North East Ontario is bringing a strong team to the 2024 Waterloo Region Provincial Spring Games, with 31 athletes and 11 coaches all set to participate! The lineup includes 6 athletes showcasing their skills in 10 Pin Bowling, 9 showing off their strength in powerlifting, 2 demonstrating their rhythmic prowess, and 14 athletes making waves in swimming! For a comprehensive list of all participating athletes, visit provincialgames.com/district-teams.
This month, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on some outstanding individuals. Meet Michelle Cundari from North Bay, Andrew Evans from Sault Ste. Marie, Jon Touw from North Bay, Nadia Bouillon from Sudbury and Nikolas Skrtic from Timmins! Read more about our athletes below.
Name: Michelle Cundari
District: North East Ontario
Community: North Bay
How many years have been involved with Special Olympics?: 8 years
What is one fun fact about you?
I love bad jokes, telling them and laughing when someone else tells them. I do not like mascots and my least favourite food is pancakes!
What are you most looking forward to at the 2024 Provincial Spring Games?
Very much looking forward to the athletes from 2020 being able to compete at games they have trained so hard for. I also love watching athletes accomplish personal bests. The excitement of games for athletes, coaches and volunteers is always so contagious.
Name: Andrew Evans
District: North East Ontario
Community: Sault Ste. Marie
Sport: 10 Pin Bowling
How long have you been involved with Special Olympics? 27 years
What are you most looking forward to at the 2024 Provincial Spring Games?
Just to have fun!
What is your favourite thing about Special Olympics?
Getting out with friends.
Name: Jon Touw
District: North East Ontario
Community: North Bay
Sport: Swimming
How long have you been involved with Special Olympics? 20+ years
What are you most looking forward to at the 2024 Provincial Spring Games?
Winning lots of medals and doing my best and having fun on the trip.
What is your favourite thing about Special Olympics?
Being able to compete in snowshoeing, soccer, floor hockey, track and field and swimming.
Name: Nadia Bouillon
District: North East Ontario
Community: Sudbury
Sport: Rhythmic Gymnastics
How long have you been involved with Special Olympics? 18 years
What are you most looking forward to at the 2024 Provincial Spring Games?
I'm looking forward to see old friends and make new ones. Having fun and doing the best I can.
What is your favourite thing about Special Olympics?
I like competing in 2 sports, figure skating and rhythmic gymnastics. I also like supporting and encouraging my friends like they support me.
Name: Nikolas Skrtic
District: North East Ontario
Community: Timmins
Sport: Powerlifting
How long have you been involved with Special Olympics? 12 years
What are you most looking forward to at the 2024 Provincial Spring Games?
I enjoy going out of town away from home to compete in powerlifting with my friends. I like traveling with my friends and seeing the crowds at the competition.
What is your favourite thing about Special Olympics?
I like to compete and enjoy traveling to new places.
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