[Sportsandrec] FW: Second Annual Ski Festival Kicks off January16, 2009

Tue Nov 11 15:53:07 UTC 2008

All details of the USABA Ski Festival can be found on the USABA website at: 
http://www.usaba.org/Pages/usabaheadlines/Ski/09VermontSkiFestival.html

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From: "Lori" <twilight2 at kconline.com>
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January16, 2009


> 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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>> Subject: Second Annual Ski Festival Kicks off January 16, 2009
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>> HYPERLINK
>> "http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent//UnitedStatesAssociationofB/USABA_Br
>> eaking%20News%20Banner.jpg"USABA Breaking News Banner
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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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> HYPERLINK
>> "http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent//UnitedStatesAssociationofB/VT%20Ski
>> .JPG"Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport Logo
>> HYPERLINK
>> "http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent//UnitedStatesAssociationofB/Vt%20Par
>> a%20Acad.JPG"Vt Paralympic Sport Academy Logo
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