[Sportsandrec] FW: Second Annual Ski Festival Kicks off January 16, 2009

[Lori]

Thanks Tina. Now that I've floated this far and wide I know more questions 
are going to pour in. So, anyone have details? I believe Mark is on the 
list. And, Stacey, or anyone who went last year, are you going this year.

L...
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From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: [Sportsandrec] FW: Second Annual Ski Festival Kicks off January 
16,2009


> Subject: Second Annual Ski Festival Kicks off January 16, 2009
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> Second Annual Ski Festival Kicks off January 16, 2009
> Blind and Visually Impaired Skiers take to the slopes in Vermont
>
>
> (November 6, 2008) – The United States Association of Blind Athletes 
> (USABA)
> is proud to announce their Second Annual Winter Ski Festival in 
> Killington,
> Vt., Fri., Jan. 16 through Sun. Jan 18.  Athletes with visual impairment
> will be given the opportunity to learn to ski or learn to race in the 
> sports
> of alpine and nordic skiing, while spending an enjoyable weekend in the
> Green Mountains of Vermont.
>
> USABA in conjunction with Vermont Adaptive, the Gibney Family Foundation 
> and
> U.S. Paralympics is proud to offer this recreational opportunity to
> individuals with visual impairments.  This event is open to all ages and 
> all
> abilities.  Whether the participants are first-time skiers or competitive
> racers, the festival will be catered to each athlete’s ability.
>
> "USABA is extremely pleased to partner with Vermont Adaptive Ski and 
> Sport,
> the Gibney Family Foundation and U.S. Paralympics to provide a wonderful
> opportunity for blind and visually impaired skiers including military
> service members and veterans with eye injuries to further develop and
> enhance their alpine and Nordic skiing skills,” said Mark Lucas, USABA’s
> executive director.   “We are also excited to partner with the NE Chapter 
> of
> the National Association of Parents of the Visually who will bring their
> children to participate in the ski programs while parents conduct support
> meetings to share information and resources for their children."
>
> Guides and instructors are provided by Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sport, a
> non-profit organization located in Vermont, which is committed to 
> empowering
> individuals with disabilities.  Vermont Adaptive will pair each blind and
> visually impaired skier with a trained ski guide to practice and learn
> skills in either genre of learn to ski or race.  All skill levels are
> welcome from beginner to advanced.
>
> Participants will stay at a local hotel and will have transportation
> provided to them for the daily events.  The weekend will conclude with a
> banquet dinner held at the Killington Grand Hotel and will feature a
> key-note speaker of Paralympics stature.  Alpine skiing will be hosted at
> Pico Ski Resort in Killington, Vt.; while Nordic will be at Mountain Top 
> Inn
> in Chittenden, Vt.
>
> This event will also be hosted as a Paralympic Academy.  Local Paralympic
> Academy events serve as an introduction to Paralympic sport and allow
> participants to try different activities.  The participants will also be
> introduced to the Paralympic sport of goalball and are encouraged to
> participate.
>
> For more information and an application go to HYPERLINK
> "http://www.usaba.org/"www.usaba.org
> or contact:
> Mark Lucas at USABA at: (719) 630-0422 or
> Donna Stanley at VT Adaptive: (802) 353-7584
>
> Since its founding in 1976, USABA, a community-based organization of the
> United States Olympic Committee, has reached more than 100,000 blind
> individuals. The organization has emerged as more than just a world-class
> trainer of blind athletes, it has become a champion of the abilities of
> Americans who are legally blind. USABA’s Mission: to enhance the lives of
> blind and visually impaired people by providing the opportunity for
> participation in sports and physical activity.  For more information, 
> please
> visit our Web site: HYPERLINK "http://www.usaba.org/"www.usaba.org
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