Special Olympics Program
Sunset Skating Club is the only skating club in Vancouver offers a Special Olympics Program.
The mission of Special Olympics Program is to promote ice sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Sunset Skating Club is the only skating club in Vancouver offers a Special Olympics Program. The mission of Special Olympics Program is to promote ice sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
The Special Olympic program is facilitated by Landis Warner. Skaters with special needs are taught to skate in a fun and supportive environment with dedicated volunteers who love to skate.
2017 BC Coast Region Championships/WinterSkate in Delta, February 2017
Results:| Alex Pang | : Men's Level 4 - GOLD |
| Sheryl Spurr | : Women's Level 3 - SILVER |
| Eric Pahimak | : Men's Level 2 - GOLD |
| Jeff Leung | : Men's Level 2 - SILVER |
| Tin-Yee Ho | : Women's Level 1 - SILVER |
Special Olympics Provincial Games in Kamloops, February 2015
Results:| Jeff Leung | : Men's Level 1 - 2nd Place |
| Eric Pahima | : Men's Level 2 - 1st Place |
| Sheryl Spurr | : Ladies Level 3 - 5th Place |
| Tamika Broere | : Ladies Level 4 - 1st Place |
| : Pairs Level 3 - 1st Place | |
| Alex Pang | : Men's Level 4 - 1st Place |
| : Intro to Dance - 1st Place |
Alex Pang & Tamika Broere have been named to Team BC travelling to Cornerbrook, Newfoundland in February 2016. Landis Warner will be going as Provincial Head Coach along a team of 3 other coaches & 8 athletes.
Immediately after Provincial Games, coach Jess Chapelski & skater Eric Pahima joined Team BC at Canada Winter Games in Prince George. It was a wonderful experience for both of them, with Eric bringing home another medal. Silver this time.
The Special Olympics Program is always in need of on ice volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Landis:
Landis Warner
604-313-7723
Jessica Chapelski Souza
Our Special O program runs annually from September 1st to Mar 31st.