We finish up with our slalom training tomorrow. We had an unplanned day off yesterday as it started snowing Weds night and continued through the day Thursday. On top of that, the fog stuck around to make visibility zero. We got to do a little shopping and then did a CrossFit workout with the coaches. […]
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Three training days in the books….
…and we’re hanging tough. The weather is absolutely gorgeous (I have lots of pics, just can’t get them posted, Internet is too slow and spotty). It’s been completely clear with lots of sun and the snow is good. We free skied and did drills the first two days and trained GS today. We had some […]
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We’ve just returned from dinner and are preparing to hit the slopes tomorrow. It would have been too much to expect for my flights to work out as planned. For the first time, we were trying out having me fly from Albany to meet up with Staci in Newark (her home airport). Yeah, how’d that […]
Continue reading "Smooth sailing…almost." →$30,000 raised for ASF by Warrior Dash participants and ASF volunteers
On Saturday, August 13th, approximately 30 individuals, lead by ASF Board member Charlie McGuffog, ran up a mountain, through fire, under barbed wire, and dove head first into a mud pit – all for the ASF! This team not only got VERY muddy and ate VERY large turkey legs, they also raised $30,000 for the […]
Continue reading "$30,000 raised for ASF by Warrior Dash participants and ASF volunteers" →Party City runs a campaign to support ASF September 5th – October 7th
Party City is asking their shoppers to donate one dollar to ASF at check out, September 5 – October 7, 2011. If you are planning on stocking up on supplies for upcoming holiday parties, now’s the time to go to Party City and support ASF at the same time. We are excited about […]
Continue reading "Party City runs a campaign to support ASF September 5th – October 7th" →Paralympic Sports Club Windham hosts Paralympic Experience Day
On Friday, August 5th, the Adaptive Sports Foundation in partnership with the US Paralympics hosted a Paralympic Experience Day at Sunny Hill Resort in Greenville, NY. U.S. Paralympic cycling team member Sam Kavanagh was on hand to share his success story and offer his expertise on adaptive cycling. Paralympic cycling team member Sam Kavanagh inspires […]
Continue reading "Paralympic Sports Club Windham hosts Paralympic Experience Day" →A Big Thank You to United Parcel Service
We are pleased to announce that the ASF recently received a $25,000 grant from the United Parcel Service. ASF Operations Director Kim Seevers worked closely with ASF volunteer Ken Liebler (UPS employee) to receive the grant. It was a 10 month process with three complete rewrites of the proposal but the hard work paid off. […]
Continue reading "A Big Thank You to United Parcel Service" →ASF publishes the Quick Check Pocket Guide: Managing Behavior for Success on the Slopes
The Quick Check Pocket Guide: Managing Behavior for Success on the Slopes is a new resource for parents and instructors of children with cognitive disabilities who are learning to ski or snowboard. The guide was written and published by the Adaptive Sports Foundation and is now available at the Adaptive Sports Center or you can […]
Continue reading "ASF publishes the Quick Check Pocket Guide: Managing Behavior for Success on the Slopes" →Iraq and Afghanistan Female Veterans Find Healing and Strength at ASF in June, 2010
In June the ASF hosted a Wounded Warrior Women’s Project Odyssey. 13 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, four Veteran Administration counselors, and a few Wounded Warrior Project Staff members spent four days bicycling, kayaking, horseback riding, practicing yoga and hiking. After each active day of learning and honing skills, the […]
Continue reading "Iraq and Afghanistan Female Veterans Find Healing and Strength at ASF in June, 2010" →Welcome to the Adaptive Sports Foundation blog
Welcome to ASF’s blog – a forum for conversations between participants, volunteers, donors, staff and anyone, anywhere interested in adaptive sports.
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