Cross-Country Skiing for Disabled Adults

Cross country skiing for the disabled has evolved into both a recreational and competitive sport that enhances and invigorates the body, mind, and spirit.  SLNC Adaptive Skiers program is for the physically challenged of all ages - with the emphasis on fun, participation, skill development, and safety.  The objective of the program, which is part of the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, is not only to provide an opportunity for the disabled community to access equipment and trails, but to encourage and assist in using adaptive cross country skiing as a healthy lifestyle choice for both recreational, and competitive activities.

Volunteers are probably the most important part in contributing to a successful adaptive cross country ski program and season.  SLNC Adaptive Skiers is always in need of  'able-bodied'  master skiers who can volunteer a few hours during the week, or on the weekends.   SLNC Adaptive Skiers welcomes all volunteers (even if they cannot ski) in the areas of:  administration; public relations; equipment; and any other services or skills that would benefit the organization.  Call or email Randy at:  250-542-0510 if you are interested in helping with our program.

Wheelchair parking in front of the ramped Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre makes access to services and facilities easy.  All the great trails, however, are made accessible by the equally great  equipment created and maintained by volunteers from the TETRA Society.   Equipment is made, or modified, as per the individual need in the program.   For more information about the adaptive equipment we use, or if you would like to donate an item, call (or email) Randy at:  250-542-0510.

Sessions are based on volunteer availability.  Call Randy at 250-542-0510 to see if one is available for you!    Also, for our program,  all participants are required to complete and return a medical form and a signed waiver, which can be either  mailed, or presented in person at the first ski session.   Registration and medical forms can be found below...

REGISTRATION & MEDICAL FORMS:  You will need to have 'Adobe Acrobat Reader' software to read PDF files.  Most people will have this software already, but if you don't it's an easy and free download.

• VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM (PDF - 18KB)

• ADAPTIVE SKIER REGISTRATION FORM (PDF - 18KB)

• MEDICAL FORM (PDF - 23KB)

• WAIVER (PDF - 21KB)

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To ask questions about our programs; to let us know when you would like to ski (local skiers); to let us know when you are coming in from out-of-town; or when you are available as a volunteer, please register and read our message board.  All volunteers for the season should post the times that they will be available.  If you are already a Facebook member, our group name is SLNC Adaptive Skiers.  Just do a search in the groups category, and select join when you find us.

Randy, Balu, and Brendan

This is probably the most unique, and exciting, adaptive x-country program of it's kind.  We use specially trained assist dogs that answer to voice commands issued by our disabled adults who have minimal arm and leg use.  Sovereign Lake Nordic Club has graciously allowed the dogs to run on most of the trails, and when we say run, we mean it!   It is a ride like no other with the wind in your face and the feeling of independence and exhilaration from commanding your dogs along the beautiful trails of Sovereign Lake, BC.  For more info on this program call or email Randy at:  250-542-0510.

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