Winter Program
Our winter adaptive ski program starts in early January and runs for 6 Saturdays. Students can ski for three (3) Saturdays in one of 2 groups as outlined below:
Winter 2012 Season Schedule
REGULAR WINTER PROGRAM
GROUP 1:
January 14th, 2012
January 28th, 2012
February 18th, 2012
GROUP 2:
January 21st, 2012
February 4th, 2012
February 25th, 2012
In order to upgrade our instructors, we have to reduce the 4-week program to a 3-week program. This year, we will eliminate the Challenge Day based on feedback in the last 5 years where students have indicated they are not interested in coming for the day to ski for four runs and a banquet. We will re-evaluate this at the end of the year.
INSTRUCTOR & HELPER TRAINING
December 10, 2011
December 17, 2011
January 7, 2012
February 11, 2012
March 3, 2012
SOLDIER ON SKI FEST
February 6th to 9th, 2012: Program for injured soldiers.
MOBILE DEMONSTRATIONS
This season, we intend on doing some mobile demonstrations at other ski hills.
REGISTRATION
Early registration is strongly recommended as there is limited space per group. To register, please click here: Register online
COST:
The cost is $180 for a 3-week program which includes: a lift ticket (ski pass), adaptive equipment, private lesson with two (2) instructors plus a contribution towards the repair of equipment, instructor training, and a registration with Canadian Association Disabled Skiers (CADS - 3rd party liability insurance).
PAYMENT:
Please DO NOT send in your payment by cheque until we confirm that you have secured a spot in the program. We will be confirming if you have a space at the latest December 16th, 2011.
As there are limited spots we remind you of the importance to do the following as soon as possible:
1. Register online
2. Once you have a spot confirmed by us, please send us:
- two (2) passport photos: one for your ski pass and one for your file. You can obtain these pictures at Uniprix, Jean Coutu, or Walmart for a minimal fee.
- a cheque or money order in the amount of $180 payable to A.S.F and mail to: Adaptive Sports Foundation, P.O. Box 3732, Knowlton, QC, J0E 1V0
3. Payment due: As soon as we have confirmed you have a space in the program.
Individual Day Lesson:
Individual day lessons are available; although, depending on the availability of instructors. The cost is $75 and includes a lift ticket, adaptive equipment, and an instructor.
Who can participate? :
Our ski program is designed for all individuals with physical disabilities age 9 and older who require adaptive equipment and lessons.
Volunteer:
Each year, more than 80 people volunteer to help us teach the ski courses using specially adapted equipment. We have volunteer instructors, assistant-instructors, snow mobile drivers, and office assistants, which all help make our winter program such a success. If you would like to help out in our organization, which supports people with special needs, please fill out the registration form on our web site indicating that you would like to volunteer. For more information visit our Volunteer page.
Contribute Financially:
A.S.F is a non-profit organization that counts on the generous support from individuals, corporations, and foundations to help us offer quality programs to individuals with disabilities. Such support allows us to pay for our special equipment, staff training, and underwrites the cost of lessons. We can give a tax receipt as we have a Charitable registration number.
Winter Program Location:
Our alpine ski lessons take place at Owl’s Head Ski Resort in Mansonville, Quebec. The best skiing in the East!
You may contact us by email at admin [at] sportsadaptes [dot] ca or by phone 450-243-5985.