Listowel Special Olympics curling program making strides in season No. 1

‘The athletes have been having a blast’

January 10, 2024 @ 12:31 pmListowel Banner, Sports

The inaugural Listowel Special Olympics curling program has six weekly participants at the Listowel Curling Club, with each member learning the fundamentals of the game through a series of on-ice game-simulated and skill-building activities. The group meets Sundays from 6-8 p.m. until March, with new registrants encouraged at any time. Pictured, back row from left: Ruth Struthers, Marshall Jackson, Mykayla Wilford, Sierra Johnston. Front row: Coaches Brian Johnston and Scott Wilford with Brooke Dahm and Sarah Speiran. (Dan McNee photo)
LISTOWEL – It’s only two months into the inaugural season, but for organizers of the new Special Olympics curling program at the Listowel Curling Club (LCC), it’s already evident that this one is going to stick. And hopefully grow. Huron East resident Brian Johnston initially got the ball rolling for the special needs program in…
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