The competition was held on Sunday, February 15 at the Sunset Club in Vancouver.
The Victoria Figure Skating Group stole the show - here are the results:
- Sabrina Anton - Level A, 2nd group - FIRST PLACE, Level B, 2nd group - THIRD PLACE
- Desiree Grubell - Level A, 1st group - FIRST PLACE, Level B, 1st group - FIRST PLACE
- Alaynya Hewitt - Level E - FIRST PLACE
What a great way to end the first figure skating season!
Sarah's excitement and enthusiasm for participating in the Speed Skate Meet at Coquitlam's Planet Ice Arena on February 1st were rewarded with 2 first and 2 second place wins - Well Done Sarah!
The races were organized efficiently and it did not take long for the athletes to get into the swing of the routine.
Sarah's events and placement were:
- 500 M -- 1st place
- 1000 M -- 2nd in the women's category
- 777 M -- 2nd in the women's category
- 333 M -- 1st place
"I am very proud of Sarah." Kathryn Marks, Head Coach, Speed Skate
Special Olympics Victoria is proud to be accepted into the Island Farms Daisy Dollars Program.
Find out how you can donate to VSO while enjoying Island Farms products
Vanoc is looking for Canadians to become Torchbearers for the Olympics in 2010 and we are encouraging our athletes to get involved.
Torchbearers are required to:
- carry/run/walk with an Olympic Torch for approximately 300 metres
- find their way to and from the assigned collection point
- participate fully in the 2 to 3 hour Olympic Torchbearer experience
- be 13 years of age by October 30, 2009
- complete all required documentation including a security check
- submit an application as per the requirements of Coca-Cola and/or RBC
Lois Chamberlin has retired from coaching and Robin Calder has retired from the Local Committee. Fortunately, both are staying involved with Special Olympics but in different capacities. Next time you see them, make sure to say “thank you” for all the years, commitment and compassion they have shared with us all.
Also, we announced that a new yearly award had been created in memory of Norman Davy. The award celebrating Norman’s friendly personality will be awarded at the banquet next year. The recipient will be an athlete who spreads joy in the community at large either through social interactions or/and volunteering.
We recently received a generous donation in memory of Norman Davy along with this heart felt message.
Norman was a part of our family for over 20 years. His sense of humour, warmth and innocence was a gift to our family and community. Special Olympics was a key part of Norman’s social and life schedule. What would things have been like without Tuesday bowling or the University stadium filled with athletes and friends each year as we cheered on? Norman will always be with us and the many Special O athletes who enrich our lives!
Carole James
From February 25 - March 2 athletes and coaches from across the country travelled to Quebec City to participate in the 2008 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.
Send Off Party for the Athletes
Athletes and coaches returned from the Games with medals, souvenirs and colds!
We are very proud of the performance of both athletes and coaches.
Results . . .
Alpine Skiing - Slalom
- Male Intermediate M7: Philip Dickson - Gold
- Male Intermediate M4: Philip Dickson - 4th place
Snowshoeing
- 800m: Carol Anne Stocker - Gold
- 400m: Carol Anne Stocker - 4th place
- 200m: Carol Anne Stocker - 5th place
- 100m: Carol Anne Stocker - 5th place
Figure Skating
- Female Dance Level 2: Pauline Shaw - Bronze
Curling
- Team Victoria: Nathan Bodie, Kerri Lipsack, Maggie Tennant, Bill White, Winnie Whitman with Head Coach - Barry Loney - Bronze
Floor Hockey
- Division A: Team BC - North Island - 4th place
Speed Skating
- Lois Chamberlain, our Head Coach from Victoria, coached six BC athletes who all came home with medals!