If you have spent the past couple of weeks, missing the Olympic spirit that flowed out of London, England, then get ready, it's about to return.  The 2012 Paralympic Games open on Wednesday, August 29th and London and Southwestern Ontario will be well represented.

Here are the local athletes, coaches and assistants taking part.

Adam Dukovich          London          Boccia

Tammy McLeod          London          Boccia

Charlene Cowell         London          Boccia - Assistant

Kristin Kit                    London          Rowing - Cox

Michael Heath            Woodstock      Swimming

Paul Bowes                London          Wheelchair Basketball - Assistant Coach

Garrett Hickling          Dorchester      Wheelchair Rugby

David Willsie             Dorchester      Wheelchair Rugby

For schedules and times of events, visit http://www.paralympic.ca/