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Special Olympics Redlands

Locality: Capalaba, Queensland

Address: PO Box 515 4157 Capalaba, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Today is International Womens Day! We are so lucky at SO Redlands to have such inspiring women within our club including our athletes, volunteers, coaches and supports! Happy International Womens Day to you all!!

24.01.2022 Be sure to check your emails regarding training going forward. Please read the attached letter from our club chair.

24.01.2022 Dont forget to get your renewals in before January 31st! If athletes are not registered they will not be able to participate in training or competitions. If you need with anything please reach out to your coach or our membership officer!

23.01.2022 Did you know Special Olympics Redlands is 5 years old this year? 5 years ago we made the name change from Brisbane East to Redlands! During the past 5 years we have seen amazing growth within our sports as well as fantastic achievements with representation at state level. We thank all our coaches, volunteers, parents, careers and of course all the athletes for their support and contributions over the last 5 years. Here is to the next 5! Lets go Redlands, Lets go!

23.01.2022 Its that time again to apply for your FairPlay vouchers! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Round 2 voucher expiry dates have been extended until 11 November 2020. The latest round of FairPlay opens on 6 July 2020 and closes on 7 October 2020 (unless all vouchers are issued) If you arent aware of what FairPlay Vouchers are check out the pictures for some information!

22.01.2022 If you are struggling to keep up with exercise during this time Special Olympics has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to provide these inclusive workouts! Be sure to check them out!

19.01.2022 With our national games coming have your day in which animal should be the mascot!

19.01.2022 Do you have an athlete with a passion for garden care? Linda and Josh Ball are looking for others to join Josh in his work! You may have seen Josh was recently flown to Canberra to mow the lawn at Parliament House! If you have someone who may be interested please contact Linda Ball or message the page

19.01.2022 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them." #Lestweforget

18.01.2022 Sport is coming back! While we understand everyone is very eager to get back to sport we ask that you remain patient and wait for updates directly from the club or your coach. There are many aspects to be considered to ensure our return to sport is safe for everyone. We are getting very close and we cannot wait to see everyones face at training again!

18.01.2022 With the outbreak of the coronavirus, Special Olympics wants you to stay safe. Washing your hands properly is just one way to help do that. In the Expert Tip vi...deo series, Special Olympics athletes share their know-how on a range of helpful and popular topics. For Global Handwashing Day, October 15, Nyasha Derere, a Health Messenger from Special Olympics Zimbabwe, shared these video tips on proper hand washing techniques.

17.01.2022 Our excited swimmers all ready for their first competition of the year! Best of luck to everyone!

17.01.2022 Today, we are excited to join the global community in recognizing the abilities, contributions, and leadership our athletes who have Down syndrome bring to the world every day! #WorldDownSyndromeDay | #ChooseToInclude

15.01.2022 If you know anyone who would be interested in signing up send them our way! We are set up at the Victoria Point Shopping Centre waiting to answer any questions you may have!

14.01.2022 Please make sure you have all checked your emails regarding our training policy going forward. Attached is a letter from our club chair. Any questions at all please contact our club secretary or speak with your coach. Thanks everyone for you support during this time.

14.01.2022 Dont forget to keep up your fitness while training isnt on! Check out this great resource for fitness cards!

14.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all our father figures in Redlands! Thank you for everything you do!

13.01.2022 Dont forget to get your registrations renewed by tonight! After today if your athlete is not registered they will not be able to attend training or competition. If you have any problems at all please speak with your coach or our membership officer!

13.01.2022 Its international dace day! Show us your best moves in the comments below!

13.01.2022 For the love of inclusion, sport, health, and friendship. Happy Valentines Day! ... #ChooseToInclude

12.01.2022 Dont forget we are apart of Victoria Point Lakeside Shopping Centre sports sign on day this Sunday! We are still looking for volunteers to help out on the day so please contact us if you can spare an hour or 2!

12.01.2022 Don’t forget to get your registrations in for State Games in March! This is always a great event for all levels of competition! If you have any questions please contact your coach. We are hoping to have a strong representation of Redlands! https://www.specialolympics.com.au//2021-SOQ-SG_registrati

12.01.2022 Cant wait to see you all show your best moves on Wednesday!!

11.01.2022 Have you learnt a new skill during isolation? Perhaps something you havent ever tried before? One of our basketball coaches decided to give a shot at being a barber, didnt turn out too bad! Let us know of anything new youve tried over the last 2 months!

11.01.2022 Happy Australia Day!

11.01.2022 We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Easter while enjoying lots of chocolate Im sure! Now the fun is over make sure youre still keeping up with your fitness!

11.01.2022 Keep your eyes and ears peeled for our promotional products in IGA we have also been heard on 97.3fm!

10.01.2022 Have you met Brendan Borger? Our very own Brendan have been honoured by Special Olympics Australia as a Champion of Inclusion! Well done Brendan we are lucky to have you in Redlands!

10.01.2022 On Sunday 9th February we will have a stall at Victoria Point Shopping Centre sports sign on day! Come and say hi if youre close by but also please share this with your school, careers, respite facility etc any organisation with disability services so we can spread the word of Special Olympics!

10.01.2022 As some of you know I was selected as Young Coach of the Year 2019. I am overwhelmed by the support and encouragement from all volunteers, fellow coaches, parents/careers and our amazing athletes! Im so grateful I get to represent our club when receiving this award. Thank you so much to you all! Kimberley

10.01.2022 Happy Australia Day mate! #australiaday2021

10.01.2022 It can feel pretty isolating during our time at home. Be sure to practice good self care and reach out to friends or family if you are struggling!

10.01.2022 Did you know your athlete could be eligible for a Fair Play voucher? The Queensland government grants Fair Play vouchers to athletes who fit their criteria! Check out the link below to see if your athlete could be considered! https://www.qld.gov.au/recrea/sports/funding/fairplay/apply

09.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing mothers involved in our Redlands family! Thank you for everything you do for us!

09.01.2022 Unfortunately, Special Olympics Australia have made the decision to move the Junior National Games to 2021. This was a difficult decision for them but it is in the best interest for everyone involved. We will be sure to keep encouraging our selected athletes over the next year!

08.01.2022 Have you completed your state games registrations?!?

08.01.2022 Have you had a birthday over the last month while training hasnt been?! If you have a March or April birthday drop a comment below so we can all wish you a happy birthday!

08.01.2022 Best of Luck to all our athletes competing at the Redcliffe Swim Meet at Redcliffe!! Make us proud and dont forget to take lots of photos! If you would like us to post a photo that you have taken at the Swim Meet send them through to us on Facebook or email them to [email protected]!!

07.01.2022 While training has been off for 2 weeks, we have no doubt that our amazing athletes are continuing their training at home! What are some exercising you are doing at home to keep you fit and healthy until training can return? We would love to see you guys in action during this time! Feel free to post any pictures of you doing your exercise or any other activities you are doing during this time. It could be painting, cooking, drawing, anything! If you arent sure on posting it please feel free to private message the page and I can do this for you! Stay safe everyone!

07.01.2022 Queenslands Ben Haack speaks with Special Olympics with some inspiration during these times.

07.01.2022 The week we have been waiting for is here! We are returning to training!! We are still awaiting confirmation of return to training for swimming and table tennis but here are the rest of our sports! Make sure you follow all social distancing rules and any restrictions given to you by your coach! Golf: Has already started. Basketball: Starts next Tuesday the 14th of July, 6pm at Redlands College. ... Bocce: Starts next Wednesday the 15th of July, 6.30pm at the Redlands Sporting Club Ten Pin Bowling: Starts nest Monday the 13th of July, 4.30pm at the AMF Bowling Centre in Capalaba Tennis: Starts next Thursday the 16th of July, 5.30pm at the Sheldon Tennis Centre.

06.01.2022 As we are all aware sometimes a trip to the shops can be very overwhelming. Kmart have partnered with Autism Queensland to trail a Quiet Space initiative. We are lucky enough to have a trail store right here in the Redlands!

05.01.2022 Spread the Word: Inclusion Day is this week! Will you sign the Pledge to Spread Inclusion? http://bit.ly/2020-Sign-the-PledgeToInclude... For us, we will spend 4 March, not just bringing awareness to the stigma of a hurtful word, but building an inclusive future, rooted in peoples' willingness to pledge their support. #ChooseToInclude

05.01.2022 What an amazing day yesterday was! Thankyou to everyone who came along and joined in the fun and a massive thanks to our very own Hugh Mackay who helped planned day along with Kim and Kirstie from Brisbane. We are so thankful for their hard work so be sure to give them a big Thankyou next time you see them!

02.01.2022 Have you always wanted to help out Special Olympics Redlands but aren’t sure how?!? Well here is your chance! We are looking for people to fill the following roles! If you or someone you know might be interested in any of these please contact us!

02.01.2022 Yesterday was the first golf comp for the year with 18 players competing. Redlands hosted the competition at the lovely Meadowbrook Golf Club. There was some great golf played and all the players had a fantastic time.

01.01.2022 3 sleeps to go till our Club Fun Day https://fb.me/e/62h8REmOA Dunk tank... who will you dunk... Colour Explosion $10 pp pay on the day Yummy food trucks and coffee van Have your photo with the LETR Torch Meet Petro Civoniceva Bring your friends, bring your family Pack a blanket to sit on if you wish We cannot wait to see you all there