Inaugural Winter Games

Twenty seven athletes and seven coaches recently attended the very first Special Olympics National Winter Games.  Held on 26-28 August at Thredbo in conjunction with Disabled Wintersport Australia and NSW Interschools Snowsports, the event was rated a great success.

SOSUNS was very proudly represented by Alistair Hyman who came a creditable 7th place in the Alpine Division of skiiing.

Races were held in skiing and snowboarding with levels from beginner to advanced being catered for.

Bridget Recovers From Serious Illness

SOSUNS athlete Bridget has had a tough time recently with an extended stay in hospital suffering from a serious illness.  Fortunately Bridget is now well on the way to full recovery and is expected to start back at school part time soon.

Bridget’s SOSUNS friends at soccer, dance, swimming and basketball are very much looking forward to having her back playing sport with them every week!

Sun Shines on SOSUNS Golf Day

“What a cracker!” exclaimed Ben, again and again as he smashed the ball down the fairway in exchange for donations on the first hole.  Meeting Ben, who plays golf with just one arm, was the highlight of the annual SOSUNS Golf Day accoording to many participants.  Watching Ben’s amazingly good hand eye coordination truly was inspirational and many of the golfers gladly took Ben’s shot rather than their own.    Read more

SOSUNS Regional Dance Concert Attracts Hundreds

The energy, the bright sparkling costumes, the innovative dance moves complete with smiles and laughter, standing ovations again and again, an audience that could not help but get up and dance as well… all of these things and more combined to make the 2011 SOSUNS Regional Dance Concert the best ever! Read more