Watch the Rookie

Gabe Rietmann is a freshman, his extra curricular experiences at Sisters High began with the School soccer team, a natural continuance of his passion for sports, he plans to join the Lacrosse team this spring, once ski team has waned for the year.

Gabe's involvement doesn't stop with school sports. He is a member of the current experiences kayak group, a trained volunteer for OAS and plans to study abroad.

Gabe is the son of Marcia and Rand Rietman and has a twin sister, Sara.

Watch for Gabe on the hill as he has already proven to be a force to be reckoned with, despite the fact that this is his debut year in ski racing.

OAS means Opportunity

Sisters High School Athletes participated in the OAS training at HooDoo December 20, 2009.

What is OAS?

OAS provides teaching for a variety of skiing disciplines including two track, three track, four track, mono-skiing, and bi-skiing. Our specialized and innovative equipment and techniques provide an opportunity for anyone with a disability to learn how to ski. Our adaptive skiing programs help our skiers build self-esteem and confidence, improve their fitness levels, make new friends, and have fun. The individuals taking advantage of our services have a range of disabilities including visual and hearing impairments, amputations, cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, spina bifida, developmental disabilities, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and many more. Individuals with a permanent or long-term physical or neurological disability who require use of adaptive ski equipment and/or adaptive teaching techniques are eligible for participation.

To learn more go here.

Photo: Dillon Witt a freshman at SHS Stands by to' block' during sit ski training.

Stay tuned for further updates on this year community participation.