A Sad Farewell to Brilliant Basketball Coaches

SOSUNS Thornleigh and North Sydney basketball groups have recently celebrated a great year with parties enjoyed by athlete and coaches.

Sadly, after two years of coaching, Hugh, Lachie, Paddy and Sophie are heading off to travel the world and will therefore not be able to continue coaching at North Sydney next year.  Sports Coordintaor, Tina, responded to this news from the coaches saying, “The coaches have been such a positive influence on our kids!  Their enthusiasm, positive vibe, kindness and skill in not just showing the kids how to play the game but also effectively communicating how it is all done has been brilliant.”

Hugh reflected on his enjoyment of the last two years, “We thank you for giving us the opportunity to coach such great people.  In trusting us you have made the journey a very special one for us all.”

Fortunately we look forward to another fantastic year of basketball as Thornleigh coaches Rod, Josh, Nick and Jeremy and North Sydney coaches Chris and Nick can continue and even bring along some friends to join the coaching team.

2011 SOSUNS Volunteers, Coaches and Supporters Recognised

SOSUNS volunteers, coaches and supporters recently enjoyed a great night at Avondale Golf Club.  It was a privilege for the SOSUNS’ Committee to have the opportunity to thank these invaluable contributers to the success of SOSUNS on behalf of our athletes and families. Read more

Athletes Enjoy Opportunity to Support SOSUNS

We would like to say a big THANKYOU to the athletes that recently helped out at Macquarie Shopping Centre to raise awareness of Special Olympics in our region and also to raise some necessary funds at the same time.  Read more

National Games - A Volunteer’s Account

I have just spent one of the best weeks of my life in Adelaide as a carer for the NSW State Softball team. 

 

 

 

 

I must admit to being a little apprehensive before going to Adelaide about the workload that would be involved in caring for 13 athletes.  

Now I can honestly say that I was so busy having a great time that I barely noticed the work at all.  And anyway, any caring to be done was a pleasure and a privilege!

 

 

 

 

I had such a brilliant week!  These athletes have such brilliant senses of humour.  They can find something to laugh about in any situation.  I spent my week with the most genuine, talented, humerous and friendly group of people!

I highly recommend anyone take the opportunity to volunteer for Special Olympics.  You will not regret it!

Deb Frost
schools and Community Manager
Special Olympics Sydney Upper North Shore
debfrost@bigpond.com.au
0424 403 065

Lucy and Shaun are fantastic SOSUNS Ambassadors

Lucy and Shaun recently represented SOSUNS at William Clarke College, Kellyville.  They both approached the dauting task of getting up in front of three groups of Year 7 students to talk about Special Olympics with courage and enthusiasm.

The students were transfixed as they learnt what Special Olympics was and how it had changed the lives of Lucy, Shaun and many others with an intellectual disability.  Lucy and Shaun also suggested ways that the students might volunteer for Special Olympics themselves.  This included attending sports as volunteer coaches, helping at specific events and fundraising.

Giving their speeches three times was a fantastic opportunity for Lucy and Shaun as their confidence increased with each speech.  Shaun’s voice became more and more expressive while Lucy even started ad libbing a few jokes.

The students were very enthusiastic about the opportunities available to volunteer within SOSUNS.

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