May 14th, 2008 - Bring Home the Cup - Special Olympic Athlete Adam Bourque has WON the "BRING HOME THE CUP" Contest. Thanks to everyone for voting and congrats Adam!!

May 14th, 2008 - Tickets on Sale Now for Annual Sports Celebrities Festival - Individuals and companies are encouraged to purchase tickets to the Sports Celebrities Festival (SCF) in support of Special Olympics PEI.

Tickets to the SCF Gala Diner and Auction in Charlottetown are $100 per ticket or $800 for a table. A tax receipt will be issued for all tickets purchased.

Ticket prices for the SCF Luncheon in Summerside are $35 per ticket or $275 for a table.

The June 25th events will be hosted by Paul Hollingsworth, CTV newscast host, and he will be joined by Sports Celebrities from across the Nation.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Special Olympics office at 368-8919 or via email at tracey@sopei.com. Tickets for the event will be sold until June 24th.

May 5th, 2008 - Bring Home the Cup - Special Olympic Athlete Adam Bourque is trying to "BRING HOME THE CUP". He needs your vote......click the link below, watch his video and cast your vote!! Contest ends soon...vote now!!

http://bringhomethecup.cbc.ca/mediadetail/156224

May 4th, 2008 - 5-Pin Bowling Provincials this Month! - The 5-Pin Bowling program will culminate with our Annual 5-pin Bowling Provincial Championships on May 24-25, 2008. Over 200 athletes, coaches and volunteers will enjoy a great competitive weekend with bowling being the spotlight

Athletes and coaches also have the opportunity to meet other fellow competitors, stay at the UPEI dormitory’s and take part in a Special Olympics dance.

Anyone interested in volunteering at the event can call Natasha at 368-8919 or by email at Natasha@sopei.com. Click here for more details....

April 28th, 2008 - Annual Sports Celebrities Festival Date Set!! - Special Olympics PEI would like to invite you to the annual Sports Celebrities Festival (SCF) taking place on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008. The Festival is a two part event which includes a luncheon held in Summerside and a Gala Dinner and Auction that same evening in Charlottetown.

The SCF is a premier event on PEI where prominent Island businesses and business people gather to support Special Olympics PEI. This event is Special Olympics PEI most important fundraiser of the year and it raises necessary funds to assist Special Olympics PEI in providing athletes the opportunity to participate in both community and competitive sports across PEI.

Click here to read more on our SCF....

April 15, 2008 - Pretty “Ladies” for Charity! - It is time, once again, for the Annual Male Beauty Pageant in Support of Special Olympics PEI. These masculine “ladies” will be judged on their poise, beauty, and style to crown Miss Special Olympics 2008. Tickets are on sale now for this annual fundraiser which supports Islanders with an intellectual disability in sport. The event will be held at the Carrefour Theatre in Charlottetown, on May 29th at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Seating is limited, so buy early or miss out on a very entertaining evening. Tickets are $10.00 each and are available now!

For tickets, or if your organization would like to sponsor a lovely male “model” in this year’s pageant please contact Margaret by calling 902-892-6941. Tickets can also be purchased at the Special Olympics PEI office at 40 Enman Crescent, Suite 240, Charlottetown, or by calling 1-800-287-1196.

For more information about Special Olympics PEI and its programs, please contact Special Olympics PEI Program Director, Natasha Goguen at 368-8919 or via e-mail at Natasha@sopei.com

April 4, 2008 - Special Olympics PEI Athletes, Volunteers and Supporters Receive Awards - Athletes, friends, volunteers and supporters of Special Olympics PEI gathered at the Loyalist Lakeview Resort in Summerside on Thursday evening to recognize and congratulate the efforts of athletes and volunteers. The Special Olympics PEI Annual Awards ceremony was held in front on a full house and recapped a very successful 2007.

The Awards presented were:
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Female Athlete of the Year

Eastlink Advertising Male Athlete of the Year

Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year

Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year

Facility of the Year Award

David Andrew Memorial Award (A parent/guardian who has made a significant contribution to the Special Olympics movment locally, provincially, and/or nationally, and has exemplified the spirit, philosophy, and goals of SOPEI)

Sport Volunteer of the Year Award (Awarded to a volunteer who through their commitment to enriching the lives of Islanders with an Intellectual Disability through sport, has made a difference in their Community)

President’s Award (Awarded to a volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the Special Olympics movement locally, provincially, and/or nationally, and has exemplified the spirit, philosophy, and goals of SOPEI)

Dr. Frank Hayden Award (Awarded to an athlete who has shown commitment to training and the determination to succeed at a grassroots level)

Spirit Award (Awarded to an athlete who brings out the best in themselves and their teammates and coaches through commitment, determination and humour)

The Winners are:
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Female Athlete of the Year: Alyssa Chapman of Murray Harbour

Eastlink Advertising Male Athlete of the Year: Mark Ramsay of Kensington

Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year: Debbie Metcalfe, Covehead

Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year: Dick St. John, Charlottetown

Facility of the Year: The Charlottetown Fitness Center

David Andrew Memorial: George Arsenault of Summerside

Sport Volunteer: Susan Gordon, Elmsdale

President’s Award: Margaret MacPherson of Charlottetown

Dr. Frank Hayden: Travis Perry of Miscouche

Spirit Award: Emily Craig, Kinkora

March 15, 2008 - Annual Awards Presentation - This year's Annual Awards will be held on April 3 at the Loyalist Country Inn in Summerside at 7:00 PM. More details will be coming soon....stayed tuned to www.sopei.com for more details.

March 6, 2008 - WELCOME BACK TEAM PEI CELEBRATION!! - TEAM PEI has returned home from the 2008 National Winter Games in quebec City. It was a weeke filled with successes, personal bests and the team brought home 6 medals.....all wonderful accomplishments!! Come and celebrate the week wuth us...cheer our athletes and coaches....thank our sponsors and be reminded about Winning at Life!

When: Monday March 10th at 7PM

Where: Delta Prince Edward

Please note: This event will replace the Pep Rally which was scheduled for February 13th.

February 4, 2008 - Our January Newsletter is now available. Click here to see what's happening at SOPEI!

January 20, 2008 - ROCKET SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM PEI 2008 - At their game, this Sunday vs. the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, the PEI Rocket will be supporting Special Olympics PEI and the team of Special Olympics athletes who will be representing PEI at the National Winter Games being held in Quebec City in February. There will be an opportunity to meet Special Olympics athletes and wish them well as they prepare to compete in the Winter Games.