THE REMARKABLES ADAPTIVE OPEN DAY - FREE SKIING!!

I'm forwarding some information on our Adaptive Open Day. On September 5th, if you have a disability and want to try Snowsports everything will be free. That includes your lift pass, equipment rental, a lesson and volunteer support throughout the day. With the different adaptive equipment available virtually anyone can safely experience the freedom of Snowsports.



In addition we are offering 2 for 1 deals on lift passes or tubing for the families or fulltime caregivers of the participants in the open day. So lose all your excuses and come and enjoy the Remarkables.



As there will be some limitations in the amount of adaptive equipment that we have available, priority will be given to people from the Wakatipu, Southland and Cromwell areas who are trying Snowsports for the first time. However we hope to be able to accommodate everyone.



Anyone who would like to attend would need to complete the attached booking forms and return them to us via email or fax to: (+64) 03 442 6257. The forms can also be posted to The Remarkables Snowsports School at PO Box 359 Queenstown.


If you can pass this onto anyone you think may be interested that would be great! Any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Kind Regards

Rachel Cunningham
Coronet Peak and The Remarkables Snowsports School
P.O. Box 359
Queenstown

Phone: 03 442 4908
Fax: 03 442 4637
*Email:school@theremarkables.co.nz





An Introduction to Adaptive Equipment
This information was taken from www.disabledsnowsports.org.nz
In 2002 a project was initiated by Disabled Snowsports NZ to equip the major ski areas around New Zealand with adaptive equipment. Each ski area that holds adaptive equipment on behalf of Disabled Snowsports is also encouraged to provide qualified adaptive instructors who are familiar with the equipment.
Members of DSNZ have priority and pay a reduced rental on this equipment. It is recommended that guests contact the mountain before their visit to book any equipment they require in advance.
The following table lists the adaptive equipment that is currently available to hire at mountains in New Zealand.
Image Description Availability

Two-Track
Stand up alpine skiing. For those that can support and balance their body weight. Bibs can be used by visually impaired skiers and their guides so other users of the slopes can identify them.
People with these impairments might 2-track: visual impairments, cognitive impairments.
Hire equipment available at all mountains

Three-Track
Stand up skiing using one ski and two hand-held outriggers.
People with these impairments might 3-track: amputees, post-polio.
Cardrona
Mt Dobson
Mt Hutt
Remarkables
Whakapapa

Four-Track
Stand up skiing using two skis with two hand-held outriggers for balance. Designed for those with leg strength and/or stability issues.
People with these impairments might 4-track: cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, post-polio, spinal cord injury, stroke, muscular dystrophy, Spina Bifida, amputees.
Cardrona
Mt Dobson
Mt Hutt
Remarkables
Whakapapa

Mono-Ski
A seat mounted on a single ski through a spring suspension system. Outriggers are used for balance and propulsion on flat snow. Designed to be skied independently on all terrain. Mono-skis are used by people with lower limb impairments with reasonable balance.
People with these impairments might mono-ski: brain trauma, double amputee, post-polio, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, spina-bifida.
Cardrona
Mt Hutt
Remarkables
Whakapapa

Bi-Ski
A sit ski with a moulded bucket seat and two skis. Can be used with hand-held or fixed outriggers. The skier moves their head, shoulders or hand-held outriggers to turn the bi-ski. Generally a support person tethers the bi-ski for safety. Bi-skis are used by people with upper and lower limb impairments and with poor balance.
People with these impairments might bi-ski: cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, amputees, high level spinal cord injury, severe epilepsy, Spina Bifida, severe balance impairment.
Cardrona
Mt Hutt
Remarkables
Whakapapa

Nordic
A sit ski with two nordic skis under a seat. The skis run in pre-cut tracks on groomed trails, and poles are used to spike the snow to generate the skating motion. Nordic skiing can have a higher comfort level than alpine skiing as the sport is done at a lower pace.
People with these impairments might nordic ski: brain trauma, double amputee, post-polio, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, spina-bifida. Snow Farm

Snowboarding
Boarders stand up, some with hand-held outriggers that can be used for balance.
People with these impairments might snowboard: visual impairments, cognitive impairments, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, post-polio, spinal cord injury, stroke, muscular dystrophy, Spina Bifida, amputees.
Hire equipment available at all mountains

Outriggers
Elbow crutches with the tip section of a ski pivoted on the bottom of the crutch. Some outriggers have adjustable brakes attached to the back edge of the ski to give some speed control. Outriggers are used to aid balance and/or to give support. Outriggers are used by mono-skiers, bi-skiers and standing skiers needing aid with balance.
Cardrona
Mt Dobson
Mt Hutt
Remarkables
Whakapapa

Ski links (Ski bra)
A device that is clamped onto the tips of a pair of skis. It stops the ski tips from crossing or from spreading too far apart. Ski Links are useful for people with weakness in their legs.
Cardrona
Mt Dobson
Mt Hutt
Remarkables
Whakapapa

Helmets
Recommended for all skiers or snowboarders, and required for users of mono-skis or bi-skis. Hire equipment available at all mountains

CONTACT THE SKI SCHOOL FOR A REGISTRATION FORM OR info@drcsouth.co.nz