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2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games Ǟ July 11 - 14 Ǟ Langley
Revealing The Champion In All Of Us.
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Special Olympics BC gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors, whose support enables us to enrich the lives of more than 4,100 Special Olympics BC athletes across our province.
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Message from the Premier As Premier of the province of British Columbia, I am pleased to have this opportunity to welcome the athletes, coaches and spectators to the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games. Congratulations to all of the athletes who have qualified to compete this year. These Games present a fabulous opportunity for the community to participate in some healthy competition and also meet others with similar interests. Sport, and all forms of athleticism, is inspiring, exciting and personally fulfilling and I hope this event will provide many lasting memories for all of you. I would like to commend the sponsors, volunteers and coaches for all of the hard work they have put into this event. Their planning, hospitality and giving spirit are an integral part of ensuring another successful Special Olympics BC Summer Games. I would also like to recognize all of the families for being so generous in their support of all the athletes. On behalf of the people and province, I wish the athletes the best of luck, and hope the Games are a tremendous success.
Christy Clark Premier
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Welcome From Timothy Shriver Champions rejoice! You are here today at these Summer Games as an athlete, family member, volunteer, coach, official, sponsor, or a fan. Together, you celebrate achievement and together you join the Dignity Revolution. For far too long, people with intellectual disabilities have faced inactivity, intolerance, isolation, and injustice. These Games are more than a sports competition, but a moment that shows the community around you that people with intellectual disabilities are talented and gifted and are to be celebrated. It is a time where we acknowledge that through Special Olympics, achieving a personal best is true success. These Games are an opportunity for Special Olympics athletes to declare, “I am a champion and I will be included!” Every day around the world we create opportunities of acceptance and inclusion
through our sports, health, education, and community building programs where we strive to build communities full of joy and wellness, instilling in young people the benefits of playing unified. Today and throughout these Games, enjoy the moments of accomplishment, but consider how you can create more opportunities of accomplishment every day for our athletes. You are a revolutionary! Each and every one of you can be a champion for acceptance and inclusion. When the Games have closed, I urge you to take back to your schools, homes, workplace, clubs, and to your friends the stories of courage, determination, and inspiration that you witnessed first-hand, and encourage everyone to join you in the Dignity Revolution. Now, let the Games begin! Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D. Chairman & CEO, Special Olympics
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Welcome Messages from our Mayors Over the next few days, an inspiring display of enthusiasm, skill, and sportsmanship will be taking place in our community. More than 1,100 athletes from eight regions will be competing in the BC Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games and the Township of Langley is thrilled to welcome this exciting event. These Games promise to be unforgettable, both for those participating and for those watching. For the athletes, this is a chance to build confidence, demonstrate ability and show their infectious love of sport as they vie for the opportunity to advance to the national level. For those in the audience, the Games are guaranteed to be motivational and bring smiles to many faces. Staging this event required a massive amount of planning and hard work. Our thanks go to Special Olympics BC and the dedicated organizers for all their efforts, and to the hundreds of volunteers and
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Welcome From The Games Chair On behalf of the Games Organizing Commit- ration, commitment, resources and personal
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Games Information for Spectators Thank you for joining us to Be a Fan and Fill the Stands in support of the amazing athletes competing in the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games! We hope the information below will help you fully enjoy your Games experience as you cheer on the deserving athletes and coaches. Divisioning
Spectator Code of Conduct
Special Olympics encourages athletes
To ensure the best possible competition environment for athletes and coaches, we ask
of all ability levels to compete. Games
that all spectators adhere to the following Code of Conduct:
are structured so that athletes compete with others of similar ability in equitable divisions. Competition divisions according to gender, age, and ability in all Special Olympics sports. The divisioning process will take place on Friday, July 12, in the following sports: basketball, bocce, soccer, softball, swimming, and track and field. Athletes will then compete within their divisions on Saturday, July 13.
• Spectators should view the Games as a game situation and refrain from coaching athletes during the competition. • Spectators should refrain from speaking to the athletes and coaches until after the competition and after the needs of the athletes are met unless otherwise discussed with the Head Coach or Chef de Mission. • Spectators who have concerns should voice them to the Provincial Office staff member at that venue. If they are not available, the spectator should approach the Head Coach (after the competition and after the needs of the athlete are met). Avoid talking to the coach in front of the athletes. • Spectators should make their own travel arrangements to the competition and should provide for their own accommodation and meals that are separate from the team.
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Having fun and helping your health with Healthy Athletes Special Olympics BC’s goal is to
health issues that have gone
provide athletes with intellectu-
undiagnosed
al disabilities with opportunities
health channels. Athletes also
to be the healthiest they can be,
come away with tons of free
and the Healthy Athletes pro-
giveaway items, even including
gram is a fun and valuable part of
individually fitted sports mouth-
that project.
guards and prescription goggles
The Special Olympics Healthy
(if needed).
Athletes program includes vol-
Healthy Athletes addresses the
untary free health screenings
issue that many people with
offered to athletes at Provincial,
intellectual
National, and World Games, and
unique issues around health care
outside Games at standalone
and communicating their needs.
Healthy
screening
The issue is twofold: first, many
events that Special Olympics BC
individuals with intellectual dis-
has started staging in communi-
abilities have trouble realizing or
ties around the province.
expressing their health concerns;
Many
Athletes
athletes
and
caregiv-
ers have been surprised to go through the free, fun Healthy Athletes screenings and find It’s a lot easier playing Sherlock Holmes than trying to be him. That’s the crux of the matter in the comedy The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig which makes its Canadian debut July 10-28 at the Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock, presented by Peninsula Productions, helmed by artistic director Wendy Bollard and featuring Langley actress Rebekah MacEwan. Ludwig’s artistic conceit in this 1930s farce is to plunge actor William Gillette — historically renowned for creating the role of the great detective in a phenomenally long-running stage adaptation of Conan Doyle’s Baker Street milieu — into a baffling real-life mystery. When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his theatrical career to his gadget-heavy mock castle in Connecticut on Christmas Eve (with the secret agenda of solving a crime), it quickly becomes evident that his powers as a detective do not approach those of the mythical Holmes. It’s a lot easier playing Sherlock Holmes than trying to be him. That’s the crux of the matter in the comedy The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig which makes its Canadian debut July 10-28 at the Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock, presented by Peninsula Productions, helmed by artistic director Wendy Bollard and featuring Langley actress Rebekah MacEwan. Ludwig’s artistic conceit in this 1930s farce is to plunge actor William Gillette — historically renowned for creating the role of the great detective in a phenomenally long-running stage adaptation of Conan Doyle’s Baker
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Street milieu — into a baffling real-life mystery. When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his theatrical career to his gadget-heavy mock castle in Connecticut on Christmas Eve (with the secret agenda of solving a crime), it quickly becomes evident that his powers as a detective do not approach those of the mythical Holmes. It’s a lot easier playing Sherlock Holmes than trying to be him. That’s the crux of the matter in the comedy The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig which makes its Canadian debut July 10-28 at the Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock, presented by Peninsula Productions, helmed by artistic director Wendy Bollard and featuring Langley actress Rebekah MacEwan. Ludwig’s artistic conceit in this 1930s farce is to plunge actor William Gillette — historically renowned for creating the role of the great detective in a phenomenally long-running stage adaptation of Conan Doyle’s Baker Street milieu — into a baffling real-life mystery. When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his theatrical career to his gadget-heavy mock castle in Connecticut on Christmas Eve (with the secret agenda of solving a crime), it quickly becomes evident that his powers as a detective do not approach those of the mythical Holmes. It’s a lot easier playing Sherlock Holmes than trying to be him. That’s the crux of the matter in the comedy The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig which makes its Canadian debut July 10-28 at the Coast Capital Playhouse in
continued on page 13 White Rock, presented by Peninsula Productions, helmed by artistic director Wendy Bollard and featuring Langley actress Rebekah MacEwan. Ludwig’s artistic conceit in this 1930s farce is to plunge actor William Gillette — historically renowned for creating the role of the great detective in a phenomenally long-running stage adaptation of Conan Doyle’s Baker Street milieu — into a baffling real-life mystery. When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his theatrical career to his gadget-heavy mock castle in Connecticut on Christmas Eve (with the secret agenda of solving a crime), it quickly becomes evident that his powers as a detective do not approach those of the mythical Holmes. It’s a lot easier playing Sherlock Holmes than trying to be him. That’s the crux of the matter in the comedy The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig which makes its Canadian debut July 10-28 at the Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock, presented by Peninsula Productions, helmed by artistic director Wendy Bollard and featuring Langley actress Rebekah MacEwan. Ludwig’s artistic conceit in this 1930s farce is to plunge actor William Gillette — historically renowned for creating the role of the great detective in a phenomenally long-running stage adaptation of Conan Doyle’s Baker Street milieu — into a baffling real-life mystery. When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his theatrical career to his gadget-heavy mock castle in Connecticut on Christmas Eve (with the secret
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Welcome
to the Township of Langley We’re glad you came. When you’re not at the Games, explore the abundance of urban amenities and rural beauty – just minutes away. For information on our parks and recreation centres, visit tol.ca. For retail and dining destinations and things to see and do, visit tourism-langley.ca. The Township of Langley is proud to be a part of the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games. Good luck to all the participants!
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Revealing The Champion In All Of Us. population, to know the best questions
Dr. Erick Hartman, the Washington State
the health issues faced by people with
to ask to draw out the issues.
Clinical Director for Opening Eyes, has
intellectual disabilities. The program
International Special Olympics research
helped out at B.C. events and describes
has grown from offering two types of
volunteering with Healthy Athletes as a
screenings (dental and vision) to offer-
disabilities have a 40 per cent higher risk
“heart-expanding experience.”
ing seven kinds of screenings: Fit Feet
for health issues, and that only one in 50
In a recent screening event in Washing-
(podiatry), FUNfitness (physical thera-
primary care physicians have received
ton, Dr. Hartman encountered yet anoth-
clinical training that qualifies them to
er example of why the Healthy Athletes
treat people with intellectual disabilities.
program matters in an athlete who al-
The professionals who lead Healthy Ath-
ways came in second place in her races.
letes screenings have received specific
“We found out she had severe vision
training to help them ask the right ques-
problems. We corrected her vision, and
tions, and their interactions with Special
she could then see, so that she didn’t
Olympics athletes lead to referrals back
have to follow the person in front of her,
into the health care system that ensure
and she won races.” Dr. Hartman said,
the individuals will get the treatment
smiling. “It was cool.”
has found that people with intellectual
they need.
Since the launch of Healthy Athletes in
The professionals who volunteer their
1997, more than 1 million screenings
time to help with Healthy Athletes value
have been offered free of charge to
interacting with Special Olympics ath-
Special Olympics athletes around the
letes – they have fun, and they make it
world, and more than 90,000 health care
fun for all.
professionals have been trained about
py), Health Promotion (better health and well-being), Healthy Hearing (audiology), MedFest (sports physical exam), Special Olympics-Lions Club International Opening Eyes (vision) and Special Smiles (dentistry). Healthy Athletes at the 2013 SOBC Summer Games Don’t miss this chance for athletes to receive free health screenings in five different disciplines: Fit Feet, Healthy Hearing, Health Promotion, Opening Eyes, and Special Smiles. Friday, July 12: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Langley Events Centre, Willoughby Community Centre 7888 - 200 St., Langley
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show:
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monies for the 2013 Special
them to fully enjoy every part
Olympics BC Summer Games
of the Provincial Games expe-
will be an energizing, moving,
rience. The ceremony will get
and fun celebration of the
everyone excited about the
athletes and coaches who are
amazing set of competitions
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Revealing The Champion In All Of Us. bearing the flame to honour the athletes and the Games spirit of competition and sportsmanship. Among
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2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games Schedule of Events All competitions are free, open to the public, and so much fun to watch and cheer on the inspiring athletes. Be a Fan and Fill the Stands!
VENUE ADDRESSES: Langley Events Centre 7888 - 200 Street, Langley Willoughby Community Park Located adjacent to Langley Events Centre 7888 - 200 Street, Langley McLeod Athletic Park 58 Avenue & 214 Street, Langley (Track & Field events take place south side of 214 St., Softball fields are located on the north side)
Redwoods Golf Course 22011 - 88 Avenue, Langley Walnut Grove Community Centre pool 8889 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley Willowbrook Lanes 6350 - 196 Street, Langley The Zone Bowling Centre 228 Schoolhouse Road., Coquitlam
OPENING CEREMONIES
Thursday, July 11 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Langley Events Centre 7888 - 200 St., Langley
COMPETITIONS
Addresses for venues are to the left.
5-Pin Bowling
Willowbrook Lanes Friday, July 12: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Shift 1 in morning, Shift 2 in afternoon) Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Shift 2 in morning, Shift 1 in afternoon) Award presentations Saturday 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Shift 2) and 4 to 5 p.m. (Shift 1)
10-Pin Bowling
The Zone Bowling Centre Friday, July 12: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Team Event), 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Doubles) Saturday, July 13: 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Singles) Award presentations Saturday 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Basketball
Langley Events Centre Friday, July 12: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Award presentations Saturday 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Bocce
Willoughby Community Park, Grass fields Friday, July 12: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Award presentations Saturday 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Golf
Redwoods Golf Course Public viewing area at ????? only Friday, July 12: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Development clinic Friday 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Award presentations Saturday 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Powerlifting
Langley Events Centre Friday, July 12: 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Awards presentation Friday 8 to 8:45 p.m.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Langley Events Centre Friday, July 12: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Award presentations Saturday 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Soccer
Willoughby Community Park Artificial turf fields Friday, July 12: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Award presentations Saturday 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
ATHLETE AND COACHǕONLY EVENTS: HEALTHY ATHLETES
Langley Events Centre, Willoughby Community Centre 7888 - 200 St., Langley Don’t miss this chance for athletes to receive free health screening at five different disciplines: Fit Feet, Healthy Hearing, Health Promotion, Opening Eyes, and Special Smiles. Friday, July 12: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Langley Events Centre Building B Friday, July 12: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CLOSING CEREMONIESǖDANCE
Walnut Grove Secondary School 8919 Walnut Grove Dr., Langley Located next to the Walnut Grove Community Centre Saturday, July 13: 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Softball
McLeod Athletic Park Friday, July 12: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Award presentations Saturday 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
Softball Skills
McLeod Athletic Park Friday, July 12: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Award presentations Saturday 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
Swimming
Walnut Grove Community Centre pool Friday, July 12: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Award presentations Friday 12 to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 5 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
Track & Field
McLeod Athletic Park Friday, July 12: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Award presentations Friday 12 to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 5 p.m., Saturday 12 to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
FAN ZONE
Willoughby Community Park, adjacent to Langley Events Centre Grass fields, adjacent to bocce courts Fans, friends, and families are welcome to join us in the super-fun Fan Zone to get into the Games spirit! Enjoy live entertainment, activities including bocce, a photo booth and face painting, a delicious BBQ, the JYSK Lounge, and more! Friday, July 12: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Times are subject to change – please check sobcgameslangley.ca for most recent updates
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Revealing The Champion In All Of Us. The Zone Bowling Centre 228 Schoolhouse Road, Coquitlam
(This is the only venue not in Langley. Use the Golden Ears Bridge or Trans Canada Hwy. 1. Approx. 30 min. from LEC)
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McLeod Athletic Park 58 Avenue & 214 Street, Langley
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Next Special Olympics Canada Games Bound For B.C. In 2014, the largest-ever Special Olympics Canada Summer Games will be hosted in Vancouver, bringing the National Games back to B.C. for the first time since 1990.
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“They are not down about anything, they are always staying pos-
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running errands for the organizers. She also used
“Any day I can go out there and coach, it can turn a bad day into the best day ever.”
they were and knew she wanted to stay involved. “It is a phenomenal feeling,” Travis said. “Any day I can go out there and coach, it can turn a bad day into the best day ever.” Even though he no longer lives in Campbell River, he still makes the three-hour roundtrip drive from Nanaimo once a week to coach. He described the athletes’ enthusiasm as a sight to behold. “They can go out there and let’s say they lose the game, they are still on top of the world,” he described.
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“It is absolutely infectious, their enthusiasm is so contagious.” With both parents also working full-time, they know that without the support of Travis and Katelynn, none of this would be possible for Bryan. “They stepped up and took care of different things,” Ben said. All five are in Langley for the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games, with Bryan competing in soccer and the other four excited to be attending as coaches. - Gary Ahuja, Times Reporter
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Revealing The Champion In All Of Us.
Can I have your autograph?
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Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.
Congratulations Athletes! We are INSPIRED by your DEDICATION, EFFORT & SPIRIT!
Teen & Rings
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