Only one more Skiing is Believing event this season - Saturday March 16
This is a quick note from Nordic Racers letting you know the next Skiing is Believing (SIB) event will take place on Saturday March 16th at Whistler Olympic Park.
If you are interested in coming out for some Para Nordic skiing, please pre-register at https://www.nordicracers.ca/para-nordics-participate
Each event is a full day introduction to or return to cross country skiing and is intended for anyone 13 and older with a physical disability affecting sight, upper or lower limbs. We provide nationally certified coaches, trained guides, and equipment for all participants including those requiring a sit ski. Eligible attendees will be provided with ski equipment, day passes plus a travel cost subsidy if needed.
Wheelchair Users: Must be able to transfer with minimal assistance and have enough upper body strength to move yourself in a sled. Support staff do not push athletes in our programs.
Standing Skiers: Includes blind and visually impaired individuals as well as individuals having a physical disability including amputees. cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, etc. Participants must be able to stand and walk at least 400m with or without walking aids such as a cane or crutches but without assistance from another person.
Depending on participants needs and equipment availability there may be a limited number of spaces available for this program.
Phil Mundy
Nordic Racers Para Nordic Team
adaptive@nordicracers.ca
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