We’re partnering with US Paralympic Nordic Skiing on a Para Nordic Clinic and Open House.
The Friday clinic is designed to help educate those that already are or may in the future, work with disabled and visually impaired athletes in cross country skiing.
The Saturday open house is designed to introduce any para athletes or their friends, family or helpers to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and learn more about opportunities to access cross country skiing.
Both events are free, though we ask that you register for Friday’s clinic.
Coaches’ Clinic: Sit Skiing & Visually Impaired (VI) guiding - Friday
Goals:
Provide best practices in coaching standing, sitting and visually impaired adaptive/para Nordic skiers
Give an introduction to guiding visually impaired skiers
Show some of the latest developments in Para Nordic equipment, including sit ski styles
Provide an overview on how to fit a new Nordic athlete in a sit ski
Talk about development pathways for Para Nordic skiers of all ages and abilities, including integrating para athletes into clubs
Create an opportunity for questions and discussion on how to further grow the sport (athletes, races, training opportunities and more).
| 10:00am-12:30pm | USPN Overview, Para Nordic development, sit ski fitting/equipment overview | |
| Noon-12:30pm | Questions | |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Lunch | |
| 1:30-2:00pm | VI/guiding overview | |
| 2:00-3:00pm | Practice guiding, questions |
Pre-registration is required for the clinic
Questions?
BethAnn Chamberlain at USOPC, bethann.chamberlain@usopc.org
Davis Sutherland, daviss@craftsbury.com