The Special Olympics Region 8 Golf Qualifier for the 2013 Special Olympic Summer Games were held at Marmot Ridge Golf Course on June 16, with athletes from 100 Mile House and Prince George participating.
The 20 golfers, with 11 from 100 Mile and nine from Prince George, were vying for spots on the regional team that will compete next summer in Langley.
Const. Jason Flett and Const. Matthew Ziemer of the 100 Mile House Detachment RCMP added excitement to the event by attending the first tee-off and Cariboo Regional Director Area L Bruce Rattray walked part of the course with participants.
100 Mile golfers had some good results, with David Shacklock, Brett Tassell, Aaron Goodwill and Paul Jansen placing first in their divisions.
Second-place winners were Krista Connell and Andy Bremner and placing third were Ryan Barker, Travis Phelps and Tricia Beauvais. Ben Johnson placed fourth in his division.
Participants were grouped into five teams and played nine holes. Results for who will compete at Summer Games won't be known for several months, says Denise Barker, 100 Mile Special Olympics chapter co-ordinator.
She adds it was a huge deal for the athletes to participate in the tournament.
"There were high-fives and hugs with the other athletes. It was awesome."
