Results for Thursday 15th July

Track & Field – GOLD MEDAL
Mandy Manzardo!

Track & Field – SILVER MEDAL
Carol Anne Stocker!
Mary Wells!

Track & Field – BRONZE MEDAL
Paige Norton!
Laura Strauss!

10-Pin Bowling – SILVER MEDAL
Tyler Zanatta!
Kris Cohen!

Rhythmic Gymnastics– GOLD MEDAL
Kirstin McKitterick! (4 Gold Medals)
Jayleen Brash! (3 Gold Medals)

Rhythmic Gymnastics – SILVER MEDAL
Lisa Stratton! (4 Silver Medals)

Rhythmic Gymnastics– BRONZE MEDAL
Molly Hogan-Thomas!
Madeleine Wieczorek!(2 Bronze Medals)
Jane Perera!(2 Bronze Medals)
Jayleen Brash!
Alison McKee!
Darcie Muzychka!

Swimming – GOLD MEDAL
Michael McDonald!
Stephanie Rogers!
Fred Collins!
Courtenay Reikis!
Lance Barker!
Rob Misjak!

Swimming– BRONZE MEDAL
Katie Flint!
Bryan Jorgnesen!
Danny Barker!
Lance Barker!
Erin Boonstra!
Courtenay Rekis!
Michael McDonald!

Rhythmic Gymnastics give it their all

The Rhythmic Gymnastics Finals took place yesterday in a venue packed with spectators.  Team BC gave it their all with great focus, obvious determination and the poise and grace that you would expect from such fine rhythmic gymnastics athletes.

Every division had a Special Olympics athlete compete.

And every competitor was a joy to watch.

There were plenty of smiles…

and plenty of graceful movement too.

But most of all, there was team spirit.

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Team BC wants to give a special shout-out to Leanne and Danielle. They both had an amazing experience at the competitions, made their best effort and impressed their coaches and the audience with their abilities on the floor. Well done guys!

Drum Roll Please

After the first day of competitions, here are Team BC’s AMAZING results. Well done everyone, winners or not, you all – of course – rock!

RESULTS
- from 14th July 2010

Track & Field 5000M Run – SILVER MEDAL
Pat Johnson!

10-Pin Bowling – GOLD MEDAL
Tyler Zanatta!
Kris Cohen!
Amanda Littlejohn!
Crystal Thompson!

10-Pin Bowling – SILVER MEDAL
Belinda Lyle!
Sarah Brown!
Lorraine McLatchie!
Peter Weber!

Swimming– BRONZE MEDAL
Katie Flint!
Bryan Jorgnesen!
Danny Barker!
Lance Barker!
Erin Boonstra!
Courtenay Rekis!
Michael McDonald!

Swimming– GOLD MEDAL
Courtenay Rekis!
Ryan Woikin!
Jesse Jensen! (2 GOLDS!)
Michael McDonald!
Carol Philip!
Corrie Carlile!
Dalton Boon!
Diana Friend!
Stewart Hawton!

Swimming– SILVER MEDAL
Stephanie Rogers!
Corinna McKay!
Jessica Wallin!
Michael Worledge!
Craig Bakker!
Ryan Kuester!
Dalton Boon!
Erin Boonstra!
Corrie Carlile!
Diana Friend!

Swimming– BRONZE MEDAL
Katie Flint!
Bryan Jorgensen!
Danny Barker!
Lance Barker!
Erin Boonstra!
Courtenay Rekis!
Michael McDonald!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Team BC First MEDAL WINNER!

Congratulations Pat Johnson for becoming the first Special Olympics BC athlete to win a medal at the 2010 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games!!!

Pat won silver for BC in the 5000m Run – Go Pat Go!!!

A Day at Aquatics

With heat like this in Ontario, the swimming pool is the place to be! Here are some photos from our day at the aquatics centre!

Track & Field is Feeling Hot Hot Hot!

Team BC Track & Field seek some shade from yesterday’s hot sun.

After a busy morning of qualifiers and even a medal  win (more on that later!)  soaring temperatures and a lack of a cooling breeze, forced yesterday’s Track & Field events to be postponed from the afternoon until  the evening.

Thankfully, as the day went on everything cooled down and we got the chance to rest-up and prepare for the evening of competition that lay ahead.One interesting race was a Team BC only event, with Matthew Williams and Andrew McIntyre being the only two competitors. Naturally, they both made it through!

Another deserving mention goes to Ray Lappalainen who, after receiving medical attention to his shoulder just hours earlier, went on to  qualify in SECOND PLACE inthe Men’s 100m. Not far behind was Andrew McIntyre who came third. Both athletes go through to the finals.

There was a fantastic performance in Shot Put from Louisa Johnny.

As well as  determination, courage and sportsmanship from the whole team.

Beautiful London, Ontario

For those of you who haven’t been fortunate to visit London, Ontario we are happy to report: it’s beautiful!

They even call this river the Thames, just like the one in London, UK.

We’re staying at the University of Western Ontario, the grounds are huge and feel very historic.

Probably because of buildings like this one…
… and ornate doorways like these.
For some inexplicable reason, London is known as ‘the forest city’…!

Meeting Gary Lunn

Last night, just before opening ceremonies, three Special Olympics Victoria athletes were invited to meet a very important person, Hon. Gary Lunn.

Originally from Victoria, Mr. Lunn was delighted to meet the three athletes, who compete in Track and Rhythmic Gymnastics.

This very nice policeman was also delighted to meet the three! Well done SOBC – Victoria!

Practice Makes Perfect

Today (Tuesday) was our official practice day and everyone from Team BC put in tons of effort to make sure that they are up to scratch for the tough competition ahead. We caught a few of the sports in action, with determined focus and bright smiles all round.

Pure Focus

Skill
And determination.

Grace, under pressure.

Soaring to new heights.

Amazing us all.

Loving every minute.

Batter-up!

Making the base.

Practice in flight.

It’s Official – The SOC Summer Games are ON!

Tonight the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games held it’s opening ceremonies. Team BC was there in full uniform, catching the spirit and making memories of a life-time. Seeing as a picture paints a thousand words, we’re going to let these photos speak for themselves. Hover the mouse over them for their titles.

Go BC Go!