Special Olympics BC Local
Dawson Creek
When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?
2011 when I bought a bowling alley.
Will this be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, which other National Games were you part of and in what role(s)?
This will be my third National Games. I was previously the 5-pin bowling coach for Team B.C.
What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2024?
It is honor to work with all the athletes and coaches from across the country.
What is/are your goal(s) for these National Games?
I would like to see some personal bests for our B.C. athletes.
What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?
Our first trip to National Games in P.E.I.
What does competing at National Games mean to your athletes? (or, if this is your first National Games, competition in general)
It means a lot as most of the team hasn’t left their local levels and now they are able to meet many more athletes.
What storylines are you excited to see develop in your SO Team BC sport team leading up to the National Games?
Athletes personal bests, first-time coaches getting excited to see how much they are enriching the lives of the athletes
What would you say about Special Olympics to encourage someone to get involved?
It is a very gratifying experience to see how much you can make a difference in a positive way with people with intellectual disabilities.