Tribute to SOSUNS Coaches

SOSUNS coaches truly are inspirational!  Every week they attend our numerous sports, venues and times, bringing along with them tons of enthusiasm and dedication, determined to teach our athletes to do their best in an atmosphere of fun and acceptance. Read more

Swim Carnival Results

SOSUNS recently held a regional swim carnival at Oakhill College.  The event was attended by over 100 athletes from ACT, Hunter, Sydney North, South, East and West and Central Coast.  The largest team on the day with 35 athletes was SOSUNS.

There were great achievements on the day with many PB’s and many smiles.   Athletes train weekly in the SOSUNS squad programs located at Abbotlsleigh School, Ryde Aquatic Centre and Oakhill College School.

The day ran smoothly thanks to the wonderful support of our many volunteers, in particular Oakhill College and their students, Otis and Ryde Eastwood Lions Club.  Thanks also to Russell Becker who is the driving force behind successful SOSUNS swimming carnivals.

SOSUNS Volunteers and Athlete of the Year Announced

SOSUNS athletes love to play sport!  This would not be possible without numerous volunteers who give up their precious time to, amongst other things, coordinate, coach, umpire, raise funds and manage events.  SOSUNS recently thanked volunteers by holding a fantastic cocktail function at the beautiful Avondale Golf Course function centre.   The occasion was also used to announce the 2009 Tony Barr Junior and Senior Volunteer of the Year Awards and also the 2009 Jane Flemming Athlete of the Year Award.  A special surprise was also in store for one unsuspecting volunteer who was presented a community award by Mr Barry O’Farrell. Read more

SOSUNS athletes embrace ALPs program

Recently three SOSUNS athletes and their mentors participated in the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Program (ALPs).  ALPs gives athletes the chance to learn new skills, take on leadership roles in their community and show what they are capable of on and off the sporting field.  Opportunities are available for athletes to speak to the public, attend functions, serve on boards and committees and volunteer as officials or coaches.

Lucy, Nathaniel and Harry, along with their mentors and athletes from other Special Olympic regions attended the Athletes as Ambassadors ALPs program.  They learnt how to prepare and write a speech promoting Special Olympics and then stand up in front of an audience to speak. 

Volunteer mentors Deb and Lorna also had a great day and lots of laughs.  They are ready to support Lucy, Nathaniel and Harry by providing their time and sharing their skills.

Family Forum a Success!

On Friday 19th June SOSUNS held it’s second family forum.  The topic presented was Financial Succession Planning for People with Disabilities.  Presenters Rod and Andrew Cunich kept the audience spellbound as they discussed the benefits of various trust structures and the options available to finance these. Read more

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