Seven Oaks Recreation hosts “Adaptive Sports Iowa”

Adaptive Sports Iowa was created out of the need for specific sports programs for those that are physically disabled in Iowa. The organization was the brainchild of current Director Mike Boone and his wife, Joni.

Having seen the difficulties faced by his blind father throughout his life, Mike grew his passion for adaptive sports programming as a ski instructor in Colorado. Upon moving to Iowa, he found that there was a lack of organized sports and recreational opportunities for those with physical disabilities. Mike and Joni created the Adaptive Sports Iowa concept, and with the help of various individuals, were able to kick off the new organization on March 8, 2011 as part of the Adaptive Sports Iowa Summit and Press Conference. 

*As described on Adaptive Sports Iowa website.

The winter ski event is one of many activities which the organization sponsors. 

Upon my visit to Seven Oaks Recreation Thursday, Feb. 4, there were a few things very evident - lots of equipment, many people actively engaged with people of varying ages - but most evident were smiles. 

Read more in the Dec. 10, 2016 issue of The Ogden Reporter.

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