Join Green Mountain Adaptive Sports (GMAS), on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 1:30pm to 4pm for an afternoon of fun in the snow at the Center.
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. All are welcome to this free event!
10:00am-12:30pm
Introduction to Para Nordic skiing for all those interested presented by U.S. Paralympic Nordic Skiing Development coaches
Test out Nordic sit skis, visually impaired biathlon rifle and jump in on a SkiErg competition in a sit ski!
Connect with others and become a part of the Para Nordic community
Learn about The Craftsbury Outdoor Center and Para Nordic opportunities.
Snacks provided.
Questions?
BethAnn Chamberlain at USOPC, bethann.chamberlain@usopc.org
Davis Sutherland, daviss@craftsbury.com
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.
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
