Matthew Bueschkens

Special Olympics Team BC 2024: Alpine Skiing
Matthew Bueschkens portrait

Special Olympics BC Local

Ridge Meadows.

Hometown

Maple Ridge.

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

I started in 2005 after finishing high school.

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

Yes, this is my first National Games.

What were your results in the 2023 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?

I won a silver medal. It felt pretty good!

What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2024?

I'm excited to be going!

What is your goal for these National Games?

To do my very best.

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

I like going to a new place and meeting new people.

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

You get to go fast down the hill!

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

It's fun meeting new people.

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

I like lots of different sports: skiing, softball, golf, 5- and 10-pin bowling, curling, swimming, and bocce.

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

Easygoing.

 

SO TEAM BC 2024 ROSTER

SO TEAM BC 2024 HOMEPAGE

Special Olympics Team BC 2024: Alpine Skiing
Matthew Bueschkens portrait

Special Olympics BC Local

Ridge Meadows.

Hometown

Maple Ridge.

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

I started in 2005 after finishing high school.

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

Yes, this is my first National Games.

What were your results in the 2023 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?

I won a silver medal. It felt pretty good!

What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2024?

I'm excited to be going!

What is your goal for these National Games?

To do my very best.

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

I like going to a new place and meeting new people.

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

You get to go fast down the hill!

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

It's fun meeting new people.

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

I like lots of different sports: skiing, softball, golf, 5- and 10-pin bowling, curling, swimming, and bocce.

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

Easygoing.

 

SO TEAM BC 2024 ROSTER

SO TEAM BC 2024 HOMEPAGE