Volunteers make snow for the Winter Olympics Special local Olympics coming soon | Connecticut News
WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) – A symphony of snowball guns heralds the return of some beloved Olympic specials.
As the sun rose, artificial snow fell outside Eversource’s Windsor office thanks to a small army of volunteers.
“It might seem crazy to you to do it, but it’s so worth it.”
“Showtime is coming and we’re really looking forward to it.”
This is showtime.
Special Olympics athletes compete in cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on an acre and a half of Eversource property.
This year’s races are almost here.
“It’s been hard work and hard work but by the weekend of the event you see the athletes’ family and friends coming in and cheering them on, its smile city,” says Andy Ouellette. Andy Ouellette said.
Director Snow Ouellette says those smiles will be even brighter after the 2021 events are canceled due to COVID.
Ouellette and his team worked overtime.
“One minute after the Super Bowl, we were out of that trailer and we turned everything on and we’ve been on since,” Ouellette said.
Eversource spokesman Mitch Gross said: “They are amazing. “They monitor the forecast closely, they run their guns whenever possible and then they start working in a few days on grading and preparing courses to make sure that the conditions are close to perfect. possible. athletes.”
Events are scheduled for February 26.
Andy has done this long enough to know that in the end every drop of sweat and every artificial piece counts.
“You see families cheering people on and when athletes get their awards, it’s worth it,” Ouellette said.
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