On Saturday, March 14, at Mt. Bachelor there will be ablaze of colorful and vibrate costumes to recognize and celebrate OAS’s Junior Racers. Racers coming out are young children under the age of 18 from all over the Central Oregon area who have an ambulatory disability (an physical disability that requires the use of a sit-ski). These junior racers are a big deal because when they put their mind to it, they can do anything.
Racers will have access to the thrill of skiing through Oregon Adaptive Sports who provides a comprehensive adaptive ski program. All of the racers will get to use a sit-ski, a piece of adaptive ski equipment which utilizes a bucket style seat with skis underneath it. Racers can use handheld outriggers for balance and steering and/or can be assisted with an instructor using fixed outriggers and tethers (reins attached to the back of the sit-ski). Racers can turn by using their head and shoulders and by using the handheld outriggers.
Such pieces of adaptive equipment give a satisfying experience to even those who thought it wasn’t possible. There will be approximately twelve racers representing the OAS Junior Racers event along with their families. Together, everyone will get to celebrate the mountain life and enjoy a pizza party catered by Mt. Bachelor. And of course, the boas, hats, accessories, and colorful suits for the popular costume contest will be a great practical touch to the event.
For more information about the OAS Junior Racers program and OAS, please contact Oregon Adaptive Sports at info@oregonadaptivesports.org or at 541-306-4774.
Oregon Adaptive Sports has been breaking barriers in Central Oregon since 1996, providing people with disabilities and their families’ opportunities for outdoor recreation. Our goal is to nurture the human spirit and foster self-confidence and independence. We currently offer instructional programs in alpine and Nordic skiing and snowboarding, at both Hoodoo and Mt. Bachelor ski resorts as well as summer programs through throughout the great Bend area. To prevent cost from being a barrier to participation, we rely on the support of hundreds of volunteers, businesses, donors and sponsors.
