Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Well its fall now and I have had a busy summer.
This summer I went to the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York for a 3 day camp hosted by DSUSA. I learned a lot of new stretches this year while at the camp. Met a great group of people and got a lot of new information on how to make my self a better Athlete.
When I got back from the Camp, I started a part time job which allowed me to save money for a new mono ski. I have been training with Jon Bottomms at the Vermont Country Store's gym 3 times a week. We have been doing a variety of different exercises and cardio training as well. Back in June, Jon got contacted by the Vermont Special Olympics committee to do a demonstration of the Martial Arts System and show that it could be done by many different athletes. Jon asked me to participate in the demonstration with him because I am a sitting athlete and there are many different techniques that can be used for someone who isn't able to stand.
After helping Jon with the demonstration I was approached by my local town of Bennington to help coach the athletes for the stand up soccer season, so I have been volunteering to do that ones a week with the skills group. We work on moving the ball down the field with out a lot of interception by other players and help them build confidence to be able to go out and play in the game for the following year.
I have also volunteered to do a little bit of kayaking and cycling demonstrations with the Bart Center in Manchester this summer to get more out in the community.
I have been riding my hand cycle with a group of guys out of Manchester and Bennington area weekly, and now I am looking forward to my new mono ski coming in December and getting ready for ski season.
This summer I went to the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York for a 3 day camp hosted by DSUSA. I learned a lot of new stretches this year while at the camp. Met a great group of people and got a lot of new information on how to make my self a better Athlete.
When I got back from the Camp, I started a part time job which allowed me to save money for a new mono ski. I have been training with Jon Bottomms at the Vermont Country Store's gym 3 times a week. We have been doing a variety of different exercises and cardio training as well. Back in June, Jon got contacted by the Vermont Special Olympics committee to do a demonstration of the Martial Arts System and show that it could be done by many different athletes. Jon asked me to participate in the demonstration with him because I am a sitting athlete and there are many different techniques that can be used for someone who isn't able to stand.
After helping Jon with the demonstration I was approached by my local town of Bennington to help coach the athletes for the stand up soccer season, so I have been volunteering to do that ones a week with the skills group. We work on moving the ball down the field with out a lot of interception by other players and help them build confidence to be able to go out and play in the game for the following year.
I have also volunteered to do a little bit of kayaking and cycling demonstrations with the Bart Center in Manchester this summer to get more out in the community.
I have been riding my hand cycle with a group of guys out of Manchester and Bennington area weekly, and now I am looking forward to my new mono ski coming in December and getting ready for ski season.
October 29th
Please come join us for a fundraising event for my Skiing journey. Hope you can come join us.
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
Friday, October 29, 2010
Bennington Elks Lodge
Bennington, VT
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$8 adult, $5 10 & under
5 & under free
Betsy Hurley’s dream is to join the Paralympic US Disabled Ski Team. With your help and support she will be able to get proper equipment and funding to offset training costs.
Join us on October 29th at the Bennington Elks Lodge for a delicious homemade spaghetti dinner and dessert. There will be a 50/50 raffle, money tree, and silent auction.
www.betsyhurley.com
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
Friday, October 29, 2010
Bennington Elks Lodge
Bennington, VT
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$8 adult, $5 10 & under
5 & under free
Betsy Hurley’s dream is to join the Paralympic US Disabled Ski Team. With your help and support she will be able to get proper equipment and funding to offset training costs.
Join us on October 29th at the Bennington Elks Lodge for a delicious homemade spaghetti dinner and dessert. There will be a 50/50 raffle, money tree, and silent auction.
www.betsyhurley.com
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