Sports & Programs Updates Due to the Coronavirus
Following is an update regarding the Bowling and Summer Season. Our number one priority is athlete and volunteer safety. Until we can return to regular ...
Join Joseph’s Journey: All About Shape
Editor's note: "Join Joseph's Journey" is a blog written by Joseph Gorin, a Special Olympics Southern California athlete and member of SOSC's Board of Directors. Joseph, who has cerebral palsy, started training and competing with Special Olympics in 2003. Back then, he was a quiet kid who would barely look people in the eyes. Now, ...
SOSC To Host a Weekend of Virtual Inclusion to Bring People Together During the Health Crisis
Special Olympics Southern California will host A Weekend of Virtual Inclusion on June 6 and 7 as an interactive, alternative experience to the canceled 2020 Summer Games Championship. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Spring Sports Season, including Summer Games, was canceled, but SOSC still seeks to unite all people and celebrate the passion ...
Inside SOSC: How SOSC Athlete Brett Laza is Staying Active During the COVID-19 Health Crisis
By Isis Roberts Even in the midst of a global pandemic, Special Olympics Southern California athlete Brett Laza is still finding ways to compete and stay in touch with his SOSC family. Brett is currently participating in the Healthy Lifestyle Challenge, a virtual season created by SOSC that encourages athletes to stay fit and eat ...
INSIDE SOSC: Athletes ‘Show You Their Heart, Spirit’
As Special Olympics Southern California athletes continue to work to remain in game shape and stay ready once competitions are cleared to resume, the medical professionals who volunteer in the Healthy Athletes village are eager to return when it's safe to do so, too. Among the free health screenings made available to athletes is FUNfitness—a ...
National Volunteer Week: Kaiser Permanente
Since April 2018, Kaiser Permanente Southern California has been the official health partner for Special Olympics Southern California.
SOSC Creates Virtual Season: Healthy Lifestyle Challenge for Athletes Amid COVID-19 Health Crisis
Special Olympics Southern California launched a Healthy Lifestyle Challenge in lieu of the canceled Spring Sports Season affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. The challenge, which launched April 6 and runs through June 7, will serve as a virtual season designed to help set healthy patterns and routines for all members of the SOSC community, ...
National Volunteer Week: Officer Nick Sanchez
Special Olympics Southern California competitions are only part of the fun for Santa Maria Police officer Nick Sanchez.
National Volunteer Week: In the Coaches’ Words
Special Olympics Southern California coaches express what they enjoy about the role, find most rewarding, and more.
National Volunteer Week: Venue Managers
Editor's note: As part of National Volunteer Week, WeAreSOSC.org will highlight a handful of volunteers who have made a difference in the lives of Special Olympics Southern California athletes. Today, we are featuring venue managers. Check back each day to read about how our volunteers spread acceptance and inclusion throughout local communities. By Christine Baik Venue ...
National Volunteer Week: Sue Williams
Sue Williams brought the inclusion revolution to the Huntington Beach Union High School District.