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The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program is a not-for-profit society that provides year-around, recreational programs for people of all ages with disabilities. We are a centre for learning and sports excellence that has a local, regional, national and international clientele and encourage independence, self-confidence and self-motivation for all of our athletes and participants through outdoor recreation.
What we do
The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program provides the opportunity for hundreds of people with a wide range of disabilities to take part in sports and recreation programs along side any other Canadian, with a sense of adventure and the feeling of well-being that comes from immersing oneself in Whistler's world class recreational opportunities.
How we do it
In the winter, the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program partners with Scotiabank, Whistler-Blackcomb and other sponsors to provide Skiing and Scotiabank Learn to Ride lessons. WASP delivers lessons to individuals of all ages, from local beginners to international groups and advanced recreational skiers and snowboarders needing only a guide. WASP is also affiliated with the Disabled Skiers Association of British Columbia, a not for profit organization, as a member Zone.
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What's new at WASP
Most recently WASP and the Disabled Skiers of BC have been working together with 2010 Legacies Now on Game Plan, an initiative to help targeted athletes reach their goals - hopefully in, or before 2010. WASP is committed to helping introduce skiing to people with a disability at the grass roots level, as well as supporting an individual.s desire to reach excellence.
The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program has launched our new summer programs for 2006. We have introduced kayaking, canoeing, handcycling, and hiking programs. We are currently taking registration for all four programs. Please refer to the Programs page for more information and details. The Whistler Community Foundation, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and Scotiabank all generously support our efforts to move to a four season program.
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