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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 quali-

fi ed to compete this year. These Games present a fab-

ulous 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 fulfi lling 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 giv-

ing spirit are an integral part of ensuring another successful Special Olym-

pics 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.

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Champions rejoice! You are here today at

these Summer Games as an athlete, family

member, volunteer, coach, offi cial, sponsor,

or a fan. Together, you celebrate achieve-

ment and together you join the Dignity

Revolution.

For far too long, people with intellectual

disabilities have faced inactivity, intoler-

ance, isolation, and injustice. These Games

are more than a sports competition, but a

moment that shows the community around

you that people with intellectual disabil-

ities are talented and gifted and are to

be celebrated. It is a time where we ac-

knowledge that through Special Olympics,

achieving a personal best is true success.

These Games are an opportunity for Spe-

cial Olympics athletes to declare, “I am a

champion and I will be included!”

Every day around the world we create op-

portunities 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 benefi ts of playing unifi ed. Today and

throughout these Games, enjoy the mo-

ments 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 accep-

tance 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, de-

termination, and inspiration that you wit-

nessed fi rst-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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Over the next few days, an inspiring

display of enthusiasm, skill, and sports-

manship will be taking place in our com-

munity. More than 1,100 athletes from

eight regions will be competing in the

BC Special Olympics Provincial Sum-

mer 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 confi dence, 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 au-

dience, the Games are guaranteed to be

motivational and bring smiles to many fac-

es. 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 eff orts,

and to the hundreds of volunteers and

sponsors whose contributions will

make these Games a success.

With our world-class athletic facil-

ities, unique attractions, and com-

munity spirit, the Township of Lang-

ley has become a renowned sport

tourism destination. We hope you have a

chance to visit our many parks, museums,

and recreation centres and enjoy a variety

of shopping and dining experiences while

you are here. Please visit tol.ca or tour-

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and do.

On behalf of Langley Township Council,

I would like to welcome our visitors and

wish the participants, parents, coaches

and offi cials the best of luck at the 2013

BC Special Olympics Provincial Summer

Games.

Sincerely,

Township of Langley

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Council, I am delighted to extend a warm wel-

come to the athletes and supporters of the

2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games.

In 1969 the fi rst Special Olympics Canada event

was held in Toronto, Ontario, and after many

years of successful events, the latest Special Olympics BC

Provincial Games will be taking place in Langley in 2013.

The Games this year will feature more than 1,100 Special

Olympics athletes from BC and the Yukon competing in 11

summer sports.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, coaches and staff

members for their commitment and the hard work they

have put in to bringing together such a high caliber event.

Once again – to the athletes, their families and supporters

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event. Good luck to you all!

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On behalf of the Games Organizing Commit-

tee, welcome to the 2013 Special Olympics BC

Summer Games!

Your GOC is a dedicated, fun-loving, high-en-

ergy team of twenty community leaders who

have been hard at work for well over a year to

bring you the best Provincial Games yet.

Here is our shared belief: that these Games

are not the objective. They are part of a much

larger vision. The bigger picture is that per-

sons with an intellectual disability, wherever

they are, have the right to pursue excellence.

Just like anybody else. They have the right to

dream big. Just like anybody else. And they

have the right to push past their limits, to

compete and excel, to experience the joy of

teamwork, the passion of sport, to leave it all

on the fi eld. Just like anybody else. And that is

what these Games are all about.

As with any athletic competition, the hard

part is getting to the start line. All the prepa-

ration, commitment, resources and personal

sacrifi ce have already been invested and here

you are, ready to compete.

So with that process behind you; for parents,

this is your opportunity to celebrate your

child and their achievements; for coaches, to

see your dedication to the athletes rewarded;

for volunteers, to serve your community; for

our sponsors, to see your generosity in action.

Athletes, we wish you the very best as you

compete with courage. The GOC commends

all of you for the dedication you have shown in

training hard to be at your best in the Games.

And for those coming to watch the events,

we encourage you to thoroughly enjoy the

true sportsmanship, skill and joy on display, to

share the vision of your GOC for these Games,

and to help cheer the athletes toward their

personal best.

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Chair, Games Organizing Committee

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Divisioning

Special Olympics encourages athletes

of all ability levels to compete. Games

are structured so that athletes com-

pete with others of similar ability in

equitable divisions. Competition di-

visions according to gender, age, and

ability in all Special Olympics sports.

The divisioning process will take

place on Friday, July 12, in the fol-

lowing sports: basketball, bocce,

soccer, softball, swimming, and track

and fi eld. Athletes will then compete

within their divisions on Saturday,

July 13.

Games Information for SpectatorsThank 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.

Spectator Code of Conduct

To ensure the best possible competition environment for athletes and coaches, we ask

that all spectators adhere to the following Code of Conduct:

• Spectators should view the Games as a game situation and refrain from coaching ath-

letes 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 Offi ce staff mem-

ber 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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• Spectators should not invite the athletes to any

meals or outside activities for the duration of

the competition.

• Spectators should not call/contact the athletes

prior to the competition unless otherwise dis-

cussed with the Head Coach. Please wait until

after the competition to call/contact the ath-

lete.

• Offi cials play a vital role in Special Olympics.

Please utilize the rules of fair play and do not

yell at and/or harass the offi cials in any way.

• It is a Special Olympics policy that spectators

are not allowed inside the Games accommoda-

tion and cannot remove athletes from a com-

petition. If they do, the athlete is disqualifi ed

from further competition and the supporter

assumes complete responsibility for the athlete

(travel and accommodation arrangements and

cost, etc.). Supporters can apply in writing prior

to the Games if they would like to remove their

athlete on the fi nal day.

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Having fun and helping your health with Healthy AthletesSpecial Olympics BC’s goal is to

provide athletes with intellectu-

al disabilities with opportunities

to be the healthiest they can be,

and the Healthy Athletes pro-

gram is a fun and valuable part of

that project.

The Special Olympics Healthy

Athletes program includes vol-

untary free health screenings

off ered to athletes at Provincial,

National, and World Games, and

outside Games at standalone

Healthy Athletes screening

events that Special Olympics BC

has started staging in communi-

ties around the province.

Many athletes and caregiv-

ers have been surprised to go

through the free, fun Healthy

Athletes screenings and fi nd

health issues that have gone

undiagnosed through regular

health channels. Athletes also

come away with tons of free

giveaway items, even including

individually fi tted sports mouth-

guards and prescription goggles

(if needed).

Healthy Athletes addresses the

issue that many people with

intellectual disabilities have

unique issues around health care

and communicating their needs.

The issue is twofold: fi rst, many

individuals with intellectual dis-

abilities have trouble realizing or

expressing their health concerns;

second, many health profession-

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The Township of Langley is proud

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Olympics BC Summer Games.

Good luck to all the participants!

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Street milieu — into a baffl ing real-life mystery.When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his the-atrical 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 hispowers 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 Pen-insula Productions, helmed by artistic director Wendy Bollard and featuring Langley actress Re-bekah 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 phenom-enally long-running stage adap-tation of Conan Doyle’s Baker Street milieu — into a baffl ing real-life mystery.When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his the-atrical 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 hispowers 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 Pen-insula Productions, helmed by artistic director Wendy Bollardand featuring Langley actress Re-bekah MacEwan.Ludwig’s artistic conceit in this1930s farce is to plunge actor William Gillette — historicallyrenowned for creating the role of the great detective in a phenom-enally long-running stage adap-tation of Conan Doyle’s BakerStreet milieu — into a baffl ingreal-life mystery.When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his the-atrical 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 hispowers as a detective do notapproach those of the mythical Holmes. It’s a lot easier playingSherlock Holmes than trying to be him.That’s the crux of the matter inthe 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 Pen-insula Productions, helmed by artistic director Wendy Bollardand featuring Langley actress Re-bekah MacEwan.Ludwig’s artistic conceit in this1930s farce is to plunge actor William Gillette — historicallyrenowned for creating the role of the great detective in a phenom-enally long-running stage adap-tation of Conan Doyle’s BakerStreet milieu — into a baffl ingreal-life mystery.When Gillette invites a number of people associated with his the-atrical career to his gadget-heavy mock castle in Connecticut on Christmas Eve (with the secret

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population, to know the best questions

to ask to draw out the issues.

International Special Olympics research

has found that people with intellectual

disabilities have a 40 per cent higher risk

for health issues, and that only one in 50

primary care physicians have received

clinical training that qualifi es them to

treat people with intellectual disabilities.

The professionals who lead Healthy Ath-

letes screenings have received specifi c

training to help them ask the right ques-

tions, and their interactions with Special

Olympics athletes lead to referrals back

into the health care system that ensure

the individuals will get the treatment

they need.

The professionals who volunteer their

time to help with Healthy Athletes value

interacting with Special Olympics ath-

letes – they have fun, and they make it

fun for all.

Dr. Erick Hartman, the Washington State

Clinical Director for Opening Eyes, has

helped out at B.C. events and describes

volunteering with Healthy Athletes as a

“heart-expanding experience.”

In a recent screening event in Washing-

ton, Dr. Hartman encountered yet anoth-

er example of why the Healthy Athletes

program matters in an athlete who al-

ways came in second place in her races.

“We found out she had severe vision

problems. We corrected her vision, and

she could then see, so that she didn’t

have to follow the person in front of her,

and she won races.” Dr. Hartman said,

smiling. “It was cool.”

Since the launch of Healthy Athletes in

1997, more than 1 million screenings

have been off ered free of charge to

Special Olympics athletes around the

world, and more than 90,000 health care

professionals have been trained about

the health issues faced by people with

intellectual disabilities. The program

has grown from off ering two types of

screenings (dental and vision) to off er-

ing seven kinds of screenings: Fit Feet

(podiatry), FUNfi tness (physical thera-

py), Health Promotion (better health and

well-being), Healthy Hearing (audiology),

MedFest (sports physical exam), Special

Olympics-Lions Club International Open-

ing Eyes (vision) and Special Smiles (den-

tistry).

Healthy Athletes at the 2013 SOBC

Summer Games

Don’t miss this chance for athletes to re-

ceive free health screenings in fi ve diff er-

ent disciplines: Fit Feet, Healthy Hearing,

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Brace yourselves for a super

show: The Opening Cere-

monies for the 2013 Special

Olympics BC Summer Games

will be an energizing, moving,

and fun celebration of the

athletes and coaches who are

coming together from all over

the province and the Yukon

to share in the remarkable

Games experience. We’re ex-

pecting a big crowd to fi ll the

stands and cheer the athletes

on their way to memorable

and inspiring performances!

The big idea behind this excit-

ing show is to put the athletes

in the spotlight, celebrating all

the dedication and hard work

they’ve done to get to Langley

and be at their best in their

competitions, and welcoming

them to fully enjoy every part

of the Provincial Games expe-

rience. The ceremony will get

everyone excited about the

amazing set of competitions

to come in Langley!

The evening program is set

to include top-fl ight local en-

tertainment from a great mix

of veteran and up-and-com-

ing artists in the community,

remarks from dignitaries to

spotlight the respect and ad-

miration everyone feels for

the Games athletes, coaches,

volunteers, and supporters,

and the inspiring sight of the

Law Enforcement Torch Run



bearing the fl ame to

honour the athletes

and the Games spirit

of competition and

sportsmanship.

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entertainment will

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the audience with

his uncanny likeness

to Elvis. The pro-

gram also includes

actor and dancer Dante Arias, a remarkable talent at the ten-

der age of nine. Dante, a gifted young performer, will bring his

award-winning talents to the stage to thrill the crowd.

Another big moment in the show will be the Law Enforcement

Torch Run Final Leg bearing in the torch to light the Games

fl ame and salute the spirit of the athletes and coaches. A del-

egation of Chiefs of Police and Offi cers in Charge will form

an honour guard for the torch as the Final Leg runners carry

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COMPETITIONSAddresses for venues are to the left.

5-Pin BowlingWillowbrook LanesFriday, 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 BowlingThe Zone Bowling CentreFriday, 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.

BasketballLangley Events CentreFriday, 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.BocceWilloughby Community Park, Grass fi eldsFriday, 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.

GolfRedwoods Golf CoursePublic viewing area at ????? onlyFriday, 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.

PowerliftingLangley Events CentreFriday, July 12: 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.Awards presentation Friday 8 to 8:45 p.m.

Rhythmic GymnasticsLangley Events CentreFriday, 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.

SoccerWilloughby Community Park - Artifi cial turf fi eldsFriday, 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.

SoftballMcLeod Athletic ParkFriday, 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 SkillsMcLeod Athletic ParkFriday, 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.

SwimmingWalnut Grove Community Centre poolFriday, 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 & FieldMcLeod Athletic ParkFriday, 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.

2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games Schedule of EventsAll 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!

*Times are subject to change – please check sobcgameslangley.ca for most recent updates

VENUE ADDRESSES:

Langley Events Centre7888 - 200 Street, Langley

Willoughby Community Park Located adjacent to Langley Events Centre 7888 - 200 Street, Langley

McLeod Athletic Park58 Avenue & 214 Street, Langley(Track & Field events take place south side of 214 St., Softball fi elds are located on the north side)

Redwoods Golf Course22011 - 88 Avenue, Langley

Walnut Grove Community Centre pool8889 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley

Willowbrook Lanes6350 - 196 Street, Langley

The Zone Bowling Centre228 Schoolhouse Road., Coquitlam

OPENING CEREMONIESThursday, July 11 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Langley Events Centre 7888 - 200 St., Langley

FAN ZONE Willoughby Community Park, adjacent to Langley Events CentreGrass fi elds, adjacent to bocce courtsFans, 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.

HEALTHY ATHLETESLangley Events Centre, Willoughby Community Centre7888 - 200 St., LangleyDon’t miss this chance for athletes to receive free health screening at fi ve diff erent 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.

ATHLETE VILLAGELangley Events Centre Building BFriday, July 12: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, July 13: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CLOSING CEREMONIES DANCEWalnut Grove Secondary School8919 Walnut Grove Dr., LangleyLocated next to the Walnut Grove Community Centre Saturday, July 13: 7 to 10:30 p.m.

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McLeod Athletic ParkTrack and FieldSoftball

Redwoods Golf CourseGolf

Walnut Grove Community CentreSwimming

Willoughby Community Park (adjacent to the LEC)

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The Zone Bowling Centre(Coquitlam)

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Special Olympics: Revealing The Champion In All Of Us

2013 SOBC Summer Games by the numbers• More than 1,100 athletes from communities all over the prov-

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• 11 awesome sports

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• More than 400 family members registered to attend the Games and cheer on the athletes

• More than 5,000 bocce balls to be thrown in team competition

• Nearly 600 medals to be awarded!

The 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games will be an exciting display of the inspiring spirit at the heart of Special Olympics, and a celebration of true sportsmanship, achievement, joy, acceptance, and fun.

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about anything.”

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possible for Bryan.

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All fi ve are in Langley for the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer

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