Dr Dalton E Watler BSc, MA, MES, Dip Sport, Cert Coach
Department of Sports HWM - Have Your Say Series
Number #7 in the series is Nicole
Dr. Nicole Thompson: Head Bocce Coach, Special Olympics Cayman Islands
Member, Bocce Sports Resource Team, Special Olympics International
Senior Policy Advisor (Post-Secondary Education), Ministry of Education, Cayman Islands Government
Quote: “Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.” - Louis L’Amour #AccelerateAction!
That means that with shared knowledge, that is allowed to grow, more and more can benefit. Therefore, I aim to encourage others to enjoy the joys of Bocce, I aim to encourage others to actively assist and plan coaching sessions, I aim to empower our Special athletes to assist in officiating and coaching. I aim to build more than the sport, but also the person. And to keep it moving forward....
Number #8 in the series is Shaneke
Shanike Ebanks: Representation and Achievements for SOCI
Competed in Track and Field at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles
Represented SOCI in Track and Field at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
Gold and Silver Medalist in the Regional Bocce Tournament in the Cayman Islands (2024)
Silver and Bronze Medalist in the Caribbean Beach Games in Trinidad (2024)
Completed Global Messenger Training and has served as an ambassador for the Cayman Islands.
Quote: “Representing SOCI makes me happy and proud!” #AccelerateAction!
Number #9 in the series is Anechell
Anechell Newman: Representation and Achievements for SOCI
Competed in Track and Field at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles
Represented SOCI in Swimming at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Dubai
Participated in Swimming at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
Silver and Bronze Medalist in the Regional Bocce Tournament in the Cayman Islands (2024)
Silver and Bronze Medalist Representing SOCI at the Caribbean Beach Games in Trinidad (2024)
Served as an ambassador for the Cayman Islands
Wore the Cayman National Costume in the Parade of Athletes at the 2019 Dubai Games
Quote: “Representing SOCI brings me joy and feeling of national pride!” #AccelerateAction!
Number #10 in the series is Antoinette
Antoinette “Toni “ Johnson: Representation and Achievements for SOCI
Lab Manager at CIG Dept of Environmental Health
Past Board Member 1996 – 2024
Volunteer Coach 1996 – to Present
Involved with Special Olympics Cayman Islands since 1996
Previous SOCI Families Director, Athlete Leadership Director and Trainer, Public Relations Director and Strategic Director
Head of Delegation for three World Summer games and a Regional Games
Quote: “Our women athletes, in particular, are my inspiration. They work so hard to improve every day and make it their personal best. Sports gives them that opportunity and I am proud to be a part of the process of helping them be the best they can be.” #AccelerateAction!
Number #11 in the series is James
James Myles: Youth Services Coordinator, Youth Services Unit
International Doping Control Officer
Former Chairman, CIOC Medical & Anti-Doping Commission
Former National Director and Bocce Coach, Special Olympics Cayman Islands
Former Tournament Director, Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation
Former National Athlete
Quote: “It is a good thing to celebrate women and girls with your words, but it is more important that they are honored by our actions.” #AccelerateAction!
Number #12 in the series is Dalton
Dr Dalton E Watler BSc, MA, MES, Dip Sport, Cert Coach: Deputy Chief Officer MYS&H
Past Director of Sports
Establish and develop women basketball
Past Coach Cayman Island National Women’s Basketball Team
Past Coach Cayman National Women’s Netball Team
Coached primary and high school netball and prepared national netball athletes for games
Quote: “Women’s greatest achievement in sports are the dynamo that brings gender equity.” #AccelerateAction!
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Edith
13 Mar, 2025
I'm so proud to to the parent of Anechell, I've watch these two young ladies score to higher height to be winner's for our Country. What I've seen first handed with these Special Olympic Children when the learn a sport that the like there is no stopping them the work hard to be winner's cause the don't like losing. I want to say a big Thank You to all the coaches for the dedication to these children.
Edith
13 Mar, 2025I'm so proud to to the parent of Anechell, I've watch these two young ladies score to higher height to be winner's for our Country. What I've seen first handed with these Special Olympic Children when the learn a sport that the like there is no stopping them the work hard to be winner's cause the don't like losing. I want to say a big Thank You to all the coaches for the dedication to these children.