Skaters take part in local Special Olympics competition

Four local skaters’ hard work came to fruition, as they showcased their routines in the Special Olympics figure skating competition on Sunday.

“They’ve been working on this so hard, that whenever they do it, they’re so happy,” coach Esther Gonzalez said. “It’s a very, very fun sport. They really love it. They accomplish a lot.”

Each skater performed two routines. They all received medals at the end of the competition.

Seairra Traxson has cerebral palsy, but she’s been skating for over seven years.

“It feels like having wings — angel wings,” Traxson said.

Traxson’s mother, Billie Look, said she’s incredibly proud of her daughter.

“Most of the time, I can’t believe it because when she was born, people were telling me she’s not going to walk, she’s not going to talk,” Look said. “But, she’s out here ice skating.”

The first time Traxson took the ice was specials.

“She came off and she said ‘I love it mommy, it’s life flying. I’m free,'” Look said. “She’s been skating ever since. It’s just something that she’s connected with.”

Christopher Johannes, Anastacia Chacon and Miguel Nieves also skated. Look said she’s learned a lot from how the skaters have been able to overcome their disabilities.

“Whether it’s a small disability, speech (disability), you’re missing a leg, a mental disability, a motor (disability) — if you put your mind to it, you can do what you need to do,” Look said.