2018’s Team Nova Scotia is the biggest group of athletes yet! Meet the athletes who will compete close to home this summer as the National Summer Games are based in Antigonish, Nova Scotia at Saint Francis Xavier (St. FX) University. On July 31st, 2018, exactly 2 months away, it’s the second time Nova Scotia has hosted the games, with the last time being in 1994. Join the #FansintheStands and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter (click here) for updates as we on the 60-day countdown to the National Summer Games!
WHAT A TEAM!
Athletes
Matthew Anderson
Years Active: 1
Sports: Athletics, Curling, Bowling
His favorite thing about Special Olympics is being with his peers. He looks forward to celebrating his hard work with family and friends at the National Games.
Frank James Belong
Games Competed: 10 National, 1 World
Sports: Athletics, Floor Hockey, Powerlifting (Planning to)
His favorite things about Special Olympics besides sports, are social events and traveling, getting a chance to meet new people and create friendships! At the 2018 National Games, he looks to obtain more medals, reconnecting with old friends while making new ones, and making his Nova Scotia family proud.
Carey Clannon
Years Active: 40+
Games Competed: 1 National
Sports: Athletics, Bowling, Bocce
Carey is looking forward to winning medals and meeting new people.
Rebecca Delaney
Years Active: 4
Sports: Athletics, Snowshoeing
Her favorite thing about the Special Olympics is the ability to meet new people. When it comes to attending the 2018 National Games, she is excited to meet people from other provinces, and create new memories.
Hannah Deon
Years Active: 13
Sports: Athletics, Bowling, Curling
She is looking forward to competing in her hometown of Antigonish and having her family and friends there to cheer her on.
Kyle Dillman
Years Active: 5
Sports: Athletics, Bowling
Kyle looks forward to traveling, meeting new people, and having a shot at a gold medal.
Matt Fay
Years Active: 8
Sports: Athletics, Snowshoeing, Golf
This is Matt’s first National Games and he looks forward to representing the province while meeting lots of great athletes, and coaches.
Noelle Felix
Years Active: 17
Sports: Athletics, Bocce
Noelle loves to compete, while meeting new people.
Brandon Fraser
Years Active: 4
Sports: Athletics
Brandon looks forward to having fun and meeting other athletes, as well as reaching his personal goals.
Caleigh Fraser
Years Active: 4
Sports: Athletics
At the 2018 National Games, she looks forward to competing, learning new skills, and meeting new friends.
Christian Gerro
Games Competed: 1 National
Sports: Athletics, Soccer
His favorite part about competing is showing off his speed with other athletes, and meeting new people.
Daniel Hopkins
Years Active: 1
Sports: Athletics
Daniel’s favorite part of Special Olympics is the encouraging atmosphere at the games. This coming Nationals, he looks forward to trying his best and meeting other athletes with the same mindset.
Anthony James
Years Active: 13
Sports: Athletics, Floor Hockey, Soccer
He enjoys making new friends and having fun. At Nationals, he looks forward to the experience and competing with others.
Lisa Leuschner
Years Active: 25 years
Games Competed: 1 National
Sports: Athletics, Bowling
She looks forward to being on the team this summer to compete for gold, as well as having fun and meeting others.
Tracey MacKinnon
Years Active: 15
Sports: Athletics, Curling, Basketball
She looks forward to competing against other athletes, meeting new people, and having fun.
Joy MacLachlan
Years Active: 4
At the 2018 National Games in Antigonish, she looks forward to meeting new athletes and competing.
Rebecca Mavie
Years Active: 10
Sports: Athletics, Bowling, Floor Hockey, Softball
She looks forward to having an awesome time at the National Games. She loves to see old friends and making new ones.
Jennifer McIntosh
Years Active: 21
Games Competed: 4 National
Sports: Athletics, Snowshoeing, Bowling
She enjoys exercising and being with other team members. At the National Games, she looks forward to winning and doing the best she can.
Zachary Morris
Years Active: 2
Sports: Athletics
Zach likes meeting new people while competing.
Colby Oickle
Years Active: 6
Sports: Athletics, Floor Hockey, Softball
His favorite thing about it is that it allows him to socialize with other athletes. At the upcoming National Games, he looks forward to meeting new people.
Austin Olsen
Years Active: 5
Sports: Athletics, Snowshoeing, Floor Hockey
He enjoys meeting people and looks forward to the upcoming National Games.
Donald Peters
Years Active: 1
His one goal is to have fun. He’s excited for the upcoming National Games.
Grant Phillips
Years Active: 7
Sports: Athletics, Floor Hockey, Soccer
He loves the Special Olympics because it is fun, and he likes to meet new people. He looks forward to having fun and trying his best at the National Games.
RJ Pitts
Years Active: 10
Sports: Athletics, Bowling, Swimming
He loves to hang out with friends. This coming Nationals, he looks forward to meeting new people, and winning.
Achley Rennehan
Years Active: 7
Sports: Athletics, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Soccer
Each year she looks forward to competing and meeting new people. This summer at Nationals she looks forward to representing Nova Scotia and meeting other athletes.
Sasha Repko
Years Active: 7
Games Competed: 1 National
Sports: Athletics
Her favorite thing about it is the Opening Ceremonies. She looks forward to having fun, and meeting athletes as well as experiencing the what the National Games has to offer.
Kristina Richard
Years Active: 11
Sports: Athletics, Bowling, Swimming
She loves to meet new friends while competing and looks forward to racing at the National Games in Antigonish.
Nicole Roberts
Years Active: 35
Games Competed: 2 National
Sports: Athletics, Bowling, Floor Hockey
She loves spending time with friends and having fun while competing, and is looking forward to meeting new people, showing off her town and competing in front of friends and family.
Lucy Rogers
Years Actice: 4
Sports: Athletics, Curling
She just loves to be a part of a team. At the upcoming Nationals, she looks forward to competing, meeting new people and cheering on her team.
Abbey Stapleton
Years Active: 7
Games Competed: 1
Sports: Athletics, Curling, Speed Skating
She looks forward to making new friends and meeting fellow athletes from across Canada.
Ben Terrio
Years Active: 3
Sports: Athletics, Curling
He loves everything about Special Olympics and at the upcoming Nationals, he looks forward to competin, and to meet new friends.
Ashley Ward
Years Active: 5
Sports: Athletics, Bowling
She has never attended a National Games and looks forward to competing. She is excited about making new friends.
