It was an impressive showing for Delta athletes at the 2023 Special Olympics BC (SOBC) Winter Games, presented by Prospera Credit Union.
Approximately 500 hardworking competitors with intellectual disabilities from 40 communities across the province came together in Kamloops Feb. 2-4 to give their all in eight sports. The athletes were well prepared to compete with pride, after all their hard work training in the year-round Special Olympics programs in their hometowns. They returned home laden with medals, personal bests, and memories and friendships for life.
Not to be overlooked were the more than 100 life-changing volunteer coaches and mission staff, along with another 700-plus dedicated SOBC Games volunteers, along with the support of sponsors, to make the Games a big success.
Leading the local medal contingent was Tyler Coe winning gold for the highest individual score in 5 Pin Bowling with a total of 1,002 points. He also helped Delta win silver in the team event, finishing just behind Vernon and ahead of Cowichan Valley. Joining Tyler on the Delta team were Darrin Greenstein, Kerry Lamb, Ivy Snow and David Lebedovich.
In curling, Chelsea Kaake and Kim Davies helped their respective Burnaby teams win gold.
On the slopes, it was another impressive haul for Cory Duhaime, winning three silver medals. The podium finishes included the advanced giant slalom, advanced super giant slalom and advanced slalom.
Delta’s floor hockey team narrowly missed out on reaching the podium, placing fourth in the Green Division. Results included a 6-2 win over Kamloops.
The roster featured: Alexander Mason, Coby Dandridge, Dalton Boon, Paul Scholefield, Travis Meyer, Marshall Obratoski, Scott Fattedad, Andy Chan, Connor McCracken, Joey Conrad, Doug Birdsall, Cole Fortin and Ben Harrison.
