Our residents & members love to take part in Special Olympics events
Here is an update on the latest Special Olympics event from coach Jerome Thomas…
Friday and Saturday December 6 and 7 2019 Special Olympics Florida held their State Bowling Championship Tournament. It was held at Boardwalk Bowl, 10749 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32817.
Noah’s Ark was represented by six athletes:
- Chris Doble
- Amber Ellis
- Phillip Gossen
- Adam Harding
- Kevin Hill
- David Paoli
The athletes attended the Friday evening meal, Opening Ceremonies and Athlete Dance at nearby Union Park Middle School.
Competition started Saturday morning for our athletes. The facility was an amazing place with 80 bowling lanes. Four person team competition was first. Our team was made up of Chris Doble, Philip Gossen, Adam Harding & David Paoli. Their division was very large and competitive. They received a fourth place ribbon for their tremendous effort.
Afternoon competition was for doubles. Our team was made up of Amber Ellis & Kevin Hill. Their games were very close and they received a Gold Medal for their tremendous effort.
It was a wonderful trip and outstanding competition. Our athletes did a remarkable job or representing themselves and Noah’s Ark and Polk County.
I would like to thank all the parents who allowed me and my wife to coach and take them to State Games.
Thanks for all the support the team received. Special thanks to the parents, relatives and friends and especially those form out of state who supported them at the games.
That’s all for SP Bowling for this year. Next year sign up will be in August 2020.
Merry Christmas to all…
On Saturday October 26, 2019 Area 8 Special Olympics held their Area bowling competition at Cypress Lanes, Winter Haven, Florida.
Thanks to all the athletes that attended. Noahs’ Ark was well represented with 36 athletes. Those athletes that were unable to attend were surely missed.
In the Singles competition we had three athletes that competed. All did an outstanding job.
- Austin J with a FIRST
- Jenifer V with a FIRST
- Brittnie H with a SECOND
- Sean H with a THIRD
- Jesse V with a THIRD
In Doubles competition we had five teams.
- Andrea Z & Shad A with a FIRST
- Amber E & Kevin H with a FIRST
- Steve L & Michael S with a FIRST
- Katerina L & Sean with a SECOND
- Deana C & Steve D with a THIRD
In Team competition we had six teams.
- Alex A, Amy R, Kristin H, Kevin H with a FIRST
- Philip G, Chris D, Adam H, David P with a FIRST
- Billy R, Neal M, Adam F, Tracie W with a FIRST
- Kareem B, Pedro R, Cole G, Chris D with a FIRST
- Linnea C, Heather D, Mary H, Jeanine J with a FIRST
- Amanda K, Ashley R, Isabel M, Lori T with a SECOND
It was a great day of competition. Our athletes did themselves and Noah’s Ark very proud.
Thanks to all parents, family members, van drivers and coaches that supported our athletes.
Next competition with be State on December 6 and 7 at Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
On Saturday October 5 2019, Polk County Special Olympics held their County Bowling competition at Cypress Lanes in Winter Haven, Florida.
A huge thanks to all the athletes that attended. Noah’s Ark was well represented with 36 athletes of the 39 that signed up. Those athletes that were unable to attend were surely missed.
In the Singles competition we had three athletes that competed. All did an outstanding job.
- Austin J with a FIRST
- Jesse V with a FIRST
- Sean H with a SECOND.
In Doubles competition we had five teams who all received FIRST place in their division.
- Andrea Z
- Shad A
- Deana C
- Steve D
- Katerina L
- Amber E
- Steve L
- Michael S
In Team competition we had six teams that competed – all received FIRST place in their division.
- Alex A, Amy R, Kristin H, Kevin H
- Philip G, Chris D, Adam H, David P
- Billy R, Neal M, Adam F, Tracie W
- Kareem B, Pedro R, Cole G, Chris D
- Linnea C, Heather D, Mary H, Jeanine J
- Amanda K, Ashley R, Isabel M, Lori T
It was an outstanding day of competition. Our athletes did themselves and Noah’s Ark proud in the way they competed and handled themselves at the event. I am, and all should be very proud of them.
Thanks to all the parents, relatives, van drivers and coaches that supported our athletes.
Next competition is Area Games on October 26 2019 at Cypress Lanes, Winter Haven.
