Special Olympics athletes shine at Bob Pedde Invitational

By Joan Janzen

Eleven athletes from the 2026 Special Olympics Kindersley and District participated in the Bob Pedde Invitational Bowling Tournament in Saskatoon on Saturday and Sunday, April 25th and 26th. They were accompanied by two coaches.

These 11 athletes from Special Olympics Kindersley and District bowled in the Bob Pedde Invitational Bowling Tournament in Saskatoon on the weekend of April 25th and 26th. PHOTO SUBMITTED

"Our athletes performed very well, securing numerous medals including both individual and team medals," Maureen Ryan-Dobbin from Elizabeth Middle School reported. Xavier Hudson and Cody Missere, from Kindersley, both achieved turkeys (3 strikes in a row). Cody also got a second place medal in the singles division 4 category and a silver medal for bowling above his average. A banquet and dance followed on Saturday for a fun evening. Smiles were in abundance and family and friends were on hand to cheer on the athletes.