Journey to the Merry Wives of Widsor, Day 5. Last day of skiing

On March, 2, 2012, It was the last day of skiing at Strathcona Wilderness Centre.  I was finished all my races and our skiing team got to go on a leisure ski on the Wagon Wheel Trail and do some uphill skiing on the Coyote Trail.

A photo op onboard Golden Arrow Airlines.

After our lesure ski on the Wagon Wheel Trail, the races were underway. The 7.5 Km race was the final race of the season.

After the races were over, it was time to relax and enjoy lunch under the big top.

After lunch, it was time for closing Podium.  The volunteers pose for a photo op in front of the podium.

The award presenters prepare to hand out the Just As Bold Medals to the athleates who did their best in their sport, Uphill Skiing.

Athleates pose for some photos before it was time to board the plane back the the hotel

The Golden Arrow flight taxies onto the runway at Strathcona Wilderness Centre for the last time.  It was time to fly back to Edomonton City Centre Airport and retire to the hotel for the night.

The oversized baggage is removed from the cargo van at the hotel and stored in the upper room until it's time to get on the plane home on March 4th, 2012.

Two large planes are parked on the tarmac at Edmonton City Centre Airport.

The afternoon was laidback.  It was spent relaxing in the hotel.  I got on the computer played my favorite clicking game, Donkey Mails. 

Dinner in the Newman Newstone Dining Room was relaxing.  There was no rush to get on a bus to travel anywhere.

At 8:00 PM an advanced screening of The Muppets was held in the Wild Rose Cinema to wind down the evening. 

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for Day 6 highlights of an Impulse Shopping Trip at the local mall.

The Journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor, Day 4

Day 3 Highlights

Spirit of Sir John Falstaff observes the races

February 29, 2012.  I did not take any pictures on Day three of the journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor.  This was a major leg of the journey to hugging Micheal Rawley and getting my seat in the theatre for the show.  I won a Gold Medal in the 100 Metre Sprint and a silver Medal in the 1 km journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor.  Following Dinner was Karaoke in the Newman Newstone Dining Room.

Helaina Rothenberg sings the Barracuda Song.  This song is in reverance of the Barrie Swim Team

Day 4 Highlights

March 1, 2012.  This was the last day for many members of Team Ontario.  I only had one race left in the journey to Theatre by the Bay's Production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. 

 A safe and successful finish in the 500 meter sprint to the finish within 2 minutes and 15 seconds and 40 Miliseconds.  This resulted in a Gold Medal.  It did not matter which place I arrive in.  I was on my way to see Theatre by the Bay's Production of the Merry Wives of Windsor.

A wild fall.  If you fall, you must get back up and keep moving or you will miss the show.

2.5 KM Highlights from on the course

Out on the course of the 2.5 course.

The a pack of skiers try to make their way to the Mady Centre as fast as they can to get their seats for the Merry Wives of Windsor.

At the end of the day, the awards are hung with care before they are awarded to the athletes.

Following Podium, it was time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a flight back to the hotel.

following Dinner, it was time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a short trip to the Mayfield Hotel for the Healthy Athleates and Magic Show.  Many athletes opted to miss the Magic show to have their eyes checked.  The Eye Exam Queue took forever.  I opted to go to the Magic Show.  Highlights will follow.

Day 1, Dreams Take Flight

Day 2, Opening Ceremony

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for More great photos on the Journey to the Merry Wives Windsor.



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.

Special Olympics, Fort Willams Day Trip and Departure

January 23, 2011

It was a cold day.  Everyone on on our ski team decided to stay at the hotel until it was time to get on the plane back to A-W-E (home).  I decided to go to Fort Willams Park for the morning.  I got on a city bus outside the hotel with my coach.

Approaching Fort Williams Park on a City Bus

After a 10 minute flight, we arrived at Fort William's Historical Park. 

A view of the Visitor's Centre from the Snow Tube run

There were games at Fort Willimas like Ring Toss, knock the Penguguins and a maze constructed with snow and ice.  This maze is bigger than Barrie's Ice Maze and more challenging to walk through.  There was snow tubing too.  After a few tube runs, it was too cold to stay outside and I decided to go inside the chalet to warm up.

Inside the Chalet, there was a bowling alley to do some bowling.  Lots of people love the bowling alley.

These two just finished a round of bowling at the Fort Williams Bowling Alley.

After 11:00 AM it was time to board the bus back to the hotel for lunch and get ready to get on the plane back to A-W-E.

Inside the Dining Hall at the Victoria Inn.  Lunch was soup and sandwiches.  Following Lunch, it was time to get our Kit organized and get on a bus to the Airport.

All the checked baggage is loaded onto an Army Truck that is bound for the Airport.

Another view of the Army Truck onboard Disney's Magical Express.  Disney's Magical Express in Thunder Bay was a bunch of city buses and the Fort Williams bus.  The Fort Williams bus took the passengers that were boarding the West Jet.

After arriving at the airport, Everyone waited until their kit is off the Army Truck.  Once everyone got their kit, it was time to check it onto the plane.  Skis were put through the "Odd Sized Baggage" X-Ray.

After everyone checked their kit onto the plane,  it was time to ride this escalator to the upper level and clear SECURITY.

After a breif delay, The Fort William's People bidded us Farewell as we passed through SECURITY. 

Once our team members are together, it was time to proceed down this Gangway (Bridge) to the plane.

Once we were onboard, the plane did not leave the tarmac until 4:00 PM.

Keep your ears to the tracks to read up and see some pics of the Plane ride home.