In 2007, Cory set himself a goal of qualifying for the 2012 National Winter Games, getting on the podium, and hopefully qualifying for the 2013 World Winter Games in Korea.
He qualified for the National Games by winning his 3 races at the Provincial Games in 2011, and then placed 3rd in his 3 races at the National Games at Marmot Basin Ski Area in Jasper, Alberta. But it wasn't quite enough, as only the 1st and 2nd place finishers qualified for Korea.
He is now waiting to hear whether he has qualified for the 2013 BC Provincial Summer Games in either Basketball, Softball, or Bowling (he is hoping for Basketball). In the meantime, he is planning to keep racing next winter though he will reduce the frequency and intensity of his training as it will be 2015 before his next important race.
The 16-year story of a 35-year-old man with autism who has a passion for ski racing, and his dream-come-true of representing Canada at Special Olympics World Winter Games. In February 2020, Cory qualified for Team Canada and was due to compete at Special Olympics' World Winter Games in Russia in January 2023. Those Games have been cancelled. The next World Winter Games are to be held in Italy in 2025. Come along and Race With Cory!
Welcome to Race with Cory and thanks for visiting our blog.
If you wish to read the story from the beginning, click here http://racewithcory.blogspot.com/2007/09/beginnings.html. When you're done, click on "2007" in the right column, then "September", then on "Special Olympics Ski Racing, From Beginner to Racer" and go from there.