The Journey to The Merry Wives of Windsor Day 2, Opening Ceremony

Sorry for the Delay for today's posting.  I finally got all my pictures onto the UMN last week.  The Journey was a great and exciting.

February, 28, 2012, Day 2's Adentures to the Mady Centre

Everyone is excited to wake up early for breakfast in the Newman Newstone Dining Room followed by a bus ride to Strathcona Wilderness Centre for a half-day of skiing.

The Tracks are all set for the first half-day of skiing.

Following Practice, it was time to board the Golden Arrow for a flight back to the hotel.  Taxing onto the runway at Strathcona Wilderness Centre onboard Golden Arrow Airlines

At 2:00 PM, It was time for a Pep Ralley in the Upper Room (Dream Zone) before  the Opening Ceremony.

at 3:00 PM it was time for an early dinner in the Newman Newstone Dining Room. 

All Aboard!  Time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a 20 minute flight to Servus Place for Opening Ceremony.

A safe landing at Servus Place.  We filed off the aircraft and into the arena. 

Welcome to the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.  A banner is hoisted above the arrival gate as athleates file off Golden Arrow Airlines and into the Arena.

A Christmas Tree stands in the corner of the room as we Queue up for Opening Ceremony. 

A Team Photo on the Servus Place Staircase

The Coaches pose for a pic next to the Servus Place Elevator.

The Flame of Peace, Hope, Joy, Love decends from the rafters of the Arena.  The Couldren was lit and the games were offically opened after 10:00 PM.

Day 1, Highlights

Day 3 - 4, Highlights

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for more excitement on highlights of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.