Celebrating the new partnership between Special Olympics Alberta and YMCA of Lethbridge

Special Olympics Alberta and YMCA of Lethbridge have launched a new partnership and are celebrating by hosting Try It, a sports event at the Cor Van Raay YMCA facility on November 19.

This is a free event open to individuals of all ages with an intellectual disability and their supports/ family members.

“This is a free event for individuals with an intellectual disability in the city of Lethbridge to try out new activities, find out what programs will be available this season, and check out the amazing Cor Van Raay YMCA facility,” said Courtney Roy, Director of Sports Development with Special Olympics Alberta.

Attendees will be able to try out sports like gymnastics, power lifting, cornhole, pickleball, and basketball, as well as Active Start, Special Olympics Alberta’s program for young athletes.

“The YMCA is extremely pleased to be a part of this new partnership and we look forward to delivering and growing programs with Special Olympics Alberta for years to come, “says Scott Boyd, Senior Operation Manager for the YMCA of Lethbridge.

Special Olympics Alberta is dedicated to enriching the lives of Albertans with intellectual disabilities through the transformative power and joy of sport. Special Olympics Alberta’s programs cater to all ages and wide range of abilities. These world class sports programs a run daily in communities across Alberta by over 1,000 volunteers.