Special Olympics NL Exploits Hurricanes

Special Olympics NL Exploits Hurricanes

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07/24/2024

We still need volunteers for our upcoming tournament on August 17th. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] if you or someone you know is available to help out.

07/24/2024

BOCCE will be going ahead this evening. Please be at the field by 6:15 to be placed in teams prior to the 6:30 start.

07/23/2024

Good Day!!! Golf tonight will be at the Grand Fall Golf Course starting at 7pm. Please make an effort to be there at least 20mins beforehand. Have a knapsack ready with sunscreen, fly spray and a long sleeve just in case. Don't forget your water bottle too.
See you this evening!! Coach Joe

07/04/2024

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!
The Exploits Hurricanes Special Olympics is hosting a Bocce Competition on Sat, Aug 17th at the Centennial Field in Grand Falls-Windsor. We are expecting OVER 100 participants and we need YOU to help make this a super day!!!
We are looking for volunteers in many positions/roles - Officials, medical, security, food preparation, helping to set up and clean up from food events etc.

EMAIL: [email protected]

If you are interested or know of someone, please reach out to me at your earliest convenience. Any amount of time is appreciated!!
Hoping to hear from you soon! SPREAD THE WORD!! πŸ™‚

Thanks so much!!!
Colleen
Club Coordinator
Exploits Hurricanes

06/19/2024

It was wonderful to have a number of new coaches and athletes join us this evening as we kicked of our first golf practice of the season! We are looking forward to the summer. It's going to be great!! β›³οΈπŸŒβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈ

Photos from Special Olympics NL Exploits Hurricanes's post 06/17/2024
Photos from Special Olympics NL Exploits Hurricanes's post 06/16/2024

What an amazing day! πŸ‘ πŸ§‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

Photos from Special Olympics NL Exploits Hurricanes's post 06/16/2024

Exploits Hurricanes had an amazing weekend in Gander on the brand new track and field facilities. πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Many medals and awards were earned, personal bests achieved, and most important of all - memories made! πŸ§‘πŸ…

Hats off and huge thanks to the Gander Wings for hosting an outstanding event! πŸ’›

Stay tuned for more pictures later!

P.S. Happy Father's day to all the dads and like-dads!

06/15/2024

It's a beautiful day and we are so excited to be on our way to Gander for the Special Olympics Provincial Track and Field competition.

See you on the track !! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

06/13/2024

Melvin was happy to share stories of his travel to the World Games last year in Berlin with a few aspiring athletes and friends. Good on you Melvin! Hard work pays off!πŸ₯‡πŸŒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‘ Paula Mills

06/09/2024

Good Morning Everybody!!
There will be Track practice this afternoon at 3:00pm at Woodland Primary.
We only have 2 practices remaining before our BIG competition next week-ends so Please make every effort to be there 15mins beforehand so we can get started on time.
Bring your indoor sneakers and a water bottle.
If you are unable to attend please let me know
Thanks,
Colleen

06/06/2024

Good Morning Everybody! There will be Track practice this evening at 6:45pm at Woodland Primary. We only have 3 practices remaining before our BIG competition next week-ends so Please make every effort to be there 15mins beforehand so we can get started on time. Bring your indoor sneakers and a water bottle.

Photos from Special Olympics NL Exploits Hurricanes's post 06/05/2024

Today the Exploits Hurricanes held our Law Enforcement Torch Run and Year-End Celebration. Thanks so much to everyone who sponsored our athletes for this event over the past few weeks.

To say we had a great time would be a huge understatement!!!.

Many hands came together to make this happen. And we want to extend a huge thank you to every single one. There are far too many to name but we could not have done it without you all πŸ’š

06/03/2024

Gym Night is going ahead this evening at 5:45pm at Woodland Primary. Come along anytime after 5:30pm. Bring your water bottle and indoor sneakers. See you all then!!

06/03/2024

Exploits Hurricanes LETR will be going ahead tomorrow at 4pm, rain or shine! Please arrive 3:30pm to get yourself registered. Bring your umbrella, rain jacket, towel etc just in case. We are super exxcited to be back at it!!! See you all tomorrow!!

06/02/2024

Good Morning!!!
Track practice will be at Woodland Primary today from 3-4pm. Please be there for 2:45pm.
Take indoor sneakers and water bottle.
See you this afternoon Colleen

05/30/2024

Hi Everybody!!!
There will be Track practice this evening at 6:45pm at Centennial Field. Dress in layers. Take extra clothes if need be in case it cools down. Wear sunscreen and take your water bottle.
See you this evening! Colleen

05/28/2024

GOOD SUNNY MORNING TO YOU ALL!
There will be Track practice this evening at 6:45pm at Centennial Field. Please arrive by 6:30pm so we can get things started on time. It is going to be sunny so make sure you wear your sunscreen and hat if need be. Don't forget your water bottle!! Dress in layers...and a long sleeve just in case.
See you this evening! Colleen

05/27/2024

GOOD DAY EVERYBODY!!!
GYM NIGHT will be going ahead this evening at 5:45pm at WOODLAND PRIMARY GYM . We ask that you arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time. Please bring your water bottle and wear your orange shirt. Indoor sneakers are a MUST! Also, dress appropriately for some exercise and fun! Thanks!! Colleen

Photos from Special Olympics NL Exploits Hurricanes's post 05/26/2024

Exploits Hurricanes Bowlers attended a Bowling Competition in Corner Brook on Saturday. And what a day it was!! Here are a few snaps of the day!!!

05/23/2024

Hi Everybody!!!

There will be Track practice this evening at 6:45pm at Centennial Field. If it rains, we will be moving things inside to Woodland Primary Gym. Be prepared for EITHER! WATCH FOR EMAILS LATER TODAY... Please make every effort to be there. Colleen

05/22/2024

Attention Athletes!!

Reminder that this Friday, May 24th is the last day to RSVP for the Year-End Social.

You can purchase a ticket for your guest if you have not already at bowling this evening.

Photos from Special Olympics NL Exploits Hurricanes's post 05/21/2024

"TOWN CLEAN UP DAY" was a success. With the weather being as finicky as it is, our Club had to make a few date changes. Yesterday was an awesome day so last minute, we decided to get out and clean up. Thank you to the athletes and volunteers who were able to come along and lend a hand on this long weekend!!! Missing from the photos are Coach Trevor and Coach Rowena! :-)

05/20/2024

Gym Night is cancelled for today.
We will be doing Town Clean up at Centennial Field at 6pm. Come join us!!

05/19/2024

Happy Sunday!!! β›…οΈπŸŒ€οΈ

There will be Track practice tomorrow at 3pm for approximately 1.5hrs at Centennial Field.
We will be taking measurements and timings so please make every effort to be there.
It is supposed to be a hotter day tomorrow so make sure you have your water bottle, that you wear a hat and sunscreen too.
Take a long sleeve just in case it's cooler and windy.

See you tomorrow
Colleen

05/16/2024

Track and field practice is CANCELLED today

05/13/2024

GOOD DAY EVERYBODY!!!

GYM NIGHT will be going ahead this evening at 5:45pm at WOODLAND PRIMARY GYM . We ask that you arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time.
Please bring your water bottle and wear your orange shirt. Indoor sneakers are a MUST! Also, dress appropriately for some exercise and fun!

Thanks!!
Colleen

05/12/2024

Good Morning Everybody!
Today's TRACK AND FIELD practice will be from 3-4pm at Woodland Primary.
Please make every effort to arrive at least 15mins prior to the start time.
Take your water Bottle and Make Sure you have your indoor sneakers
If you are unable to attend, please let me know!! See you all this afternoon!! Colleen

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