Unique winter sports

SPORTS

Winter evokes excitement, seasonal festivities begin

Toby Goldfarb ‘23 Web Managing Editor

The sky glistens with thousands of snow akes urrying and covering the ground below in a delicate sheet of white. While some Staples students prefer to curl up with a good book by the replace, others eagerly change into their snow boots, venturing out into the endless possibilities of winter. Among the adventurers are sledders, ice skaters, winter sailors and more.

Eitan Eiger ’24 enjoys the nostalgia of sledding. “I like to sled because I love getting together with my friends and being outside doing sporty things,” Eiger said. Eiger hopes to share laughs with his friends this winter. Most Westport residents sled at Winslow Park, but Staples’ Ginny Field has proven equally as steep and often less populated.

Maya Sherman ’24 is ready to lace up her ice skates with her hockey team and friends. “I’ve always felt that ice skating is an entertaining activity that can work well as a social event while getting great exercise,” Sherman said. Sherman ice skates at the Westport PAL Rink at Longshore, a popular destination for Connecticut residents near and far.

Alan Becker ’23 will continue sailing at Cedar Point Yacht Club even as the seasons turn. Winter sailing di ers from normal sailing as it requires more dedicated participants who can face harsher winds and calmer waves. “Winter sailing for me mainly is an opportunity to keep practicing my skills so that when it comes time for the summer, I have an edge over the rest of the eet,” Becker said. Becker nds that winter sailing is rewarding, as he can enjoy his sport in the o season and hang out with friends.

Photo contributed by Ko Seltzer ’ 24

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Photo contributed by Maya Sherman ’24