NEHSA

#14 - Tetra-Ski (Tentative) 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | New England Healing Sports Association, 180 Mount Sunapee Rd, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
This clinic is tentative. Learn about one of the most technologically advanced pieces of adaptive equipment out there,
the Tetra Ski! Learn from the University of Utah’s New England Rep and ASPNC Program Manager, Nate Hanson. The
Tetra Ski uses robotics to allow individuals to ski as independently as possible. Learn about who benefits from this
amazing piece of adaptive equipment and give it a try!
To register send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#13 - Movement Analysis 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | New England Healing Sports Association, 180 Mount Sunapee Rd, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
In this clinic, you will investigate the common movement patterns for the beginner to intermediate skier. Join this active
group while skiing to understand the terminology, concepts, and movements of the skiing progression. Learn how to
develop a critical eye while participating in various skiing exercises. Also, practice setting plans for how and when to
make necessary changes for your adaptive athlete’s success.
To register send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#12 - Assisting Snowboarders 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Participation in NEHSA’s ski program is thriving, but our snowboarder population is growing too! In this clinic, NEHSA
hopes to provide the opportunity for ski instructors and snowboard instructors to come together to provide the best
snowboard experience possible for our athletes. This clinic will focus on everything from snowboard selection, to
adaptive snowboard equipment, to tethering a snowboarder down the mountain. Whether you identify as a skier or a
snowboarder, bring the equipment you feel most comfortable on and get ready for an awesome afternoon. *Skiers
welcome and encouraged!*
To register send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#11 - Intermediate Bi-Ski 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 to Sit-Ski to participate in this clinic.
To register send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#10 - Slider 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 snow slider facilitates the needs of many standup skiers but is often viewed as a final device. Learn how to implement developmental plans for your athlete to move
from the slider towards outrigger use or independence on any hand-held adaptive equipment.
Please register by sending an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

Monthly NEHSA Board Meeting
2020-12-16 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Monthly NEHSA Board Meeting via Zoom
Please send an e-mail to carly.bascom@nehsa.org for the access information

#9 - Teaching Skiers with VI 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This session will introduce the basics of skiing with athletes with visual impairments. Learn about vision diagnoses, safety
concerns, teaching strategies, and guiding techniques that will help the skier find success. Discover how to develop
an awareness of the athlete’s needs which will establish trust and a close bond with your VI skier.
To register please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#8 - Stand-Up Tethering
2020-12-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 the slope and advance their own
skiing. *Attendees will want to utilize NEHSA skis with eye bolts for this clinic.
Please register by sending an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#7 - Intro to Sit-Ski 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 different techniques for coaching your participant.
Please register by sending an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

# 6 ATS and the Adaptive Connection 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 mountain.
Please register by sending an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#5 Canceled - Slider 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 snow slider facilitates the needs of many standup skiers but is often viewed as a final device. Learn how to implement developmental plans for your athlete to move
from the slider towards outrigger use or independence on any hand-held adaptive equipment.
Please register by sending an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#4 Canceled - Intermediate Bi-Ski 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 to Sit-Ski to participate in this clinic.
Please register by sending an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#3 Canceled - Intro to Sit -Ski
2020-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 different techniques for coaching your participant.
To register, please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#2 Canceled - Stand-Up Tethering 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 the slope and advance their own
skiing. *Attendees will want to utilize NEHSA skis with eye bolts for this clinic.
To register, please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

#1 Canceled - ATS 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00
2020-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
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 mountain.
To register, please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org.

Learn to Teach - Via Zoom
2020-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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 facilitate the lesson and achieve a safe and successful on-snow experience for all.
Please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org to receive login credentials.

Snow Sports for Healthy Minds - Via Zoom
2020-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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
these individuals, the use of effective communication, and successful teaching methods.
Please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org to receive login credentials.

Intro to Sit Ski - Via Zoom
2020-12-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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 e-mail to info@nehsa.org to receive login credentials.

Volunteer 101 - Via Zoom
2020-12-12 11:30 - 12:30, 2020-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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 OUR STUDENTS. After December, this will be offered
upon request.
Please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org to receive login credentials.

Adaptive Snowboard Basics - Via Zoom
2020-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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.

Volunteer 201 - Via Zoom
2020-12-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-05 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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 FIRST VOLUNTEER
SESSION!
Please send an e-mail to info@nehsa.org to receive login credentials.

Insight into Autism - Via Zoom
2020-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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 to info@nehsa.org to receive login credentials.

Intro to Sit-Ski - Via Zoom
2020-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom

Learn How to Teach - Via Zoom
2020-12-05 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom

Monthly Board Meeting
2020-11-21 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Zoom
Due to COVID-19, Monthly NEHSA Board Meetings are now being held via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please send an e-mail to Carly at carly.basccom@nehsa.org to obtain login information.

2020 New Member Orientation
2020-11-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
New Member Orientation is Going Virtual!
Are you new to NEHSA as a volunteer or athlete?
You won’t want to miss our New Member Orientation!
Learn all about the programs that NEHSA has to offer throughout the year!
New Member Orientation will take place via Zoom on Saturday, November 14th from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM!
The session will also be recorded if you can’t make it!
Click here to RSVP and receive a link for the live session!

Online Raffle Bonanza
2020-11-01 08:00 - 2020-11-15 17:00 UTC | On Line
Join NEHSA for our first-ever online raffle! The prize is a 2-night ski and stay package complete with specialty wine from Yahyn! Proceeds support NEHSA!
November 1st, 8:00 AM – November 15th, AM
The winner will be announced on
Monday, November 17th, at 4:00 PM
2 Night Stay provided by Sunapee Harbor Cottages
4 Pack of Ski tickets provided by Mount Sunapee (Vail Resorts) 6 Bottles of Wine provided by Yahyn More to come!
