WOW! What an honour and a dream come true to be a part of Petro-Canada's Family Program! I still can't believe I am going to the 2010 Winter Games -- in Vancouver of all places!
It has been a family celebration ever since we found out our fantastic news. Not only will my sister Steph be joining me, but we will also be able to see our sister Lindsey (& our newest family member -- her new fiance), who moved out to Vancouver in the summer. What a special opportunity to experience the Games with both of my "big" sisters! The three of us are kinda like "the 3 sports stooges". It just wouldn't have been the same if we weren't all together. So make that 500 +1 families Petro-Canada is reuniting at the games. Thank you.
Since being awarded the Family Correspondent, I am having flashbacks of my family in competitive sport. Ever since I can remember, I have been either in a van on the way to the rink, in the rink, or on the way back from the rink. With my dad, Ron, coaching my sisters in competitive ringette and myself in competitive hockey there was usually a game or practice evey other night. Our number one fan was always there in the crowd and we knew it because she wasn't afraid to cheer as LOUD as she could, that would be our mother Nancy.
Since childhood I have dreamed to see Martin Brodeur play for Team Canada. I can remember when I was playing road hockey and/or all-star ice hockey pretending to be Martin Brodeur making the game winning save. He has always been my idol as a goalie growing up. My dad always told me you need to get you and challenge the shooter like Marty! Stand up like Marty! I couldn't argue--he is the games number one winning goalie! So, when I heard that we were going to be seeing the Men's Canadian Hockey Team take on Norway ... Well, I reacted like I would have when I was 9 with one exception (Excessive jumping & screaming ... and then enjoyed a cold canadian brew. LOL.)
Hockey is my passion along with golf. I have always been involved in multiple sports, including skiing and curling, and I think that is similar to many Canadians growing up. That is why we all have a shared interest in the 2010 Winter Games and put our big Ol' Canadian hearts behind all our athletes. I am especially excited to follow our hockey, curling, speed skating, ski and snow board teams. Steph and I will be trying to keep everyone as up to date as possible on our adventures! Don't worry I'm sure there will be no shortage of great pics, vids and interviews! (We'll be the ones in the ridiculous hats cheering madly like our mom taught us).
We can't wait to get in our metaphorical "Family Van" and start cheering on our Canadian Athletes!!!
Please join our ride by sending us questions you'd like us to ask the athletes' families or send us tips on what you'd like to see us do at the Games. (Keep it PG 13 people) We'd love to hear from you!
Cheers to 2010,
B-Town (Rob)
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