Saturday, May 16, 2009
Powerlifting Meet, Brantford, May 9, 2009
Back row:Matt Morrow - 1st in weight class, best men’s squat - 200 kg - a personal best.
Rahim Jamani - 2nd in weight class.
Noreen Lanning - coach.
Front row:
Cindy Fritsch - 3rd in weight class.
Tina Morrow - 3rd in weight class.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
St.Thomas Basketball Tournament, February 21, 2009
Basketball Team at St.Thomas Tournament, February 21, 2009Standing, left to right: Jerry O’Brien, coach; Devin Clarke, coach; Steve Johnson; David Ford; Jannette Popp; Richard Sitzes; Eveleena McGregor; Catherine Nguen; Michelle McMillan; Steve Craig; Ron Turner; Rahim Jamani, Shane Northey and Jim Hamilton, coach.
Front row, left to right: Gordie Michie; Lindsay Luscombe; Travis Morley; Shauna Scott and Jason Spriggs.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Stratford Softball Tournament, August 24, 2008
Returning home on the bus.Left row, front to back: Jannette Popp; Stephen Plaunt; Ted Suckley; Matt Morrow; Rahim Jamani; Debbie Feairs and Michael Hutchingame. Right row, front to back: Mary Margaret MacGillivary; Eveleena McGregor; David Ford; Steve Craig; Tina Fritsch, Lindsay Luscombe; Laurie Luscombe; Karen Whitcroft and Daniel Armstrong.
Codey Bennet rounding first base while coach Kym Ryckman urges him on.
Tina Fritsch reaches first base.
Charlene Whitcroft playing catcher.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games in Durham Region, June 2008
Spring Games photos contributed by Corey Cummings.
The lighting of the Olympic flame, during opening ceremonies, at the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games held in Durham Region.
The St.Thomas bowling team Shown at NEB's Funworld (north End Bowl).
Corey Cummings and friend displaying their medals.
Louis Berry on the winner's rostrum.
Bowling coach Mary Lou Medlyn.
The lighting of the Olympic flame, during opening ceremonies, at the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games held in Durham Region.
Special Olympics Founder at Spring Games
Louise Berry with Frank Hayden, of London, Ontario, founder of the Special Olympics organization, at the Special Olympics Spring Games held in Durham Region, May 29 to June 1, 2008.
Louise Berry with Frank Hayden, of London, Ontario, founder of the Special Olympics organization, at the Special Olympics Spring Games held in Durham Region, May 29 to June 1, 2008.
Athletes representing St.Thomas, in swimming and Bowling, at the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games in Durham Region.
Back row left to right: Mike Hutchingame; Mary Lou Medlyn, coach; Richard Sitzes.
Front row left to right: Corey Cummings; Louis Berry; Brian Vankoughnet; Jannette Popp and Rahim Jamani.
Back row left to right: Mike Hutchingame; Mary Lou Medlyn, coach; Richard Sitzes.
Front row left to right: Corey Cummings; Louis Berry; Brian Vankoughnet; Jannette Popp and Rahim Jamani.
The St.Thomas bowling team Shown at NEB's Funworld (north End Bowl).
Left to right: Richard Sitzes; Brian Vankoughnet; Mike Hutchingame, Christine Doctor, coach. Front: Corey Cummings; Mary Lou Medlyn, coach.
Left to right: Richard Sitzes; Brian Vankoughnet; Mike Hutchingame; ???? ????. Front: Corey Cummings and Mary Lou Medlyn, coach.
Corey Cummings and friend displaying their medals.
Mike Hutchingame and Corey Cumming on the winners rostrum
Louis Berry on the winner's rostrum.
Soccer Team at Soccer Tournament in Kitchener, July 9, 2008
Soccer team, left to right: Richard Sitzes; Tina Morrow, Matt Morrow; Shauna Scott; Daniel Armstrong; Rahim Jamani; Corey Cummings; David Rowe; Jannette Popp; Meridith Munn, coach. Front: Kerry VanHollen.
Matt Morrow attempting to dribble past a defence-man.
Richard Sitzes in a challenge for the ball, with opposing player, while Rahim Jamani is ready to back him up. Soccer Team Practice, July 2008
Soccer team at St. Joseph's High School, July 14, 2004. Back row, let to right: Meridith Munn, coach; Rahim Jamani; Steve Craig; David Ford; Richard Sitzes; Matt Morrow; Michelle McMillan. Front row, left to right: Jannette Popp; Kerry Van Hollen; Charlene Whitcroft; Tina Morrow; Eveleena McGregor; Shauna Scott and Corey Cummings.St.Thomas Softball Tournament, July 19, 2008
St.Thomas Special Olympics volunteer, Noreen Lanning, pipes in the athletes before the start of play.
The St.Thomas softball team parades in for the opening ceremonies.
Volunteers for the tournament.
Spectators enjoying the action.
Karen Whitcroft and Stephen Plaunt pack-up, in the rain, following the tournament.Friday, March 13, 2009
Soccer Team at Woodstock, August 16, 2008
Soccer team at Woodstock, September 2008: Back row David Rowe; Rahim Jamani; Matt Morrow; Steve Craig; Jannette Popp; David Portlock, coach; Meridith Munn, coach. Middle row Corey Cummings; Michelle McMillan; Shauna Scott; Tina Morrow. Front row Kerry VanHollen; Charlene Whitcroft.
Coach David Portlock and Shauna Scott talk with opposing team members during a break in play.Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Soccer at London, September 7, 2008
Steve Craig challenges the striker at a soccer tournament in London, Ontario, September 7, 2008.
The soccer team at London on September 7, 2008
The soccer team at London on September 7, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
TRACK AND FIELD, June 18, 2008
A big effort from Rahim
Lindsay clears the bar
Steve on top of the barMonday, February 25, 2008
Basketball Team at Tillsonburg
The Basketball Team and Coaches at the Tillsonburg Tournament on February 23, 2008.Curlers
Floor Hockey Team
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Basketball Practice
Athletes listen intently to head coach Jerry O'Brien at a practic session held on December 5, 2007.Friday, August 10, 2007
Building Dreams Soccer Weekend in Hamilton
On August 3, 4 and 5, the Special Olympics Ontario St.Thomas and District soccer team took part in the “Building Dreams Soccer Weekend” in Hamilton. Special Olympics Ontario teamed up with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and McMaster University to stage the event at McMaster University’s Alumni field with athletes in attendance from across the province. Prior to the tournament, the Special Olympic athletes took part in a parade around the field at Ivor Wynne Stadium before the Tiger-Cats kick-off against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday, August 3. The athletes sported their Hamilton Tiger-Cats T-shirts that had been presented to them earlier.
On Saturday evening, each athlete was presented with a commemorative medal by Tiger-Cats players, on behalf of Ontario Special Olympics, to recognize their participation in the event. Tiger-Cats players, cheerleaders and mascots made appearances at the tournament throughout the weekend.
St.Thomas won 2 of its 4 games with all of the players seeing lots of keen action, supported by family members from St.Thomas, Iona Station and Woodstock.
Standing, left to right: Meredith Munn, assistant coach; Corey Cummings; Carly Watters, head coach; Joey Larson, David Ford; Rahim Jamani, Lucas, ambassador and Adam, ambassador.
Seated, left to right: Shauna Joys, Brooke Clarke, Eveleena McGregor and Charlene Whitcroft.
On Saturday evening, each athlete was presented with a commemorative medal by Tiger-Cats players, on behalf of Ontario Special Olympics, to recognize their participation in the event. Tiger-Cats players, cheerleaders and mascots made appearances at the tournament throughout the weekend.
St.Thomas won 2 of its 4 games with all of the players seeing lots of keen action, supported by family members from St.Thomas, Iona Station and Woodstock.
Standing, left to right: Meredith Munn, assistant coach; Corey Cummings; Carly Watters, head coach; Joey Larson, David Ford; Rahim Jamani, Lucas, ambassador and Adam, ambassador.Seated, left to right: Shauna Joys, Brooke Clarke, Eveleena McGregor and Charlene Whitcroft.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Seventh SOO St.Thomas & District Softball Tournament
On July 21, 2007, Special Olympics Ontario St.Thomas hosted its seventh annual softball tournament at the Douglas J. Tarry Sports Complex in St.Thomas. On a warm and sunny day twelve teams from across Southwestern Ontario competed in levels B and C. The tournament was coordinated by Karen Whitcroft, and managed on the day by Stephen Plaunt, head coach.Wednesday, May 30, 2007
St.Thomas Torch Run, May 30, 2007
Athletes gathering ready to set out on Torch Run.
Runners setting out for City Hall 
All Torch Run participants gathered on the steps of St.Thomas City Hall, following the run along Talbot Street. Monday, February 12, 2007
Curling Team at Ilderton
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Team Heather at Ilderton
Team Pam at Ilderton
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Curling Team at Ilderton
Special Olympics St.Thomas & District Curling Team visited Ilderton, on January 14, 2007, to practice with the local team.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
SOO St.Thomas Basketball Team
On the chilly Sunday morning of January 28, 2007, the Special Olympics St.Thomas and District Basketball Team travelled to Guelph to compete in a basketball tournament. St.Thomas under the leadership of coach Jerry O'Brien and his assistants won two of three games, qualifying them for a playoff game against the home team Guelph. St.Thomas won the exciting playoff game, that was tied several times, by a score of 24 to 18.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Soccer Players with Coach
Soccer players with coach on practice night, Monday, August 21, 2006.
Softbal Team
Softball Team at the Duog Tarry Sports Complex for the sixth annual St.Thomas Special Olympics Softball Tournament.
Car Wash Volunteers Taking a Break
Volunteers and Athletes at the Fund Raiser Car wash held at the St.Thomas Fire Hall on Saturday, August 12, 2006.
