Kicking it with Kickers
For a lot of people Hackey Sack was a hobby or time killer when they were in high school but not everyone grew out of it. Some people continued to do it casually for community fun and exercise, and some chose to take Hacky Sack to a competitive level called Freestyle Footbag. I had the opportunity to talk to both sides of the bag at Alive After 5 where a group can be found kicking Wednesdays this Summer sharing their stories, skills and some laughs.
There’s a woman named Carol, also known as the Mother of the Boise Hacky Sack community, who maintains and updates her contact list of local kickers. She sends out group text’s weekly or when there are events to let people know where she will bet. Whenever Carol meets people who enjoy kicking she adds them to her list. As a friend and kicker on Carols text list I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with her at Alive After 5 at the Boise Grove on 8th Street.
Josie: So first question Carol, why do you kick Hacky Sack?
Carol: Oh I love it! I love meeting people of all ages! It’s great for your health. It helps with balance, flexibility, and having a good attitude and sharp mind to pay attention with
