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“I even told these kids how proud of them I was the other night. They’re coming out here every day and busting their butts, doing the skills and drills, with no carrot to reach for because there are no games.”

“We always took the approach that we were going to run things as normal, and if something went horribly, respond. But, in all honesty, it has unfolded very similarly to any previous season."

“A 24-game season, you can’t lose. You lose nine and you’re toast... We’re going to try and keep it to minimal losses throughout the season. Our guys are going to work hard.”

“I love how they’ve created a community, a community of people that can support each other through everything. All of our coaches have worked really hard at putting events together for us to challenge each other, just have fun together. I fell like that really helps us out when we race.”

Special Olympics Alberta is looking to resume programming after COVID-19 suspended the organization's activities. Here in Cochrane, the plan is being finalized and programming should resume shortly.

Althought the season ended for Cochrane Minor Soccer on Thursday (Aug. 27), the ball keeps rolling for the club, as they gear up for their fall and winter programming, which will feature competitve games within a cohort.

"There is definitely going to be a 24-game season regardless of what happens. If it happens in November, if it happens December 1 we can still finish the 24-game season.”

Travis Cummings won Athletics Alberta's 2019 Grassroots Coach of the Year Award for his unique approach to coaching, and significant contributions to cross-country and track and field.

Two-time Olympian Tory Nyhaug, and 2019 Canadian National Champion, James Palmer hosted Cochrane BMX's annual summer camp on Saturday (Aug. 22) and Sunday (Aug. 23).

“Hopefully people see this as a sign of what Bike Cochrane is able to achieve.”