Maurice Bernier

Special Olympics Team BC 2020: 5-pin bowling
Maurice Bernier

Special Olympics BC Local:

Port Alberni

Hometown:

Port Alberni

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

I started 25 years ago with bowling. 

Will these be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, which other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?

This will be my third National Games. My first was in P.E.I. 

What were your results in the 2019 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?

Gold. I was proud of my performance. 

What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2020?

Honoured to go again, to see old friends and make new ones. 

What is your goal for these National Games?

To do my best. 

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

I'm honoured to represent my community. 

What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?

Meeting friends and getting exercise. 

What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?

Bowled in the 2014 National Games in Vancouver and got gold. 

What would you tell someone about Special Olympics to encourage them to get involved?

It’s fun and you make good friends. 

What other Special Olympics sports do you participate in?

Club Fit. 

Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?

I love bowling!

What is one word you would use to describe yourself? :)

Helpful.