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Special Olympics Rhode Island East Providence

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June 4, 2017

On the weekend of June 2nd thru June 4th, the Special Olympics team from East Providence competed in the Special Olympics of Rhode Island’s 2017 State Summer Games, held on the campus of URI. Over 1,500 Athletes from all over the state (including 20 from East Providence) gather together for a weekend of competition including Aquatics, Bowling, Bicycling, Power lifting, Soccer, and Track & Field.
The weather for the weekend, which is always important, worked out. We just had a little rain during Saturday afternoon, but all of the outdoor competitions went on without any issues.
On Friday evening they had Opening Ceremonies, where they have the Parade of Athletes. This is where all of the teams march into the stadium and are cheered on by their friends and family. Then they have the lighting of the Olympic Torch. This is always an inspirational moment. Then to complete the evening, they had a wonderful fireworks display.
Saturday was the second day of competition and there was also some additional outside activities provided by Special Olympics of Rhode Island. They had music, Zumba lessons, Yoga lessons, craft making activities, massage booths, and even a Llama petting Zoo. Then later that evening they have Closing ceremonies which was highlighted by the parade of over 550 motorcycles and then an outdoor dance party. The motorcycle riders then joined the athletes as they took pictures, listened to the music, and even danced. It is so enjoyable to see the athletes dance and celebrate with the same athletes that they competed so hard against during the day’s competition. The amount of sportsmanship, effort, and courage that is on display during the weekend is truly inspirational. Seeing the look on the athlete’s faces, as family and friends cheer them on, is one you will not soon forget.
Below are the results of the athletes from the Special Olympics of East Providence team at the 2017 State Summer Games.

Results

Tiago Avelar: 50 Meter – Gold, Softball Throw – 4th place
Jessica Bullock: 50 Meter – Bronze, 100 Meter – Bronze
Michael Bullock: 100 Meter – Gold, 200 Meter - Gold
Katie Carcieri: 50 Meter – Bronze, Softball Throw – Silver Geoffrey Carpenter: 50 Meter – Gold, 100 Meter – 4th place Michael Conheeny: 50 Meter – Bronze, Softball Throw – Gold Elizabeth Davenport: Softball Throw – Bronze, Turbo-Jav – Silver
Kevin Dexter: 100 Meter – Silver, 200 Meter – 4th place
Kerri Dwyer: 50 Meter – Silver, 100 Meter – Gold Peter (PJ) Kochan: 50 Meter – Bronze, Softball Throw – Silver
Troy Lewis: 50 Meter – Bronze, 100 Meter – 4th place
David Marshall: 50 Meter – 5th place , Shot Put – 6th place
Ben Nascimento: 50 Meter – Silver, Softball Throw - Gold
Brett Nadrowski: Softball Throw – 4th place, Turbo-Jav – Gold
Michael Neves: 50 Meter – 5th place, Turbojav – 5th place Logan O’Rourke: 50 Meter – Silver, Softball Throw – 5th place
Ben Patch: 50 Meter – 4th place, 100 Meter – 5th place
Toneka Rocha: 50 Meter – Gold, 100 Meter – Gold
Jonathan Solis: 50 Meter – 4th place, Softball Throw – Gold
Anitra Valles: 50 Meter – Gold, Softball Throw – 5th place

Head Coach: Jim Bullock
Assistant Coaches: Pat Bullock, Al Carpenter, Saul Estrada

Chaperones:
Kathy Davenport and Tori DeCotis

Volunteers: Jalyn Alves, Diane Carpenter, Stacy and Stephen Nadrowski

Thanks to all of the chaperones, partners, volunteers, and parents who helped and supported our program during this 2017 past season. “Special Thanks” to the Patch family, for providing and setting up a 20 ft. x 30 ft. tent for the athletes at URI.

If anyone wants to know more about the Special Olympics program here in East Providence, they can contact me.
Regards,

Jim Bullock Head Coach
93 Ruth Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
401-438-8799

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