10:00 AM Volunteer 201 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 […]
11:30 AM Insights into Autism 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 […]
11:30 AM MIND Your Health 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 […]
1:00 PM Adaptive Snowboard Basics 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!) Email info@nehsa.org to sign up.
1:00 PM Learn How to Teach 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 […]
Tuesday, December 6th: On Snow/Dirt Intro to Snowshoeing: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Only During this outdoor clinic, we will explore new equipment, go over sizing, and explore our local terrain at the mountain. This clinic will help determine routes used for the winter and familiarize volunteers with new gear. We will talk about the benefits […]
Ski Bike Ski Bikes are out and about at Mount Sunapee! Ski Bikes are a fantastic tool for a wide variety of our athletes. Learn the in's and out's of this new offering in our equipment line up and how to make a successful ski bike lesson. 10AM-12PM or 1:00PM-3:00PM at the NEHSA Lodge. Email […]
Teaching Stand-up Skiers Teaching successes happen because we know our athletes. In this clinic we will review the various disabilities we see with our stand-up skiers, physical and cognitive assessments, learning styles and teaching methods. The teaching progression, VI guiding techniques and appropriate adaptive assists will also be included. Insights and activities to make the […]
Teaching with the Snow Slider 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. The snow slider facilitates the needs of many stand-up skiers but is often viewed as a final device. […]
Intro to Sit Skiing 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 […]
