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NLIS 3 June 10, 2002 (Tourism, Culture and Recreation) The following is being distributed at the request of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador: 158 athletes to compete in the
2002 Provincial Games in Clarenville It�s about achievement. Over 300 Special Olympics athletes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador competed in local and regional qualifying events in four sports. Of these, 158 athletes come to take the final challenge of the season at the Provincial Summer Games, June 14 and 15, at Clarenville High in Clarenville. It�s about community. More than 250 volunteers facilitate the operations of the games from coaching to scoring and conducting activities for the athletes. The athlete�s experience is enhanced by volunteer groups like Law Enforcement who bring over 100 volunteers for awards presentation and to assist in managing a lunch for all attendants of the games. It starts with a celebration. On Friday, June 14, 1,000 friends, family members and volunteers celebrate during the opening ceremonies at the Clarenville High School - Middle School Complex. Master of ceremonies Gerry Organ and John Russell from Clarenville High lead spectators through the traditional parade of athletes - the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run with the lighting of the cauldron. Concert by Heather Osmond and a performance by the Clarenville High School Band will follow. If you want inspiration in your life, there�s an abundance at these games. You see it in the athletes, volunteers, coaches, and families. People with a mental disability have plenty of reminders of the things they cannot do. "At Special Olympics, we�re saying yes they can and as a community, yes we can," comments Bert Roberts, chair of the Summer Games Organizing Committee. Opening ceremonies and all other events of the 2002 Summer Games are open to the public and there is no charge for admission. There is a full schedule of activities for the weekend of the games. Competition in aquatics, powerlifting, five-pin bowling, and track and field dominate the weekend. Additionally, the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the Canadian Progress Club, and the Auto Dealers Association will host recreational activities in Athletes Village. Newfoundland and Labrador Special Olympics Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides year round sports training and athletic competition in eight Olympic-type sports to children and adults with a mental disability. Events are held during four sports seasons. All competitions are conducted by certified sports officials and are held according to national governing body sports rules. For more information about Newfoundland and Labrador Special Olympics call (709) 738-1923. Media contact:
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