Special Olympics adds swimming to their Kindersley program

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY - A new season is beginning for the Special Olympics team in Kindersley. Registrations were received in person on Wednesday evening, September 10th, at Elizabeth Middle School, as well as online. This year, Shauna Bobbee, program coordinator, announced the addition of a new swimming program.

Special Olympics Kindersley is gearing up for another fun season. This photo was from last year, and they’re hoping this year is bigger and better with the addition of their new swimming program. L-R: Jill Dobbin - coach, Kim Schwanbeck - assistant coach, Greta Bobbee, Rachelle Doll, Coralee Cooke, Maureen Dobbin - coach. Photo by Shauna Bobbee

“I’m really excited about the swimming program,” Shauna said, which she described as an aqua fit style program. “It’s been something that’s been tossed around for a while and is such a good all-around exercise and activity. Not everybody is built for bowling, but the pool works for everybody.”

Krista Geifer is the swimming coach, and they’re hoping many athletes will take advantage of this new opportunity. Swimming is scheduled to begin in mid-October, with the option to come weekly or bi-weekly.

Last year, twenty-one athletes registered, ranging in age from nine to forty-eight. They came from Kindersley, Kerrobert, Oyen and Rosetown.

“All of our athletes except one are bowlers, and we have a smaller group of four that do bocce,” Shauna explained. Bowling will begin on September 25th , and bocce ball begins on October 7th.

“We’re so excited to see all our old friends and hope to meet some new ones,” Shauna said. “We’re excited about the year!”