Spread the Word: Inclusion — Global Day of Activation
Help build a more inclusive future where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Join us by taking
the Pledge to Include at spreadtheword.global/pledge.
Bingo Night
Date & Time: Saturday, February 27 at 5:30 PM
Please register ahead of time with a valid email address. Registered participants will receive the instructions and Zoom info the day of the event.
The game will be hosted via Zoom and BingoMaker.com
Register here:https://forms.gle/CDnCyaHURjc9DCTB9
Valentine’s Themed Craft Night
Date & Time: Saturday, February 13, 5 PM
Join us for a craft party via Zoom where we will make a Valentine’s Day themed craft together.
Register here before the event in order to receive the Zoom login:https://forms.gle/A98MWSZ7cEcPQky99
SO Athlete Development Ambassador Applications
SONM Athletes: Become a SONM Athlete Development Ambassador! Athlete Development Ambassadors will help SONM’s fundraising team by speaking to our Sponsors and individual donors about the goals and mission of SONM. Contact Brittany at brittany@sonm.org or Christine at christine@sonm.org with any questions. Emails of interest and applications are due by Friday, February 19.
Learn more: https://sonm.org/health-unified-schools-resources/ and apply: https://forms.gle/pDxeyH323vxd1wf27
Health Messengers Training Applications
Are you a Special Olympics athlete who is passionate about your health? Are you a Special Olympics athlete who is interested in leading other athletes to become healthier? Do you want a leadership role within SONM? If you answered YES, consider submitting an application for our Health Messengers Training. This is a voluntary role and 3 athletes will be selected.
Health Messenger Training application submissions are due on Thursday, January 28! All application info can be found on our Health & Unified Schools Resources Page
If you are accepted into the program, the training dates include: February 9-March 4 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 PM via Zoom. That is a total of 8 hours of training spread out over a month.
New Years Bingo
Kick off the new year with a SONM Virtual Bingo night! Join us on Saturday, January 23 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom and bingomaker.com
Register here: https://forms.gle/xUMhDsf7EuZHtQCs6 and details will be emailed to you before bingo begins on January 23rd!
Virtual Winter Games
Due to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will once again be unable to provide in-person training and competition resulting in the continuation of our virtual programming in the 2021 SONM Virtual Winter Games. Athletes will be eligible to choose to compete in four events from a list of fifteen. Some of the events are poly hockey specific while others are geared toward general fitness.
Learn more, register, and submit scores via the link included below.
SONA Stride Challenge
This 8-week distance challenge encourages Special Olympics athletes as well as their family and friends from across the SONA Region to get and stay active this fall. From October 19 through December 13, 2020, participants will track how far they walk, run or roll in their wheelchairs as part of a Region-wide competition.
The SONA Stride Challenge registration opens October 7 for all Special Olympics athletes across the SONA Region to register as an individual or part of a Unified pair. Family, friends and supporters can participate as a Unified partner teamed up with a Special Olympics athlete.
After registering, participants will use Strava to track their distance, and self-report their distance weekly.