Adaptive Athletes, Supporting Individuals with Autism in Sport

Triathlon BC is partnering with the Canucks Autism Network in preparing a FREE adaptive sport clinic on June 11th, from 10am to 2pm, out of the Fortius Sport & Health Centre (Burnaby).  This 4-hour information session is aimed at parents, coaches, educators, event managers, staff and volunteers that work with athletes on the autism spectrum.

An outline of the session is included below.

  • Autism 101: What the autism spectrum looks like in a sports/recreation setting
  • Communication Tips
  • Coaching Strategies
  • Behaviour Support/Group Management Tools
  • Strategies for Successful Inclusion
  • Event preparation
To register, please click HERE.  Please note, to register, you will be required to enter a Triathlon BC membership number. Please enter BC0000 to bypass this requirement.