10AM-12PM: 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 athlete. To sign […]
1PM-3PM: Are you new to NEHSA? This 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 attended or viewed before […]
1PM-3PM: 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. *This clinic is scheduled to be indoors, but if snow conditions allow, we will take it outside! To sign […]
1PM-3PM: This workshop will provide basic information for working with the adaptive snowboarder. Snowboard fitting, participant evaluation, snowboard fundamentals, 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!) *This clinic is scheduled to be indoors, but if snow conditions allow, […]
1PM-3PM: 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. Insights and activities to make the focus on safe and fun skill development will be shared. To sign up, please login to […]
1PM-3PM: 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 athlete. To sign […]
5:30PM-6:30PM: If you are a returning volunteer, this clinic is for you! In this virtual session we will cover updates regarding NEHSA's new online portal, changes regarding COVID-19, and various safety protocols to be used, in an effort to create a safe and fun environement for all this winter. *This is a requirement for returning volunteers […]
10AM-1PM: 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 of snowshoeing for all involved, athlete and volunteer alike! To sign up, […]
9AM-12PM: This clinic is meant for those of you who have some experience behind the sit-ski and is designed to further your skill as a lead instructor. We will work on tethering techniques as well as in depth training to engage your participant by teaching them how to initiate turns and to use outriggers to give […]
9AM-12PM: Join us as we explore the FUNdamentals of Skiing/Sliding on snow on a variety of gear. Using a variety of activities, we will explore where the FUNdamentals come from in our bodies, as well as some fun activities to measure our proficiency. Sample activities will come from the certification assessments used in Level 1 […]
9AM-12PM: 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 […]
9AM-12PM: The snow slider facilitates the needs of many stand-up skiers but is often viewed as a final device. 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 […]
