Endeavor Games

Dear Blog Followers,

I know that you have not heard form me recently.  I have been in a training season, which gives me very little to write about. This spring there has been a little more going on.  Dad and I helped coordinate an Adaptive Sports and Recreation Expo at our local library.  We had seven different sports that people could try: Adaptive Equine, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis, Sled Hockey, Boccia, Fencing, and, of course, Wheelchair Racing.  Each of the sports (with the exception of Boccia) had a local opportunity that those interested could participate in.  Groups that were represented included Easter Seals Cardinal Hill, Lexington Parks and Recreation, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Asbury University Equine Program, and All Abilities Drama Camp.  It was a huge success!  One hundred thirty people came to the event.  Beyond the great turnout, we have one new athlete that is participating as a result of the Expo.  His name is Trenton, and he has joined the Wheels of Fire racing team!

Dad at the clinic

My first track meet of the season was in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the Turnstone Endeavor Games.  This meet is great for those who have little experience with adaptive sports.  This year there were seven different sports offered.  The day before competition, clinics were offered so that those who have never tried the sport could learn how to play.  If you have no experience, this would be a great meet to learn and compete.  We brought Trenton with us to the Endeavor Games.  He had a blast.  He glowed the entire weekend.  Dad got a chance to volunteer at the track clinic and be an official.  I have been really proud to see how much dad's skills as a coach have improved.  My times were not my best, but since it was my first track meet, it can only get better.

Many thanks to Howard for the pictures!