SONJA DRINKWATER
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Port Alberni’s Special Olympics athletes were recognized at an annual awards banquet on Saturday, June 23 at the Echo Centre.
Special Olympics Award Night Results:
Swimming
Most Dedicated—Richard Morgan (Honorable mentions: Joey Elgood, Lioba Rehm, Sebastien Thomas)
Sportsmanship—Jolyn Watts/Kim Giesbrecht (Honorable mentions: Simone Myer, Sara Bischke, Jenna Domovich, Crystal Domovich, Domovich, Rosa Ross)
Best All Round Swimmer—Michael MacDonald
Most Splashes—Shelley Hyggen
Doug Waller Award for Most Improved Swimmer—Crystal Rousseau (Honorable mentions Lucas and Alex Bell) presented by Peggy and Louise Waller.
Basketball
Best All Around Female Basketballer—Jenna Domovich
Best All Around Male Basketballer—Brandon Pater
Most Sportsmanlike Basketballer—Brandi Pretty
Most Elusive Basketballer—Daniel George
Best “Game-Face”—Kelina Weaver
Curling
Sportsmanship—Bryce VanKooten
Improved—Kim Giesbrecht
Floor Hockey
Most Improved—Billy Mabley and Gary Peter
Most Sportsmanlike—Matt Deforge and Kirk Margetish
Most Dedicated—Ken Joudrey
Unsung Hero Award—Brandon Pater and Sebastien Thomas
Track
Goal Setting Award—Simone Myers (for setting a goal to run the 800m and encouraging other athletes to join)
Consistency Award—Joey Elgood (for helping demo skills at practice and always performing to his capability)
Team Spirit Award—Jolyn Watts (for her upbeat personality and always coming to practice with a smile)
