Special Olympics BC Local:

Port Alberni 

Hometown:

Port Alberni

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

I started in 2009 in Keremeos with bocce and bowling.

Will these be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, which other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?

Yes. 

What were your results in the 2019 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?

I got a silver medal in Vernon. 

What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2020?

It feels good. 

What is your goal for these National Games?

To be brave and have fun.

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

I'm proud of myself and the opportunity to represent my community. 

What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?

It’s a fun sport, I like to get strikes. 

What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?

Getting first place in bocce. 

What would you tell someone about Special Olympics to encourage them to get involved?

Try it, you will have fun!

What other Special Olympics sports do you participate in?

Bocce, swimming, curling, and Club Fit. 

What is one word you would use to describe yourself? :)

Calm.