Brett Tassell

Local / Community

100 Mile House

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

My family wanted me to join and wanted to meet new people and travel more.

Will this be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, what other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?

This will be my Third.

What were your results in the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games? How did you feel about your performance?

I went to Provincials and won Silver. Awesome.

What does being part of Special Olympics Team BC 2026 mean to you?

I get to spend more time with other athletes and compete.

What is your goal for these National Games?

To bring home Gold.

What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?

When I won silver metal last summer.

What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?

Its fun and I learned golf at 11 years old. Which has allowed me to grow strong.

What would you say about Special Olympics to encourage someone to get involved?

To get into sport more and make friends.

Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?

I am corrigible, active in sports and funny.