends, happy memories and of course… many medals!

“We could never be as successful at offering the high calibre events that we currently provide without the help, support and dedication of many volunteers. I would like to recognize the 2015 Organizing Committee for their efforts. Without their community connections, love of our program, and dedication to community service we would never be able to offer an event of this magnitude to such a deserving group of people; our Special Olympics Athletes” Astle States.

Opening Ceremonies will take place on February 19^th at 6:00pm at the Woodstock High School Theatre.

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