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special olympics - The Western Star
THEWESTERNSTAR.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 • SPECIAL OLYMPICS • 29 th th February 29 to March 6 WELCOME Athletes, Families and Coaches Welcome Athletes, Coaches and Families from Proud Sponsor of www.colemans.ca 7237125 www.facebook.com/colemansfoods twitter @colemansfoods 30 • SPECIAL OLYMPICS • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 THEWESTERNSTAR.COM February 29th to March 6th WELCOME Athletes, Families and Coaches 7237172 ■ SPECIAL OLYMPICS A matter of healthy choices Life is so much better since Philip Beales discovered Special Olympics family BY DAVE KEARSEY STAR SPORTS EDITOR CORNER BROOK Heather Beales is all smiles when she talks about the positive impact Special Olympics has been on her son Philip. Philip, who has autism, will compete in snowshoeing at the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games March 1-5 in Corner Brook as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador contingent. Philip enjoys hanging out with his fellow Special Olympians because it keeps him active and he gets to meet a lot of new friends who share a common interest. His mom says life is so much better since he became involved with the Corner Brook Vikings, the local group of Special Olympians who love to have fun and who can be spotted throughout the city with their blue jackets on. “He’s making a lot more healthy choices and he’s exercising more,” Heather said of her son who has been practising several times per week to be ready for his time to compete against Special Olympians from coast to coast. Philip used to be one of those guys who would get excited and sit down with chocolate bars and chips, but his active participation in sport has made him realize he can be healthier. “He was a big junk food eater and now he hardly eats it,” mom said. “He tells me not to bring it home to him. If I’m working until 6 o’clock and don’t have time to cook supper I say, ‘I will bring something home’ and he says ‘Oh no, I have to eat healthy.’” He’s an active guy who is friendly and polite, and he’s also popular among his friends because of his uncanny ability to remember things, more specifically when somebody celebrates a birthday. “He’s getting out more. He’s not sitting at home,” his mom said, who noted that Special Olympics takes up a lot of her son’s time because he’s not working at present. “I like doing something so I won’t be bored. I can be fit, healthy and strong.” Philip Beales Heather and her husband Tony want their son to embrace this chance to have fun doing something he loves with people who have become very important in his life. But, one the games are behind them they want to focus on finding a job that would be a good fit for her son. They haven’t had any luck in that department yet, but are aware of how it could be a big boost for their son’s confidence because he loves to be active. “He would need some one on one for a while, but eventually he would be able to do it on his own,” she said. Philip just wants to have fun. He’s happy to be representing his province and doesn’t worry about whether he wins or loses. GERALDINE BROPHY/THE WESTERN STAR Philip Beales is happy to represent his province and doesn’t worry about whether he wins or loses. “I like doing something so I won’t be bored,” he said. “I can be fit, healthy and strong.” It’s going to be an exciting time for the family and friends of Philip. Mom and dad just hope he doesn’t get hurt and has noth- ing but fond memories when the Games come to a close on March 5. Special occasions are very important to Philip. He remembers them all because it’s part of his routine. His mom says her son’s focus is clearly on the games — his next special occasion — now that Valentine’s Day has passed. [email protected] Twitter: @WS_SportsDesk Proud sponsor of the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Emera Newfoundland & Labrador welcomes all athletes, coaches and visitors to Corner Brook Stay safe and have fun at the games! 7197051 Proud to support the ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐǁŚĞƌĞǁĞ ůŝǀĞĂŶĚǁŽƌŬ͘ 7236065 Thank you to the volunteers, organizers, sponsors, and everyone who made this historic, Special Olympic Canada Winter Games possible. I am proud to welcome these inspiring athletes to Corner Brook from all across Canada and I look forward to joining all of you in cheering them on! Be sure to stop me and say hello. 7236 042 Warm Regards, Gudie Hutchings, M.P. Contact Information: 1-800-563-9934 [email protected] 49-51 Park St. Corner Brook, NL A2H 2X1 THEWESTERNSTAR.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 • SPECIAL OLYMPICS • 31 February 29th to March 6th WELCOME Athletes, Families and Coaches 7237175 ■ SPECIAL OLYMPICS A special smile in the crowd GERALDINE BROPHY/THE WESTERN STAR Nikki King of Corner Brook is excited about participating in cross-country skiing as a member of Team Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Corner Brook. Nikki King looking forward to forging lifelong friendships at Games BY DAVE KEARSEY STAR SPORTS EDITOR CORNER BROOK Nikki King has become somewhat of a social butterfly with her fellow Special Olympians because of her infectious smile, keen sense of humour and her outgoing personality. It seems no matter where Nikki has travelled in her hectic regime of Special Olympics activities she is usually one who draws people to her in a positive light. The 34-year-old daughter of Peter and Anita King of Corner Brook is a sweetheart in every sense of the word. She will certainly brighten up the nordic ski trails when she represents New- foundland and Labrador in cross-country skiing at the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games being staged in the city next month. Being able to share the games experience with fellow Special Olympians from coast to coast is an exciting venture for Nikki. It’s not about winning medals as much as it is about winning friends who share a common thread and embrace the Special Olympics program with open arms. “They call me party animal,” Nikki said of desire to have fun and meet new people. “I love to have a party like that because I get to meet new friends and just be myself.” According to her dad, she’s not only a spirited individual when it comes to competing. Dad says one of the biggest moments for any of her big events is the dance and banquet put on for the athletes. This is a time where Nikki shows everybody why she is proud to be a Special Olympian. “They all look forward to the banquet and the dance,” said dad, who had a smile on his face as Nikki responded to his or The Star’s questions. “They get all dressed up and they dance every single song. Her feet are tired the next day.” She pauses when putting her thoughts together when asked what it meant to wear her provincial colours on such a big stage, but her smile will tell a more meaningful story than her words could ever do. “It means that everything is happening so fast and I’m just so happy to be part of it,” she said. Nikki’s world is certainly blessed through her involvement with other Special Olympians, but she also lives a fairly independent life with her own apartment and a full-time job cleaning houses Monday to Friday for the last 16 years. She’s always on the move and that keeps dad and mom on their toes. Bad was quick to point out that no matter how active she has been it seems she still finds time to be immersed in social media with her iPad in tow. But, dad was quick to point out that Nikki likes to do things Branch 13, Corner Brook There is strength and power in numbers that keeps her active, but she also spends a fair amount of time with her iPad in tow. “I can’t help myself. When I get on it I can’t stay off it,” she said. Peter’s only real advice to Nikki has been making it clear how important it is that she get proper rest. “The more you sleep the more you ski,” Nikki said with that big smile everyone talks about. She was a straight-shooter when asked about the importance of where she finishes in her races. “No matter what happens that day I just have to make it to the finish line,” she said. [email protected] Twitter: @WS_SportsDesk Message from the Premier For over fifty years, The Royal Canadian Legion Best of luck to all participants! 7236542 has supported Canada’s youth. We recognize that they play a crucial role in the growth of our communities. On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, it is my pleasure to welcome athletes, families, coaches, staff and volunteers to the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, hosted by the beautiful City of Corner Brook. We are proud to support Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador DWWKLVQDWLRQDOVSRUWLQJHYHQW7KLVLVWKHÀUVWWLPHD6SHFLDO2O\PSLFV Canada Games event has been hosted by Newfoundland and Labrador, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Len Moores and the organizing committee for their passion and commitment to ensuring all participants have a great experience they will remember fondly for years to come. It is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and recognize the importance of inclusion in providing opportunities for all of our citizens to engage in sport and to pursue active, healthy lifestyles. )RUWKRVHRI\RXYLVLWLQJRXUSURYLQFHIRUWKHÀUVWWLPH,HQFRXUDJH\RXWR experience the natural beauty and unique culture of Newfoundland and Labrador, and have a wonderful stay. Sincerely, Proud Sponsor of the The Honourable Dwight Ball Premier www.gov.nl.ca 32 • SPECIAL OLYMPICS • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 THEWESTERNSTAR.COM February 29th to March 6th WELCOME Athletes, Families and Coaches 7237172 ■ SPECIAL OLYMPICS Endurance on his side Moores gets excited to race when he sees familiar faces BY DAVE KEARSEY STAR SPORTS EDITOR CORNER BROOK GERALDINE BROPHY/THE WESTERN STAR Daniel Moores just likes to have fun and stay active. serving up coffee during his job or doing so while scooting around the nordic ski trail system is all that matters to Daniel. He just wants to have fun and he’s not one of those people who shows any signs of stress before, during or after a race really because he has no high expectations and just being there makes him happy. “He won’t be up all night worried about the race the next day,” dad said with a big smile. He’s even going to tackle longer distances in his races this time around because he just happens to go faster and has the endurance to handle longer distances. His dad has been impressed with his stamina on a trail network that is certainly a challenging one for a lot of people. “It’s no trouble for him going up Sleepy Hollow hill,” Len said. “I have trouble going up that hill.” Then again, dad knows his son works hard skiing at least Making dreams happen three times per week with regular visits to the gym a mainstay in his daily routine. Getting a routine in place is usually a key to happiness for a lot of Special Olympians and a good reason why dad says his son doesn’t like to be late for anything and usually expresses displeasure when it happens from time to time. Daniel works at a job where he is content. He competes in sports he enjoys with people he loves to be around. He has his own apartment and he has never had to be told to keep his place neat and tidy by any means. “There’s no mess because everything’s got to have its own spot,” his dad said. A medal is always a possibility. But, this time around, Daniel will feel like a champion seeing those familiar faces on the sidelines when it’s time to tackle the trails. [email protected] Twitter: @WS_SportsDesk The Humber Community YMCA is a PROUD SUPPORTER OF Staples Canada is a proud sponsor of Special Olympics Canada SPECIAL OLYMPICS We wish all the athletes much success, now and in the future. #ShareaDream Good Luck! Call 639-9676 or visit 7236132 Daniel Moores goes about his business quietly as he works hard on the nordic ski trails, but his excitement goes to another level when he knows there are people in the crowd watching him. Daniel, a 30-year-old Special Olympian in Corner Brook, will compete in cross-country skiing as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador entry at the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Corner Brook. Daniel has won his share of medals at both national Special Olympic Winter and Summer Games in the past, but this year he’s on familiar trails with a lot of family and friends eager to see him compete. His sister Krystin is coming home from the mainland so that has him smiling. His mom Debbie Chilton is making the trek from Ontario to see him in action and his buddy Greg Parsons, a co-worker/supporter at his canteen job at Sir Richard’s, is also going be on the start line for three long-distance races he will be competing in for his province once again. “That will be a big motivation for him,” his dad and coach Len Moores said of the friendly faces who will be in attendance for the Games. “He knows they are there to cheer him on.” Len said his son has always had a keen interest in being active. As a child growing up, dad would find the time to play catch with him, take him skating or join him on a pair of skis just to get out and enjoy an active life instead of being home in the house. Meeting new people from www.humbercommunityymca.ca Levi Adam, age 5 7236667 Special Olympics Active Start Participant and potential future Games participant with his dad Sean. Proud Sponsor of the Make More Happen 7237204 THEWESTERNSTAR.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 • SPECIAL OLYMPICS • 33 February 29th to March 6th WELCOME Athletes, Families and Coaches 7237172 ■ SPECIAL OLYMPICS Brandon Park enjoys the physical nature of games, sports BY DAVE KEARSEY STAR SPORTS EDITOR CORNER BROOK GERALDINE BROPHY/THE WESTERN STAR Brandon Park is quiet, but his parents say he will get excited when he sees so many of his family members on the sideline at the national Special Olympics. Brandon Park may be a man of few words. He’s also a man who doesn’t have much time to chat because he’s an active individual who finds contentment from doing things outdoors. His family and friends, particularly his parents Lisa Burridge and Joe Park of McIvers, have always kept him busy with physical activities such as skating, swimming and snowshoeing, and he joins his parents for outdoor ventures such as fishing and hunting. “Everything physical you could ever imagine,” mom said of her 21-year-old son’s desire to be doing something whenever he can. Brandon’s active participation in sports led him to joining the local chapter of Special Olympics four years ago. He got involved with bowling, with people he shared a common thread, but now he’s embraced the sport of speed skating and has been doing it for only two years. A great time lies ahead for Park next week when he becomes the first Special Olympian in Newfoundland and Labrador to compete in speed skating at a national Special Olympics Games when Corner Brook puts out the welcome mat. His mom heard the organization was looking for athletes to compete in this year’s games a couple of years ago. She figured she would see if her son was interested in trying out speed skating because she and her husband felt he was a good skater who could make the adjustment to the long blades. Being introduced to the Special Olympics program has been a blessing for their son because it has given him an avenue to spend time with people he likes being around and it has helped him embrace more opportunities to keep active and socialize outside of his comfort zone. “Our biggest fear is that he might fall and get hurt, so that’s why he hesitates to push him to go faster because he doesn’t like being out of control and he doesn’t want to go fast sometimes because he knows he may lose his balance.” Lisa Burridge “If he never had this he wouldn’t have any friends other than his immediate family, but at least with this he has a bigger branch of friends and he’s always meeting more and more people,” mom said. “He knows more people and he’s interacting with more people.” Seeing their son having fun and being active brings happiness to parents who have to keep a close eye on him more so than ever now because he has slowed down somewhat since it was discovered a few years back that he had Type 1 diabetes. “It just came out of nowhere when he was 19,” his dad said. Joe and Lisa are happy their son has a better social life and pays more attention to people more than he did before getting involved in the program. They want him to seize the moment, but they both are still worried that he may get hurt, but that’s to be expected from any parent really. “Our biggest fear is that he might fall and get hurt, so that’s why he hesitates to push him to go faster because he doesn’t like being out of control and he doesn’t want to go fast sometimes because he knows he may lose his balance,” mom said. “He knows his limits, but where he’s got the communication problem he can’t say to us, ‘Now mom I don’t feel secure going fast that way,’ she added. “... We got to watch him and interpret everything for him.” He’s a quiet one who usually doesn’t express much in the way of outward emotion, but his parents say he will get excited when he sees so many of his family members on the sideline, especially Nan and Pop Burridge, who are planning an early return from vacationing in Ontario to be there to cheer on the young man in his speed skating debut. “If he sees his family there in the crowd he will be very happy,” she said. It’s been a long journey that really started to take shape for Brandon when he qualified for the Games at an event in Nova Scotia last year, but now it’s showtime and his parents know what it will take for them to believe it was all worth it. “If he has lots of fun lots of smiles and seems like he enjoyed himself,” she said. [email protected] Twitter: @WS_SportsDesk Honourable Eddie Joyce MHA - Humber-Bay of Islands Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Service NL Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services, Workplace NL, Government Purchasing Agency and Registrar General 4th Floor, Sir Richard Squires Bldg. P.O. Box 2006, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J8 Ph: 634-7883 | Fax: 634-7885 7236960 Welcome to all athletes, coaches, mission staff and families attending the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. I wish all athletes the very best as you compete in these Games. Enjoy the week and have fun. Your local Corner Brook Sobeys and Deer Lake Foodland are proud Champions of the 2016 Canada Special Olympicj Winter Games JYSK is a proud sponsor of Special Olympics. Good luck to all the athletes in the Special Olympics Canada 2016 Winter Games in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador! JYSK est un fier commanditaire des Jeux Olympiques Spéciaux. Bonne chance à tous les athlètes participants aux Jeux Olympiques Spéciaux Canada d’Hiver de 2016 Thank you Special Olympics Canada for sharing our passion of making better food possible from coast to coast. Together, we’ll fuel champions on and off the field. Good luck athletes! Proud National Partner 7236653 à Corner Brook, Terre-Neuve et au Labrador! 34 • SPECIAL OLYMPICS • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 THEWESTERNSTAR.COM February 29th to March 6th WELCOME Athletes, Families and Coaches 7237172 ■ SPECIAL OLYMPICS No place like home FRANK GALE/THE WESTERN STAR Chris Dugas trains in snowshoe racing near the recreational field in Kippens. Kippens native Dugas hopes for good performance BY FRANK GALE STAR STAFF WRITER KIPPENS Chris Dugas of Kippens hopes competing in the Special Olympics in his home province will translate into good results. The 26-year-old is no stranger to competing on a national level. A veteran of the national Special Olympics Winter Games in St. Albert, Alberta, and Vancouver; and Dugas also represented Newfoundland and Labrador at the last two Canada Games. “I’m hoping to have the better end of the stick where the races are in our province, as I’m more used to the type of terrain we have here,” Dugas said. In 2013, he was this province’s only medal winner in track and field. During the St. Albert Games he placed first in 800-metre snowshoeing and was a member of winning relay teams in 4 x 100 and 4 x 400-metre events. In addition to competing at snowshoeing in the Special Olympic Canada Winter Games in Corner Brook next week, he’s also on the prep squad for the 2017 Special Olympics B.C. Summer Games in track. Dugas has dedicated his time to training for these games, both in the field and at the Bay St. George YMCA in Stephenville. At the gym, he does speed workouts on the treadmill. In Kippens, he’s been hitting the cross-country trails on a regular basis for hill training, sprint work and distance work as he prepares for his snowshoe races. As he has on previous occasions, Dugas is looking forward to meeting new people and making more friends. He will be running in the 200metre preliminary Wednesday morning, the 100-metre preliminary Thursday morning, then the 200-metre final Thursday afternoon. His last race, the 100-metre final, takes place Friday evening. “The games are always fun; however (I’ll) relax for a little while once it’s over,” Dugas said. Other sports that he’s been involved with in Special Olympics include track and field, swimming and occasionally bowling. He expressed appreciation to all those who have supported him in Special Olympics in the eight years since he started competing, including fellow teammates and the towns of Kippens and Stephenville. Dugas said he is especially appreciative to his coach, Rosemary Ryan-Forsey, who has trained him well in the field and at the YMCA. “I consider my supporters more than acquaintances and friends,” he said. “They’re more like family.” After these Special Olympics and a short rest, he’ll focus on swimming and track. After collecting medals from different national competitions, it’s his hope that he will leave a legacy for other athletes to get to the level where he is now. [email protected] Twitter: WS_FrankGale FEATURES: s!IR#ONDITIONED2OOMS s0OOLWITH(OT4UB&OOT7ATERSLIDE s&ITNESS2OOM AMENITIES: s&REE7I&I s&REE(OT"REAKFAST s3MOKE&REE Enjoy some downtime relaxing in our indoor pool Group & Corporate Rates Available. 1-800-HOLIDAY www.IHG.com Good luck to all athletes from Holiday Inn Express 7237183 38 Bennett Avenue Deer Lake 635-3232 Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. ENTREPRENEURS WANTED! CBDCs offer flexible financing and business counseling. Call your local CBDC today! 1-888-303-2232 7236919 20 Union Street, Corner Brook, NL Tel.: 709.634.2532 Fax: 709.639.2532 7237208 Proud sponsor of Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Corner Brook 2016 THEWESTERNSTAR.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 • SPECIAL OLYMPICS • 35 February 29th to March 6th WELCOME Athletes, Families and Coaches 7237172 ■ SPECIAL OLYMPICS Leaving it all on the floor Greg Hall takes his past gold medal experiences into a new sport CORNER BROOK Greg Hall has been living in Paradise for the past two years, but it’s Corner Brook that truly holds the connotations of paradise for him — he still considers it his home. That’s why it’s such a thrill for the 44-year-old city native to be coming back to the west coast to compete in front of friends and family at the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. “Exciting,” he said without hesitation of how it feels, especially now that the start of the games is drawing so close. He said he believes Corner Brook will do a great job of hosting the massive event. The games kick off Tuesday, with Hall’s sport of choice, floor hockey, beginning Wednesday. A forward, he’s one of 12 members of the NL Tigers team, which will be up against 15 other squads. The Tigers are in Group 3, along with Grand Forks, B.C.; Team Saskatchewan; and the Prince Edward Island Warriors. He said competing at home doesn’t add any more pressure, and actually just adds to the excitement of the chase for a gold medal. Although he said he’s only been playing floor hockey for a few years, he’s a seasoned veteran of various disciplines. He’s a multiple medalist in snowshoeing, bowling and athletics on the provincial level, having been involved with Special Olympics for nearly two decades now. At his first national competition in 2002, he picked up a gold medal in shot put. Then, in 2012, at the national winter games, he won a gold medal in the 200metre snowshoeing event, and also helped Newfoundland and Labrador to two more gold medals in the 4x100-m and 4x400-m snowshoeing relay. He won’t be involved in snowshoeing this time around, saying he wanted to try something different. “I think we’re going to do great,” he said of the Tigers. Does that mean he expects to add to his collection of gold medals this year? “Let’s hope,” he said with a laugh. [email protected] Twitter:@WS_CCQ your view Tell us what you think www.thewesternstar.com CIBC is proud to enrich and inspire our communities and build lasting legacies through the power of sport. We’re here to help athletes reach their full potential. 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