Special Olympics BC community programs celebrate 2026 anniversaries
Ten Special Olympics BC communities are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2026!
In 55 communities across the province, Special Olympics athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities and volunteers bring transformative year-round sport, youth, and health programs to life.
Each year, we proudly recognize the communities who are marking anniversary seasons. Thank you for your inspiring ongoing dedication to making a difference through the power of sport and being part of this life-changing movement.
Let’s congratulate the Special Olympics BC communities that are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2026:
Happy 40th Anniversary – Established in 1986
Special Olympics BC – Abbotsford
Special Olympics BC – Comox Valley
Special Olympics BC – Dawson Creek
Special Olympics BC – Fort St. John
Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo
Special Olympics BC – Prince Rupert
Special Olympics BC – Prince George
Special Olympics BC – Salmon Arm
Special Olympics BC – Smithers
Happy 35th Anniversary – Established in 1991
Special Olympics BC – Powell River
Special Olympics BC – Trail
Happy 20th Anniversary – Established in 2006
Special Olympics BC – South Okanagan
A heartfelt thank you to the athletes, volunteers, families, and supporters who make Special Olympics possible in communities across the province, and help shape Special Olympics BC into an inspiring, inclusive, empowering, and fun community!
Join our year-round programs in making a life-changing impact through sport!