RACE PROGRAM
Adaptive Alpine Racing Program (The VASS Blue Streaks)
The VASS Adaptive Alpine Racing Program is run in partnership with Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club at Grouse Mountain Resort. The VASS Adaptive Alpine Race Team is known as “The Blue Streaks”.
This program is intended for intermediate to advanced skiers with a physical or intellectual disability who have an interest in ski racing. Those new to ski racing will be introduced to the basics of alpine ski racing and students with experience will work on improving their skills. Each skier will learn the basic rules and regulations of ski racing, the different alpine ski racing events, basic turn shape in a course, line interpretation, and proper technique. It is recommended that participants in this program can ski all blue runs from top to bottom without stopping and at an intermediate pace.
The Blue Streaks participate in several ski racing events throughout the season and the physically disabled students may advance onto the British Columbia Disabled Alpine Ski Team as their skill develops. The Blue Streaks receive plenty of gate training opportunities and one-on-one feedback from their coaches with on-hill focus on improving free skiing technique and the technical events of slalom and giant slalom.
The Head Coach will be announced shortly and Roy Sperling will return as Assistant Coach. Roy has coached this program for several years and has obtained his CSIA Level 2 and CADS Level 2. Roy is looking forward to an exciting new season and assisting the Blue Streaks to reach new heights. This program has proven to be an enjoyable and rewarding situation for all.
For stories, photos, and videos about the VASS Blue Streaks, visit www.vassbluestreaks.blogspot.com.
When:
Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 PM & Saturdays from 7:20AM to 2:30 PM, starting January 9 to April.
Where:
Meet at 5:30 PM on Thursday & 7:20 AM on Saturday at the base of Grouse Mountain (Starbucks).
Cost: $452
$350 – VASS Program Fees (includes coaching & lift passes)
$67 - Tyee Ski Club Membership
$35 – Alpine Canada Membership
For more information contact vass@grousetyee.com
VASS and the Grouse Mtn Tyee Ski Club subsidize this program in order to keep the athlete fees minimal. Scholarships are available for special circumstances of financial hardship.
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