The Families Program is aimed to service up family members who decide to travel to the World Games to cheer their athletes. Its goal is to ensure a safe and inviting environment for visiting family members to best enjoy sport competition and have quality interaction with fellow local and international family members.
Special Olympics Canada has put together a team of experienced Family Liaisons to support the families and supporters planning to attend World Games.
Special Olympics Team Canada 2022 Family Liaisons:
Alpine Skiing
Lead: Joanne Thom (BC)
Assistant: Michael Duhaime (BC)
Cross-country Skiing
Lead: Laura Howlett (ON)
Figure Skating
Lead: Karen Thériault (BC)
Assistant: Joachim Pang (BC)
Snowshoeing
Lead: Amanda Trenchard (AB)
Speed Skating
Lead: Tom Norton (BC)
French Families/Supporters (All Sports)
Lead: Michael Duhaime (BC)
More details on the Families Program will be available in 2022. In the meantime, any questions can be directed to ntp@specialolympics.ca and will be forwarded to the Family Liaison lead for the applicable Sport.