Ever wondered what it’s like to rely on someone else’s vision to ski or how tough it is to double pole up a hill sitting in a sled? Ask any Para athlete and they will tell you it’s hard but very rewarding. For many of us, we just don’t have any idea until we try it. There are organizations and communities throughout our region that have the equipment and the knowledge to guide you. Are you someone, or do you know of someone, who might like to try Para Nordic skiing? NENSA is here to help make those connections and to foster opportunities to share, learn, and/or compete. Whether you are looking for community, inspiration, or cross training, Para Nordic offers all the fun and rigors of sport plus the thrill of gliding on snow!
Local and National Partners
U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing
Regional Adaptive Sports Organizations
How to host a Para Nordic event
A learn to ski clinic at your local venue can be a great way to get engaged in the Para Nordic world. Include a Para activity as one of your subject areas for the event and place it in the event advertising and online registration info. If you need equipment, such as a sit-ski, there are regional partners who can hook you up. Please contact BethAnn Chamberlain at [email protected] for more information.
Para Integration Resources:
Move United Inclusive Playbook Download
Para Integration for TDs and Event Organizers – Powerpoint & Video
General
Standing & Visually Impaired Proposal for High School & Popular Racing
Visually Impaired
Sit-Ski
Regional Para Events
1/27/2024 – Para Nordic intro clinic at the Weston Ski Track
2/3/2024 – Caribou Bog Classic Ski Race
2/2-4/2024 – Eastern Championships Canada Cup/Championnats de l’Est
2/11/2024 – Vermont Eastern High School Champs Qualifier
2/11/2024 – Flying Moose Classic
2/25/2024 – Eastern Cup #4 – Cheri Walsh Memorial
3/15-17/2024 – Eastern High School Championships & Nat’l Para Junior Invite
US Paralympic Cross Country Skiing athletes to follow:
Jake Adicoff
Dani Aravich
Dan Cnossen
Kendall Gretsch
Erin Martin
Oksana Masters
Max Nelson
Sydney Peterson
Aaron Pike
Josh Sweeney