Tyler VanKooten
Special Olympics Team BC 2020: 5-pin bowling

Special Olympics BC Local:

Port Alberni

Hometown:

Port Alberni 

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

I got involved when I was four years old and I am now 33 years old. I just thought I'd give bowling a try.

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

Yes, this will be my first National Games. 

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

I felt great with my performance at the 2019 SOBC Winter Games. 

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

It means I get to meet new people and do my best.

What is your goal for these National Games?

My goal is to bowl over my average in every single game. 

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

Competing means a different experience for me. 

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

The thing I like most about bowling is my team. 

What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?

Trying a new level is my favourite experience and learning the national rules. 

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

It is a fun sport. 

What other Special Olympics sports do you participate in?

Basketball, curling, bocce, swimming, and Club Fit.

Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?

I am a fair person and I treat my teammates with respect. 

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

Punctual.
 

Drafted by: 

Wolf in the Fog