SONC Updates for Leadership Volunteers

We have identified an issue in processing completed trainings for Protective Behaviors and Concussion Training that has resulted in many records not being updated for quite some time. Over the next few weeks, we will be working on updating that information for many people who have taken that training. There are many records to get through, so just be patient with this process. We should have everything resolved by September 1 at the latest.

It’s that time of the year, coach training school season! We will again be collaborating with our neighbors, Special Olympics South Carolina and Special Olympics Tennessee, to bring virtual trainings with clinicians from all three states. In addition to the virtual trainings, SONC will offer in-person trainings in Mooresville, North Carolina, and Smithfield, North Carolina. Coaches must attend the virtual training session and the in-person training session to receive certification for that sport.

Click here for your one-stop-shop document with registration deadlines and details for the following trainings: bocce, cycling, flag football, golf course play and skills, roller skating, soccer team and skills, softball team and skills, tennis match play and skills and Coaching Special Olympics Athletes.

The Summer Challenge is here! Challenge yourself during the month of August to get prepared for the fall season. Each day features a different wellness challenge. It is not too late to register to participate in the Summer Challenge. Registration is captured through a Zoom link but no other Zoom sessions will be held this month. You can register through this link. You can access the Summer Challenge calendar here to get started!

We have had some great responses to our equestrian training schools so far! Please make sure you are communicating with your coaches that it is required for recertification for coaches to attend a training school. There is still plenty of room left for the following school:

August 13 in Elizabeth City at Mane and Tail Riding Center

Please have your coaches complete the form if they are interested in attending a training school in late August in the Polk/Rutherford county area. Please stay tuned for this new date! Coaches can still register (tentatively) for this training school, as well as any others, through this form.

This back to school season, the Finish Line Youth Foundation is fundraising for our athletes to provide them with new sneakers, free health screenings and more! Visit your local Finish Line now until September 5 to donate. Learn more about the partnership.

We are excited to share our friends from Aerie launched a new campaign now through August 10 for #AerieREAL featuring athletes from Special Olympics Pennsylvania alongside two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman! YOU can also support by donating in-store at Aerie locations or online in the US and Canada. Check out the Aerie website here.