SPECIAL OLYMPICS
WHAT IS ON OFFER?
Members with an intellectual disability* have the opportunity to continue their development through Special Olympics (SO) GB.​
We currently have a team of six Special Olympic Athletes who travel the region to compete in competitions and events.
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SO have created the video below to showcase its work.
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To find out more please contact Nicky or pop along to one of our swim sessions.
SO
Local Gala
Our fourth local gala is on Sunday 20th September 2026.
Hosted by SDSG and kindly officiated by Kingfishers Swimming Club, in partnership with SO Yorkshire & Humber.
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Kindly support by The Lottery Community Fund and the many people who continue to donate, to enable the event to be a great success.
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Main Contact:
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Entry Forms:
Janet: Janet.Nolan@sdsg.org.uk
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Date for Entries: 1st September 2026
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Photographer Accreditation Policy in place.
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Should you wish to attend the gala, please contact your local club to arrange entry. Only registered attendees will be granted entry.
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Volunteers
Our training, events and local gala would not happen without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. May they be part of SDSG or Kingfishers Swimming Club.
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Volunteer guidance:
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Coaching
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Divisioning
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Safeguarding
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Competitions
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Photos & pictures
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These guides can be found on SDSG's Volunteer Hub or the SO website, link below.
Support
Putting on an all day event with over 100 swimmers and 40 volunteers isn't cheap, we are looking for support to help cover the costs:
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Pool hire
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Lifeguard costs
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Volunteer expenses
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Food
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Medals & certificates
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Printing
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Hire of the hall and meeting room
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Swimmer & volunteer t-shirts
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Volunteer SO registration
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We are also looking for prizes for our fundraising raffle.
If you or your employer is able to help, please contact us (contactus@sdsg.org.uk).
