What is Para Alpine Skiing?
What is Para Cross Country Skiing(Nordic)?
Para Alpine Skiing in Manitoba
Currently, there is no Para Ski program in Manitoba. However there are a couple of organizations who you can contact for Para Skiing.
Para Alpine Skiing Classification Information can be found here: https://www.paralympic.org/alpine-skiing/classification
Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba
The Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba has access to a couple of sit skis that are available to rent at no cost. Please contact info@ccmsa.ca for access to the sit skis. They are currently located at Windsor Park Nordic Centre, they can be used there or taken elsewhere. The clubhouse at Windsor Park Nordic Centre is not accessible, however there will be heated accessible porta potties available throughout the season.
For information on the Blind Skier program, please see Manitoba Blind Sports Association.
To learn more about Para Skiing, please visit, https://www.ccsam.ca/adaptive-skiing/
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Manitoba Alpine Ski Division
The Manitoba Alpine Ski Division offers Para Alpine Skiing integrated into their programming. They train on Wednesday evenings from 6:30PM-8:30PM at SpringHill Winter Park throughout January-March. If you are interested in Para Alpine Skiing, please contact Bob Lawrie at programs@skimanitoba.com.
For more information you can visit their websites at www.skimanitoba.com or skimb.ca
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