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.

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

Tennis Cove and Marty Sports Support SOSUNS

Eighteen months ago a group of athletes living in the Chatswood/Willoughby area desperately wanted to join Special Olympics and learn how to play tennis.  There was just two problems - extensive phone calls and research had failed to find them a coach or a venue.  And then to their rescue came David Falconer of Tennis Cove and Martin Coles of Marty Sports. Read more

SOSUNS athletes have fun with Franklins volunteers at Christmas party

SOSUNS families gathered at St Ives Village Green on Sunday for the annual Christmas party, trophy presentation and AGM.  Blessed with fantastic weather and no blackouts the families enjoyed a relaxing afternoon  spending time together, reminiscing on a great year of SOSUNS events. Read more

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