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Revelstoke

Name: Special Olympics - Revelstoke
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Revelstoke Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Provincial Office
Phone: 1.888.854.2276
E-mail: info@specialolympics.bc.ca
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Richmond

Name: Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society
Location: Richmond
Type of Sport or Recreation: Equestrian

Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society Contact Information:
Website: www.rtesrichmond.com/
General inquiries: (604) 241.7837
Address: 13671 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C., V7A 1X7


Name: Special Olympics - Richmond
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Richmond Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Jason Park
Phone: (604) 569.6077
E-mail: jsnpark@gmail.com
Richmond Special Olympics Website: www.sobcrichmond.ca
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Ridge Meadows

Name: Special Olympics - Ridge Meadows
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports - 5 Pin Bowling, 10 Pin Bowling, Aquatics,  Boccia, Bowling, Curling, Floor Hockey, Power Lifting, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field

Ridge Meadows Special Olympics Contact Information:
Phone: (604) 466.0085
E-mail: bcso@pbsco.com
Ridge-Meadows Special Olympics Website: www.pbsco.com/bcso
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


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Salmon Arm

Name: Special Olympics - Salmon Arm
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Salmon Arm Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Provincial Office
Phone: 1.888.854.2276
E-mail: info@specialolympics.bc.ca
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Salt Spring Island

Name: Special Olympics - Salt Spring Island
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Salt Spring Island Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Merv Anderson
Phone: (250) 537.4011
E-mail: mervsue@telus.net
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Seymour Mountain

Name: Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports
Location: Multiple Mountains (Cypress, Grouse, Seymour)
Type of Sport or Recreation: Skiing, Snowboarding

Website: www.vass.ca
E-mail: info@vass.ca
Telephone/FAX: (604) 646.VASS (8277)
Address: Suite 322, 125A-1030 Denman Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6G 2M6


Smithers

Name: Special Olympics - Smithers
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Smithers Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Leona Becker
Phone:  (250) 847.0188
E-mail: lioness@telus.net
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


South Okanagan

Name: Special Olympics - South Okanagan
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

South Okanagan Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Lee Chic
Phone: (250) 495.6617
E-mail: lchic@telus.net
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


South Vancouver Island

Name: Power to Be Adventure - Wilderness School
Location: Southern Vancouver Island
Type of Sport or Recreation: Wilderness School

Victoria Contact Information:
Website: www.powertobe.ca
Email: info@powertobe.ca
Tel: (250) 385.2363
Tel: Toll Free 1.800.375.2363
Fax: (250) 385.2360
Address: Victoria Head Office: 1009 Langley Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1V7


Squamish

Name: Special Olympics - Squamish
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Squamish Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Emma Seguss
Phone: (604) 898.9771
E-mail: emma@targetzonefitness.com
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Summerland

Name: Special Olympics - Summerland
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Summerland Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Linda Galpin
Phone: (250) 488.2403
E-mail: lgalpin@img.net
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Sunshine Coast

Name: Special Olympics - Sunshine Coast
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Sunshine Coast Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Iris McEwan
Phone: (604) 885.6122
E-mail: jgj@dccnet.com
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Surrey

Name: Power Soccer - Surrey Transformers
Location: Surrey
Type of Sport or Recreation: Power Soccer

Surrey Power Soccer Contact Information:
Contact Person: Gord or Cheryl Epp
Phone: (604) 596-1044
E-mail: cjkepp@shaw.ca
Power Soccer B.C. Website: www.sportabilitybc.ca/itoolkit.asp?pg=POWER_SOCCER


Name: SportAbility – Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of B.C.
Location: Surrey
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports - 7 A Side Soccer, Athletics, Boccia, Cycling, Obstacle Course, Power Soccer, Sitting Volleyball, Sledge Hockey, Swimming

SportAbility Contact Information:
Website: www.cpsports.com
Email: sportinfo@telus.net
Phone: (604) 599.5240
Fax: (604) 599.5241
Toll Free: 1.877.711.3111
Address: 6235A 136 Street, Surrey, B.C., V3X 1H3


Name: Special Olympics - Surrey
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Surrey Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Snell
Phone: (604) 583.2358
E-mail: sheilasnell@shaw.ca
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca



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Terrace

Name: Special Olympics - Terrace
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Terrace Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Jo Buck
Phone: (250) 635.7936
E-mail: choicesterrace@tdcss.ca
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Toronto/Montreal

Tennis Canada
Location: Head Office (Toronto/Montreal)
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Tennis

Click for more about wheelchair tennis at Tennis Canada

Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport federation responsible for the growth, promotion and showcasing of tennis in Canada and building a system that helps produce world-class players. It is one of the largest and oldest national sport associations in the country with membership composed of 10 provincial tennis associations and one associate member, the Northwest Territories Tennis Association.
 
It is the governing body for wheelchair tennis and offers programs at the national, provincial and community level.

Website: www.tenniscanada.com
Email: jpetras@tenniscanada.com
Phone: 604 541-2486


Trail

Name: Special Olympics - Trail
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Trail Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hawton
Phone: (250) 364.1390
E-mail: rshawton@shaw.ca
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Tsawwassen

Name: Wheelchair Ballroom/Precision Dancing
Location: Tsawwassen
Type of Sport or Recreation: Dance

Wheelchair Ballroom/Precision Dancing Contact Information:
Website: www.wheeldance.ca
Contact Person: Toni Triplett
Phone: (604) 862.8761
E-mail: triplettmail@hotmail.com


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Vancouver

Name: B.C. Mobility Opportunities Society
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Hiking, Gliding

B.C. Mobility Opportunities Society Contact Information:
Website: www.disabilityfoundation.org/bcmos
Email: bcmos@disabilityfoundation.org
Phone: (604) 222.1312
Address: Suite 207 - 3077 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C.  V6H 3J9


Name: Disabled Independent Gardeners Association
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Gardening

Disabled Independent Gardeners Association Contact Information:
Website: www.disabilityfoundation.org/diga/
E-mail: diga@disabilityfoundation.org
Phone: (604) 688.6464
Address: Suite 207 - 3077 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3J9


Name: Disabled Sailing Association
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Sailing

Disabled Sailing Association Contact Information:
Website: www.disabledsailingbc.org
Address: Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver, B.C.  V6R 4L9
Phone: (604) 222.3003
Fax: (604) 222.3004


Name: Pacific Northwest Scuba Challenge Association
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Scuba Diving

Pacific Northwest Scuba Challenge Association Contact Information:
Website: members.shaw.ca/gsinger/scuba/scubainfo.html
E-mail: gideon.singer@gmail.com
Phone: (604) 525.7149


Name: Pacific Northwest Scuba Challenge Association
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Scuba Diving

Pacific Northwest Scuba Challenge Association Contact Information:
Website: members.shaw.ca/gsinger/scuba/scubainfo.html
E-mail: gideon.singer@gmail.com
Phone: (604) 525.7149


Name: Power Soccer - Vancouver Lightning
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Power Soccer

Vancouver Power Soccer Contact Information:
Contact Person: Margaret McLeod
Phone: (604) 251-2030
E-mail: m.mcleod@telus.net
Power Soccer B.C. Website: www.sportabilitybc.ca/itoolkit.asp?pg=POWER_SOCCER


Name: Sledge Hockey Friday Nights at Hillcrest Rink
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Sledge Hockey

Vancouver Park Board Access Services Contact Information:
Website: www.vancouver.ca/parks/rec/access/
email: melanie.josephs@vancouver.ca
Phone: (604) 257.8500
Address: 30 W 30th Ave, Vancouver, B.C. V5V 2T9, Canada

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Name: Southlands Therapeutic Riding Program
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Equestrian

Southlands Therapeutic Riding Program Contact Information:
Website: http://stars.ponies.ca
email: stars@ponies.ca
Phone: (604) 261.1295
Address: 3095 W 51st Ave, Vancouver, B.C. V6N 3V6, Canada


Name: Special Olympics - Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: : Multiple Sports - 5 Pin Bowling, 10 Pin Bowling, Active Start, Basketball, Curling, Figure Skating, Fitness, Floor Hockey, FUNdamentals, Power Lifting, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Skating, Skiing (Alpine), Skiing (Cross Country), Snowshoeing, Speed Skating, Swimming, Weight Training

Vancouver Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Pam Sywulych
Phone: (604) 263.6579
E-mail: p.sywulych@shaw.ca
Vancouver Special Olympics Website: www.sobcvancouver.org
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Name: Stan Strong Therapeutic Pool
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Aquatics

Stan Strong Therapeutic Pool Contact Information:
Address: 700 West 59th Ave, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 257.8500


Name: Vancouver Adapted Music Society
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Music

Vancouver Adapted Music Society Contact Information:
Website: www.vams.org
Phone: (604) 688.6464
E-mail: vams@disabilityfoundation.org
Address: Suite 207-3077 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6H 3J9


Name: Vancouver Ocean Sports
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports - Canoeing, Dragon Boating, Kayaking, Outrigger, Paddling

Vancouver Ocean Sports Contact Information:
Website: www.poguesports.com
Phone:  (604) 685.5955


Name: Wheeling Eights Square Dance Club
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Square Dance

Wheeling Eights Square Dance Club Contact Information:
Phone: (604) 582.1954
Address: 14308 - 103A Avenue, Surrey, B.C., V3T 5C3


Vernon

Name: Special Olympics - Vernon
Type of Sport or Recreation: : Multiple Sports

Vernon Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Barb Bradford
Phone: (250) 549.4498
E-mail: bjbradford@shaw.ca
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Victoria

Name: Disabled Sailing Association
Location: Victoria
Type of Sport or Recreation: Sailing

Disabled Sailing Association Contact Information:
Website: www.disabledsailingbc.org
Phone: (250) 477.6314
Address: c/o Recreation Integration Victoria, 4135 Lambrick Way, Victoria, B.C.  V8N 5R3


Name: Power Soccer - Victoria Mavericks
Location: Victoria
Type of Sport or Recreation: Power Soccer

Victoria Power Soccer Contact Information:
Chris Halpen - E-mail: halpen.chris@gmail.com
Kelly Halpen - E-mail: Kelly.N.Halpen@shaw.ca
Mike Patterson - E-mail: jan_mike@shaw.ca
Power Soccer B.C. Website: www.sportabilitybc.ca/itoolkit.asp?pg=POWER_SOCCER


Name: Power To Be Adaptive Recreation Program
Location: Victoria
Type of Sport or Recreation: Sea Kayaking, Alpine Skiing, Indoor Rock Climbing, Gardening, Camping

Power To Be Adaptive Recreation Program Contact Information:
Website: www.powertobe.ca
Email: info@powertobe.ca
Tel: (250) 385.2363
Tel: Toll Free 1.800.375.2363
Fax: (250) 385.2360
Address: Victoria Head Office: 1009 Langley Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1V7


Name: Special Olympics - Victoria
Type of Sport or Recreation: : Multiple Sports - 5 Pin Bowling, Athletics, Curling, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Golf, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Skiing (Alpine), Skiing (Cross Country), Snowshoeing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming

Victoria Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Chantal Brodeur
Phone: (250) 298.7536
E-mail: cbrodeur@islandnet.com
Victoria Special Olympics Website: www.victoriaspecialolympics.com
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


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Whistler

Name: Whistler Adaptive Sports
Location: Whistler
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports - Canoeing, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Trail Rider

Whistler Adaptive Sports Contact Information:
Website: www.whistleradapative.com
E-mail: info@whistleradaptive.com
Phone: (604) 905.4493
Mail: Whistler Adaptive Sports Program, Box 708, Whistler, B.C., V0N 1B0


Name: Special Olympics - Whistler Valley
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Whistler Valley Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Vera Davis
Phone: (604) 932.5843
E-mail: vfrinton@shaw.ca
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Williams Lake

Name: Special Olympics - Williams Lake
Type of Sport or Recreation: Multiple Sports

Williams Lake Special Olympics Contact Information:
Contact Person: Tressa Taylor
Phone: (250) 305.2337
E-mail: bcsowltressapierce@hotmail.com
Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca



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