Join us for an informative clinic on the unique learning styles of individuals with autism. Discover teaching tools to increase the skier’s understanding of the lesson and behavior management strategies. Recognizing the specific needs of the skier is vital to having a great experience on snow and a successful ski lesson. Please send an e-mail […]
This season is going to be unlike any other! We've made some big updates in order to create a safe and fun season. This clinic will go over the changes regarding COVID-19, SafeSport Training, and Lodge Logistics for the upcoming winter season. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR RETURNING VOLUNTEERS AND MUST BE VIEWED BEFORE YOUR […]
This workshop will provide basic information for working with the adaptive snowboarder. Snowboard fitting, participant evaluation, and getting an in-depth look at the wide variety of adaptive snowboard tools in NEHSA’s fleet will all be covered here. (Skiers welcome too!) Please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org to receive login credentials.
Are you new to NEHSA? This clinic is the place to start and learn all about being a NEHSA volunteer. You will learn what is expected from you on a day-to-day basis and how to be a part of the team. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS AND MUST BE VIEWED BEFORE VOLUNTEERING WITH […]
If you are interested in exploring the sit-ski program at NEHSA, this clinic will introduce you to the equipment and discuss the benefits of each type (bi-ski, dual-ski, mono-ski) relative to specific disabilities. You will learn the skills needed to be a helpful assistant and the different techniques for coaching your participant. Please send an […]
This clinic is an informative workshop for those who would like to gain more insight into utilizing snow sports to promote mental health. In this clinic, a more in-depth discussion of post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma and traumatic brain injuries will be discussed. This clinic helps volunteers understand what to expect when working with […]
This information-packed clinic is geared toward the newer volunteer instructor. You will hear an overview of all disciplines and disabilities that we see at NEHSA, how to perform simple athlete assessments, identify learning preferences and teaching styles, and explore effective communication techniques. We will explain what is expected of you as a volunteer to better […]
Canceled To better understand the fundamentals of Alpine skiing, we will show you ways to develop your own personal skiing. This clinic will review the American Teaching System foundation and then demonstrate how to adapt these principles to meet the needs of athletes with disabilities. *Participants must be able to ski various terrains on the […]
Canceled This clinic will focus on practicing the skills needed for effective stand-up tethering. Included will be skiing drills which will improve your ability to tether, proper tethering positioning and how to use the terrain to better assist your athlete. Practicing these techniques will ensure that you can better help the skier be safe on […]
Canceled If you are interested in exploring the sit-ski program at NEHSA, this clinic will introduce you to the equipment and discuss the benefits of each type (bi-ski, dual-ski, mono-ski) relative to specific disabilities. You will learn the skills to be a helpful assistant, how to safely load and unload from the lift, and the […]
Canceled Already have some experience behind a bi-ski or as an assistant on a sit-ski lesson? This clinic is designed to give you more hands-on training. You will learn how to safely navigate behind the workhorse of the sit-ski program, the bi-ski. *Participants must have some previous experience with the bi-ski or have taken Intro […]
Canceled In this clinic, you will view the basic physical evaluation of skiers who may use the slider and get hands-on experience on how to properly set up this piece of equipment. You will also have the opportunity to practice skiing and tethering the slider while learning the teaching progressions used with his device. The […]
