Adaptive Alpine Race Program
This program is for intermediate to advanced skiers with a physical or cognitive disability who have gate training experience and understand the basics of ski racing. The goal of this program is to develop each athlete’s skills and ski technique so they are capable of advancing into further competitive opportunities.
During the 201-12 winter season, each athlete will receive one-on-one feedback, video analysis and an introduction to the many aspects of becoming a high performance athlete such as mental and physical training techniques. On-hill focus will be on improving free ski technique as well as the technical events of slalom and giant slalom.
When: Commences December 1, 2011
Wednesdays, Thursdays: Adaptive Alpine Race Program – contact us at info@whistleradaptive.com for weekly training plans
Where: Meet 8:30 a.m. outside Essentially Blackcomb unless otherwise instructed.
Price List (2011-2012)
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Season’s Pass to Training Sessions: |
$350 |
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BC Team/Can. Para-Alpine Team Rate – Wednesday/Thursday Sessions: |
$175 |
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Drop in Rate per Day: |
$35 |
Note: Competition Fees and Travel are additional to the Coaching Fees
- Please note – you need to be a WASP member ($10) to access this program. Join online.
- You will also need to have an active Disabled Skiers Association of BC membership to participate in DSABC/CADS Sanctioned events – please visit www.disabledskiingbc.com
- The above prices do not include a lift ticket. Discounted lift tickets available to Program participants. Please contact us for more details.
- Approved Ski Helmets are mandatory for participating in this program.
Adaptive Alpine Race Program
Sit-skiing (Bi-Skis and Mono-skis): This popular sport makes skiing possible for many people including those with limited lower body strength, people who use wheelchairs, including those with paraplegia and quadriplegia, bilateral lower extremity amputations, or developmental disabilities.
Stand-up Skiing: Standing skiers various methods including one, two, three, or four-track skiing techniques. These techniques often use outriggers for balance and are named for the number of tracks left in the snow.
Visually or hearing impaired: A guide and/or coach provide instruction and/ or direction.
Bursary Assistance
We do offer bursary assistance for athletes that cannot afford the above prices. You will be required to detail your financial situation to qualify for bursary assistance. Please contact us if you would like to be sent a Bursary Application Form.
How to find our Check-In Location
Our meeting location is located outside a store called "Essentially Blackcomb". To find this store first locate the Whistler Gondola in the Whistler Village, then turn with the gondola directly to your back and you will be facing Essentially Blackcomb. The wheelchair access is on the right side of the patio (with the gondola to your back).
What to bring for your WASP: Adaptive Alpine Race Program
1.
A DSABC (Disabled Skiers Association of British Columbia) and BC Alpine
Membership is mandatory for individuals participating in DSABC/CADS
sanctioned events and must be purchased prior to the event. The DSABC
membership is purchased online at www.disabledskiingbc.com
and can be paid for by credit card or cheque. This is then valid for
the entire season. By indicating that you are also registering for Zone 5
(WASP) of DSABC, you indicate you are participating with the Whistler
Adaptive Sports Program.
The BC Alpine membership for BC Alpine and Alpine Canada sanctioned events is purchased through a local sanctioned club, visit http://bcalpine.com/
2. Warm clothing, including a helmet, good water proof gloves and goggles.
3. Money to buy lunch, or bring a lunch.
Medication and Personal Care
Please Note: Our coaches and volunteers are not able to administer medication or cater to specific personal toileting needs. If you need help with these areas please arrange to have a family member or caregiver to meet you throughout the day as required.