Adaptive Ski Week
43rd Annual Adaptive Learn to Ski/Snowboard Event
January 28-30th, 2025
Event History:
This is the oldest adaptive ski clinic being the first of a group of national instructional clinics started by Move United which in its history was known as Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) and National Handicap Sports (NHS). The Atlanta Chapter of NHS assisted in developing the first clinic in 1981 and continued with it through 2004. The clinic is now run as a cooperative effort amongst programs all interested in the benefits of sports for individuals with disabilities with Beech Mountain Resort continuing to be our host with help from the Costin family, to whom we are especially grateful. The sponsors of this event donate to bring together the instructors, equipment, and resources necessary to teach skiing/snowboarding to individuals with disabilities in the southeast region.
Instructors:
The instructional team for the event is from all over the US and all PSIA Adaptive certified instructors with over 80 years of combined experience. The instructional team includes individuals from around the USA. The team is composed of experienced instructors in monoski, biski, twin ski, 2, 3, & 4 tracking, slider, visually impaired and snowboard instruction.
Participants:
The participants come from all over the southeast region. Ages range from age 5 to 70+ with a variety of diagnoses including: brain and spinal injuries, amputees, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, developmental delays, spinal muscular atrophy, multiple sclerosis, visual impairment, and a whole host of other neurological and orthopedic challenges. We are supportive of our military and work with veterans and active military in our region. We try to focus on family and have families participate in the event as much as possible.
Schedule of Events:
Monday, January 27 - 2 PM – 5 PM Volunteer Safety Training Beech Mt. Resort
Tuesday, January 28 - 8:30 AM – 4 PM Lessons
Wednesday, January 29 - 8:30 AM – 4 PM Lessons
Thursday, January 30 - 8:30 AM – 4 PM Lessons
Application Process:
Due to the popularity of the event, we do a first come first available slot for lessons until we are full and then a waiting list is started. We usually are full in two weeks from the release date so apply as soon as you can. Let us know you are interested in joining by filling out our Interest Form Email List
How to apply? Applications will open on the Catalyst Sports website in late November once all instructors are secured. Lessons are based on the availability of the type of lesson which includes equipment, scheduled requests, and instructor availability. A final confirmation of acceptance for the clinic will be an email with a lesson time and day will be sent out by Catalyst Sports so your travel plans may be made. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at Adaptiveskiandride@catalystsports.org.
Volunteers:
Are you an experienced skier or snowboarder with a passion for helping others? We're looking for skilled volunteers to assist individuals with disabilities in enjoying the slopes. You’ll work with adaptive equipment and support participants across a variety of terrain, making winter sports accessible and fun for everyone.
If you’re confident on snow, able to handle varied conditions, and ready to make a difference, join us for a rewarding experience! Lodging and lift tickets are included. We ask that you will be able to volunteer for all 4 days.
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Then, check back 11/25/24 0800EST for Live Application
