Special Olympics Red Deer

Volunteer Appreciation 

Special Olympics Red Deer held it's annual Christmas party and volunteer/sponsor recognition evening on Sunday December 11th. Nine individuals were honored with long service awards ranging from 5 to 30 years and a number of long time sponsors were recognized for their ongoing support of the affiliate. Over 300 people enjoyed a turkey supper and entertainment and the evening was capped off by a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and two elves who greeted the athletes and disributed candy bags.  


Back Row:  Andy Cuthbertson 20 years, Denise Nielsen 5 years, Ray Dunham 20 years, Gordon Fenwick 15 years.
Front Row:  Connie Biro 20 years, Crystal Sugden 5 years, Jerry Tennant 30 years, Arlene McTeer 25 years, Jan Gair 5  years.

Team Alberta
                                                                                                           Floor hockey and curling teams from Red Deer represented Alberta at the National Winter Games held recently in St. Albert.  Both teams acquited themselves well with the curling team winning gold medals in the B Category.  A big thank you to our athletes and coaches for their sportsmanship and determination and for being such great ambassadors for Red Deer and Alberta.


Team Alberta's Alberta Rocks proudly showing their flag.

Annual Swim Meet

One hundred forty athletes and coaches attended the annual Special Olympics Red Deer swim meet on February 4th.  Swimmers from 11 communities participated in the one day event that was a qualifier for the 2013 Spring Games.  After a hard day of competition everyone enjoyed a roast beef supper followed by the awarding of competition ribbons and presentation of event mementos.                               

Fall and winter programs are winding up in the next couple of months.  Spring and summer programs including golf, softball, athletics and soccer will start in May.                                                                              

Upcoming Events

• Annual Swim Meet February 4th/2012
• MDA Celebrity Breakfast Wednesday June 20th.

Tip-A-Cop

Cora's restaurant in Red Deer will host a Tip-A-Cop day on April 21st. The Red Deer Law Enforcement Torch Run committee is organizing the event in cooperation with the restaurant and the Red Deer Affiliate.  Other LETR events will be held later in the year.