Rollington (Rolly) Scott

Rollington (Rolly) Scott

Born in England in 1965, Rolly moved to Brampton with his family at the age of three.  His successful career in sports began in 1978, when he went to Parkholme School and became a member of the “Panthers”, Parkholme’s excellent track and field club.  There he teamed up with Mr. Glen Wylie, a teacher and physical education instructor at the school.  Rolly’s successes at local school meets were very convincing.

In 1981, after joining the Ontario Special Olympics, Rolly began competing at the Regional, Provincial and International levels. At both the Regional and Provincial competitions held in 1991 Rolly placed first overall, winning gold in the 50 metre, 100 metre, 200 metre, high jump and running long jump events. Winning the Provincials allowed Rolly to proceed to the first ever Canadian Championship held in Ottawa.  Here he also placed first overall, taking gold in the 50 metre, 100 metre, 200 metre and running long jump.  He also won a silver in high jump.

Having been victorious at the Canadian Championship, Rolly’s dream of qualifying for the World Games in Baton Rouge, Louisiana came true.  At these World Games, with over 60 countries competing, Rolly was successful in winning a silver medal for Canada in the 400 metre and a bronze medal in the 200 metre race. He also won numerous Regional and Provincial Championships throughout the 80’s, including the 1984 and 1986 Provincials held in Windsor and Hamilton respectively.

Floor hockey and soccer were other sports that Rolly excelled in. As a member of the Brampton Bulldogs Floor Hockey Team from 1980 to 1990, Rolly helped his team win back-to-back Provincial Championships in 1980 and 1981.  He also helped the 1982 Parkholme Panthers soccer team win the Regional Championship.

Rolly qualified for the 1990 Canadian Championships in Vancouver, however, he suffered a leg injury and was unable to advance to the World Games.

In his athletic career, he won over 90 medals, complemented by his numerous trophies and civic awards.  He has also made guest appearances at track meets and parades as a Special Olympian ambassador.

Inducted November 24, 1999