Sled Hockey!
Nov 2
2009
Toby participated in a sled hockey clinic this weekend:
He had a total blast. Though when he got off he exclaimed “Mom! Those professionals make it look SOOO easy!”
He fell over a bunch of times (usually quickly followed by “I’m ok!” in his little voice) – but yanno? Ice is slippery. Afterwards the US National Paralympic team played Canada’s team – they are gearing up for the winter games this spring. They’re awesome to watch – the captain of the team stopped to talk with Toby for a bit while Toby was getting his helmet on – he was awesome with Tobes. The whole team is very inspiring – amazing athletes and way more ok with slamming into each other at high speeds than I would wanna subject myself to…
A local team is starting up for Nov and Dec – Toby is signing up. The beauty of the sport is that it works for anyone who has arm control – folks with physical disabilities and folks without can all use the sleds and play together. If they have a spare sled – I may get out there with them – although instead I may end up being the one to upright kids like Toby when needed.
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