Pierce Burns

Special Olympics Team BC 2020: Floor Hockey
Pierce Burns

Special Olympics BC Local:

North Shore

Hometown:

North Vancouver

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

I got involved back in 2011.

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

I participated in the National Summer Games in Vancouver 2014 where I played basketball. 

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

I feel good. 

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

It feels good to be part of Team BC, this is my second time going to National Games.

What is your goal for these National Games?

Try to win a ?

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

Trying to win gold, silver, or bronze. 

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

I like playing floor hockey.

What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?

Competing in the sports and try to win a ?

What other Special Olympics sports do you participate in?

Golf, track and field, swimming, basketball. 

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

I have been in Special Olympics for nine years. 

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

I like competing in my sports and meeting new athletes.