Who We Are
Sports for Special Athletes (SSA) volunteers and athletes are people just like you. We are your friends, neighbours and co-workers.
All members – athletes, volunteers and coaches are voting members. Family members are encouraged to register as members so they may also influence the direction of the organization.
History
Sports for Special Athletes was formed by coaches, volunteers and parents who acknowledged that many special needs individuals can learn the skills necessary to participate in existing community activities and competitions.
Funding
Funds are solicited from events, corporate sponsorships, memberships and personal donations. All money raised in the community goes directly into programs. There is no provincial or national body taking a percentage of the funds raised.
Registration
Fall
sports - registration is in September.
Spring and summer sports - registration is in April/May
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Takes place every November. Nominations for executive.
Interested Members
| Cost: | Annual membership is currently very low. This covers
liability insurance, facility costs and administrative costs in-curred
by volunteers. Sport costs vary from sport to sport but are generally
substantially less than regular community sport fees. Family memberships
are also available as are corporate and sponsor member-ships. |
| Facilities: | Our participants use safe, clean public facilities such as the Family Fitness Su-per Club and RIM Park. They become members of sports groups (i.e. Ontario Powerlifting Association, Heritage Lawn Bowling Club, K-W Ser-toma Speed Skating Club). |