This week as a group we all ventured out to Forest Hills Golf Course where a representative from Sister Kenny gave us a presentation on Adaptive Golf. I had never experienced adaptive golf before but am definitely interested in adaptive sports. We learned about the different types of adaptive equipment and even tested them out. For the future, if I were to ever suggest or recommend an adaptive activity, I would like to have tried it first. Getting the first-hand experience taught me what barriers that a person with disabilities may encounter. For example, when golfing from the seated position, the knees of the golfer tend to get in the way. I could avoid this situation and potential aggravation with the knowledge that I acquired by turning/angling the chair. Experience will help me be more qualified and confident to suggest or aide in activity facilitation.
I learned that I actually really enjoy golfing :)) we got to hit a club without adaptive equipment to see how we'd do. Granted I didn't do the greatest... but it's an activity that I would GLADLY try again to try and improve.
To strive for excellence, I kept an open mind and was very excited to try the different adaptive techniques. This activity required that you not be afraid to jump in and spare you're humiliation. I kept a positive attitude and tried to be encouraging to others as they tried the techniques. In the end, we were all on an "even playing field" because we were all out of our comfort zones and felt silly when attempting to hit the ball! Overall, because I participated and engaged.. it was a great experience! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity!
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