Hood River Special Olympics bowlers participated virtually in the Special Olympics Oregon Northwest Oregon Regional Bowling Competition last Thursday at Orchard Lanes in Hood River. Nineteen developmentally disabled athletes from Hood River and the surrounding area matched scores with a field of approximately 110 athletes from Clackamas and Multnomah counties in the event. The bowlers each bowled two games and the combined score was entered into their handicapped divisions.
Special Olympics trains developmentally disabled athletes of all abilities to bowl, including non-ambulatory athletes with the use of a special bowling “ramp” to aim and propel the ball. Coaches Jorie Modrich and Tiffany Pruitt led the team through six weeks of practice sessions leading up to the competition.
Becky Lund was the top Hood River bowler, winning a gold medal in her division with a combined score of 241. Brother and sister Jessie and Sierra Bigelow each won silver medals in their divisions, along with Ed Cooke, Leiliani Rash and Dawson Beneventi. Tanisha Pruitt, Clayton Evans and Aiysayah Mariscal each earned bronze medals.
Even though the Special Olympics Bowling season is over, Orchard Lanes continues to host a developmentally disabled bowling program every Monday from 3-4:30 .pm.
Special Olympics is made possible by an all volunteer coaching staff and volunteer assistants. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity please contact Local Program Coordinator Jim Meckoll at hoodriver@soor.org.
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