Special Olympics BC Local:

Kitimat

Hometown:

Kitimat

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

I started swimming when I was seven. 

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?

We won and I loved it. 

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

I like watching the sports and the Opening Ceremony.

What is your goal for these National Games?

To win. 

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

I can play hard and win gold. 

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

I like when my rock goes where I want.

What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?

All the competitions I have played in. 

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

If you like to swim, curl, or golf you should join. 

What other Special Olympics sports do you participate in?

Golf, soccer, and swimming.

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

I like sports. The Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver Canucks are my favourite teams. My best Special Olympics sport is soccer. 

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

Happy.