Thursday, May 27, 2010

Frank LaBounty wins CurlBC's Athlete with a Disability Award


Prince George resident Frank LaBounty was selected by CurlBC's Awards & Recognition Committee to receive the Athlete with a Disability Award for he 2009-2010 season.

The award is for accomplishments in events recognized by Curl BC. Winners must have competed at the national or international level or have shown outstanding achievement at the provincial level.

Frank played third for Gerry Austgarden, winning the BC provincials and earning a silver medal at the National Championships won by Gary Cormack, also from BC.

Last year's winner was Jim Armstrong. While Frank has been a stalwart in BC wheelchair curling since the beginning, it is perhaps surprising that he beat out all nine BC residents who won Paralympic and National gold medals last season.

6 comments:

Wayne Ficek said...

Good for you Frank.... Well deserved.

Bruce Cameron said...

Congratulations.....well done Frank.....

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS, Frank! You are one of the good guys. Perhaps Curl BC recognizes that as much as accomplishment!

Katie P. said...

Excellent Frank, well deserved! Congratulations

Cor said...

Awesome Frank you truly deserve this award besides the fastest guy on wheels!
Cor

Michele Nelson said...

Congratulations, Frank. You deserve it!