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Trent Welcomes Special Olympics and Tourism and Recreation Minister
Minister Bradley congratulated the athletes and took the opportunity to thank the hundreds of Spring Games volunteers, who made the event possible. The Minister, along with MPP Jeff Leal, Mayor Sylvia Sutherland and Trent Vice-President (Academic) Susan Clark presented the athletes with medals at the final awards ceremony. Glenn MacDonell, Executive Director and CEO of Ontario Special Olympics also spoke, congratulating all participants and thanking Trent University.
"It was an absolute pleasure to welcome these amazing athletes and volunteers, as well as Mr. Bradley, Mr. Leal and Mayor Sutherland to the campus," said Trent Athletic Director Bill Byrick. "The athletes were truly remarkable in their enthusiasm for sport, competition and friendship." Swimming competitions had taken place over the course of the three-day event at the Athletic Complex, while powerlifting took place at Wenjack Theatre. Social events also took place on campus, including an athlete barbeque on Friday evening. Photo 1: Susan Clark, Vice-President (Academic) at Trent University, Mayor Sylvia Sutherland, Glenn MacDonell, Executive Director and C.E.O. of Ontario Special Olympics, Tourism and Recreation Minister Jim Bradley and MPP Jeff Leal Photo 2: Special Olympics athletes representing the Niagara region, with Tourism and Recreation Minister Jim Bradley Posted: June 15, 2004 |
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