Special Olympics athletes got a workout while fine-tuning their skills for floorball, a form of floor hockey, when they travelled to Kelowna for a little friendly competition on Saturday, March 15.
The Prince George team, along with the rest of the athletes in the province, spent their first season learning the rules of the game.
“It’s been an exciting season for athletes and coaches alike as they learn the skills involved in floorball,” said Wilma VanHage, public relations co-ordinator with Special Olympics BC Prince George.
Floorball is a new sport introduced to Special Olympics athletes that is played in a gym with specialized lightweight sticks and ball.
Teams from Kelowna, Quesnel and Prince George spent the day in round-robin play over the weekend, enjoying the opportunity to play games against one another. The games were competitive, and the scores were close, with Prince George winning three games and losing two.
The athletes were thrilled when former NHL player Carey Price dropped by the tournament for a visit.
“The athletes went home happy with the results and can’t wait till next season when they can continue to strengthen their knowledge of the game,” VanHage said.
