The Special Olympics Canada 2018 Bowling Championships organizing committee has unveiled championship medals made right in P.E.I.
The medals were designed by Shoreline Design in Georgetown.
The design of the medal began with the desire for it to represent the athletes and the uniqueness of P.E.I.
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The size is at the larger end of the allowed medal scale, meant to reflect Canada’s smallest province’s large role in Confederation.
The province’s earliest documented name, Abegweit, is symbolized by the curling waves cradling the ‘P.E.I.-I.P.E.; in the shape of the Island.
“Thank you to Shoreline Design for creating a beautiful work of art that our athletes will be honoured and proud to wear,’’ said Sharon Bollenback, CEO of Special Olympics Canada.
“The medals, although just one part of the bowling championship experience, are a meaningful one and ensure a tangible lasting legacy for all the hard work our athletes have done to get to this national championship. I know I am counting down the days untilI land in P.E.I. to witness the sportsmanship and camaraderie of this event and to experience the beautiful province.’’
The event will take place May 14-19 in Charlottetown, Summerside and Tyne Valley.
The championships are part of the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, held this year in Antigonish, N.S., while P.E.I. is hosting the 5-pin and 10-pin bowling events and will welcome more than 400 athletes, coaches and support staff from across the country.
The 5-pin competition will be held at the Murphy’s Community Centre in Charlottetown.
With an event of this scale, the organizing committee relies on local sponsors and partners to assist in providing a memorable experience for athletes, volunteers, friends and family.
Charlottetown’s sport tourism initiative SCORE jumped at the opportunity to work with Special Olympics P.E.I. in 2016 to secure hosting rights.
