Winter Games

WInter Games 

2014

Sugarloaf, Maine

A Special Olympics Adventure

We raced at Titcomb Mountain against teams from Franklin County.  We raced with friends from schools close by.  

The weather was cold but we had nice snow to race on. 

Cross country skiiing has two styles. The first style is "Classic " and the skiier uses tracks to glide on the course.  The other style is "Freestyle " where skiers move like they are skatiing.  

On January 27th and 28th we went to Sugarloaf Mountain. Opening ceremonies  were at noon. We lined up for the Parade of Athletes.  We were excited  to be at the Special Olympics Winter Games.

The weather had been below zero over the weekend but warmed up so we did not need the hand and foot warmers when we skied. 

Every time we went out to ski, it started to snow. That was ok, because we had a great time racing. 

The sun was out for day two but the temperature dropped.  We only competed in one race since it was so cold and the wind blew so hard. 

Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave  in the attempt . (Special Olympics Oath)

Not everyone got a medal but everyone was "Brave in the Attempt ."   The athletes worked hard to compete in Maine's state games.  Some athletes may go on to international competetion . Our athletes have a life long activity to enjoy in the great outdoors of Maine.