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1 2016 National Adaptive Academy - Descriptions Fees: Times: Key Abbreviations Adm = Administration MA=Movement Analysis Assists = Sit or stand Half Day: $35 AAM: 8:00AM-9:00AM PI= Personal Improvement 3-T = Three Track skiing Evaluation = Assess person/ equipment All Day: $70 AM: 9:30AM-12:00PM BLV= Blind or Low Vision 4-T = Four Track skiing Nordic = Cross Country ski AAM/PPM: FREE PM: 1:30PM-4:00PM Snowboard = Snowboard Monoski = use of mono sit ski Teach = Teaching principles PPM: 4:30PM-5:30PM Outriggers = Outrigger use Biski = use of bi sit ski Slider = Slider apparatus Ski Bike = Snow bike NOTE: If a clinic listed as ALL DAY or AM/PM is selected in the online event registration, the corresponding AM or PM clinic will automatically be selected 200 Level: Newer Instructor or new to specific discipline 300 Level: Experienced Certified Instructor 400 Level: Supervisor or manager; all AAM and PPM sessions are included in the Member School Mgt track General Session: On snow clinics require level 6 skiing or above. Indoor sessions- no prerequisites Snowboard: Newer instructor or new to specific discipline *On snow clinics have 8 participants maximum; bi-ski tethering allows 9 participants *Attendees will be asked to leave a class if the instructor determines that the attendee does not meet the minimum skill level for the course *Presenters will adhere to prerequisites and topic for value/service to attendees *Indoor clinics can have as many attendees as recommended by a presenter Date Day Time Title Description Attendance 11/29/2016 Tues AAM Prosthetics in Snowsports - General Session 11/29/2016 Tues AM Develop Your Skiing Skills Level Learn about several types of prosthetics and their safe use in snowsports. 8:00-9:00 AM Need not be a school manager to attend. Free! Ski to learn effective movements that can help you Level 6 skiing. Personal Improvement 8 meet your skiing goals. This clinic is for skiers with skill levels between 6 and 7. 11/29/2016 Tues AM Snowboard Skills Session Join other boarders in a technique tune-up session that is sure to help you put the right foot forward this season whether you ride goofy or regular! 11/29/2016 Tues AM Skiing Skills Required to Tether a Bi-ski Level Learn about and practice footwork & skiing tactics used by accomplished tetherers. Pointers on effective skiing to maintain safety and to preserve tethering strength will be presented. Level 6 or higher riding. Snowboard 8 Level 7 or higher skiing - No ski poles, please! Personal Improvement 8 11/29/2016 Tues AM First Tracks Level Set yourself up for a season of skilled fun by filling your pockets with go-to drills and activities to keep your skiing skills sharp all winter. Lots of skiing, feedback exchange with clinic participants and smiles will round out this session. 11/29/2016 Tues AM A New Look at Outrigger Use Level Ski the mountain with riggers to review best practices and gain insight on how outriggers can be used as a temporary tool to get certain stand skiers moving in the right direction. previous outrigger teaching Personal Improvement 8 Outriggers 8

2 Attendance 11/29/2016 Tues AM Movement Analysis: Guests with Investigate common movement patterns in Level 1-5 Intellectual Disabilities at Ski Skill Levels 1-skiers with intellectual disabilities, how and why they Level course are occurring, what could increase effectiveness, and practice setting and implementing plans for when and how to make desired changes. 11/29/2016 Tues AM Teaching Upper Level Skiers with Teaching and guiding are often interpreted as being Blindness or Low Vision- 300 Level course synonymous in lessons for people with blindness and low vision. Learn about untangling the two and how to employ teaching practices that will help your advanced skiers better understand and utilize upper level techniques to skillfully ski steeps, bumps and varying conditions. previous experience teaching skiers with blindness and low vision. Movement Analysis - ID 8 BLV 8 11/29/2016 Tues AM Learn to Teach and Ski 4-Track level 11/29/2016 Tues AM/PM PSIA's Fundamental Mechanics of Alpine Skiing Level 11/29/2016 Tues AM/PM Monoski Replay: Levels Level 11/29/2016 Tues AM/PM Hands on Bi-ski Tethering - All Day Level 11/29/2016 Tues AM/PM Skiing on the Spectrum - Indoor and Outdoor - General Session 11/29/2016 Tues PM Learn to Ski and Teach 3-Track level Gain skiing and teaching skills in 4-track as you engage in ATS progressions for new learners, skill development activities and commonalities between all outrigger disciplines. Travel the mountain while exploring the topic of Fundamental Mechanics, the cornerstone of modern alpine and adaptive skiing. Learn about concepts, apply the mechanics to your skiing, and gain insight on how to help your guests embrace these fundamentals. Level 6 or higher skiing. 3-T/4-T 8 Technical 8 Take a new look at monoskiing as you move through quick physical assessment, monoski models comparing and contrasting attributes, equipment selection and set-up, and implementation of appropriate pathways for beginning skill development. previous monoskiing education. Monoski 8 Practice bi-ski tethering with the pro's to learn more about tether management, hands on assists, emergency procedures, tethering skiers with no outriggers and how to augment the skier's movements through refined use of the tether. Increase your confidence and effectiveness when teaching people with autism by learning about the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), how ASD affects learning and behavior, strategies for managing challenging situations, and teaching successful lessons. This clinic will alternate indoor and outdoor venues all day. previous biski tethering Skiing or riding level 6 or higher. Assists - Sit 9 ID 8 Gain skiing and teaching skills in 3-track as you engage Level 6 Skiing or higher. 3-T/4-T 8 in ATS progressions for new learners, skill development activities and commonalities between all outrigger disciplines. 11/29/2016 Tues PM Introduction to Biski Tethering Level Seat assists, tether management, and controlling a biski with tethers on entry level terrain will be the focus for this hands-on introductory session on tethering biskis. Level 7 or higher. Assists - Sit 9 11/29/2016 Tues PM Snowboarding with Adaptations for Riders Learn about various intellectual and emotional with Intellectual and Emotional Diagnoses - disabilities, appropriate snowboard set-ups and 200 Level adaptations, and effective methods for teaching and assisting guests with these diagnoses. Level 6 or higher riding skills. Snowboard 8

3 Attendance 11/29/2016 Tues PM Team 3-Track Level Join this non-thigh-burning clinic on one ski (or two) to Level 7 or higher skiing skills polish your 3-track skills and knowledge. The group will and, if skiing 3-track, the ability select appropriate terrain for the clinic; review equipment selection, set-up and use; and participate in meaningful skill development activities to help to safely ski 3-track on advanced beginner terrain or higher. advanced beginner to intermediate skiers progress. 11/29/2016 Tues PM Guiding Systems Review for Skiers and Snowboarders Level 11/29/2016 Tues PM Drills and Activities for Mixed Disciplines - Wedge Christies to Parallel Level Review processes for determining guest goals, physical assessment, and understanding communication and learning preferences. Participants will also learn about and practice various guiding systems that support skier and guide safety and skill development. Join this highly interactive clinic to identify and practice developmental and corrective drills for specific movement needs, adapt them to all skiing disciplines and understand how they positively affect skill development in ATS. 11/29/2016 Tues PM Base Camp: 200 Level This highly active clinic will cover lots of ground while connecting brains and movements to the ATS when, where, why and how of skill blending in milestone maneuvers of all adapted disciplines. At the end of this clinic you will more fully understand the technical similarities in adaptive disciplines and possess a map to lead you to future ATS lesson success. 11/29/2016 Tues PM Physical Evaluation and Seating Solutions for Sit-down Skiers - Indoor - General Session 11/29/2016 Tues PPM Headline News: Helmet Safety - PSIA Member School Managers and General Session 11/30/2016 Wed AAM Nordic Skiing for Fun or Fitness - PSIA Member School Managers and General Session 11/30/2016 Wed AM ATS Adaptive Connection Level This active indoor clinic offers information and practice on performing a basic physical evaluation of sit-down skiers to understand how the guest's body works and what equipment and fitting processes will best ensure safety and success on the snow. Articles and research reports about brain injury and prevention receive top billing in the news. Learn how to properly select, fit and maintain snowsports helmets to protect the brains of your program guests. 4:30-5:30 PM. Free! Carpet ski indoors to learn about Nordic skiing as a stand-alone activity or a portal to alpine ski and snowboard skill development. You will undoubtedly see possibilities for Nordic skiing in your program and understand that the sport is easier than you think! Dress lightly for vigorous indoor activity and laughter. Stand up Nordic equipment provided. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Review American Teaching System foundations and how to adapt them to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Hands on teaching assists and a quick overview of simple adaptive appliances will round out this introduction to teaching adapted ATS. Level 7 or higher skiing or riding and previous guiding Level 6 or higher skiing and basic knowledge of ATS. Previous skiing and teaching 3-T 8 BLV 8 Technical 8 Technical 8 Evaluation - Sit 24 None. Nordic 12 Level 6 skiing or higher. Technical 8

4 Attendance 11/30/2016 Wed AM Hack My Lesson: Snowboard Lesson hacks in adaptive snowboarding are more than Level 6 or higher riding skills short cuts, they are work arounds based on sound and snowboard teaching teaching, technical and learning principles. Learn about and practice ingenious teaching and technical hacks that can help you and your stand-up beginner to intermediate skier work less and achieve more. Insights will come from our top-notch clinic leader and also from you, so plan to share your best hacks and show how they stand up to ATS and teaching and learning foundations. 11/30/2016 Wed AM Arc 'em or Park 'em! Level Frustrated by not being able to arc your skis on demand? Your clinic leader will help you understand ski design and function, what is happening underfoot, and how to make changes that will have you carving up the slopes! Snowboard 4 Personal Improvement 8 11/30/2016 Wed AM Coaching Advanced Monoskiers on Varying Terrain Level Learn how skill blend, tactics, equipment type and set up all play a significant role in helping advanced sliders become more dynamic and skilled on varying terrain. Level 8 or higher skiing and Monoski 8 11/30/2016 Wed AM Movement Analysis: A Base for Skill Development -INDOOR Level Learn via video scenarios and discussion about guest profiles, observation of ski and body performance, and how to formulate lesson plans to help skiers reach their short and long-term lesson goals. Companion clinics: Movement Analysis: Guests with Intellectual Disabilities, Tuesday AM; Movement Analysis: On-snow Application, Wednesday PM; Movement Analysis: Sitdown Skiers, Thursday PM; Movement Analysis: Guests with Vision Loss, Friday PM. Previous ATS education. Movement Analysis 24 11/30/2016 Wed AM Fun and Function Level After attending this clinic you will know more about injecting purposeful play into your lessons for adults and children! This clinic will help you to stuff your teaching toolbox full of games, activities, and exercises that support knowledge, understanding, and ATS skill development of alpine skiers. Beware: proper use of these tools in your lessons will cause laugh out-loud fun and return requests! Level 7 skiing or higher and previous teaching 11/30/2016 Wed AM 4-Track Parallel Skiing Level Four-track skiing is a terrific option for guests with Level 7 skiing or higher and balance and/or posture challenges who want to standup previous 4-track skiing and ski. Practice skiing 4-track with various outrigger teaching configurations while reviewing equipment set-up, learning when and how outriggers may be removed and participating in skill development activities for direct parallel learning progression. Teaching 8 4-T 8

5 Attendance 11/30/2016 Wed AM Hack My Lesson: Stand Lesson hacks in adaptive skiing are more than short cuts, they are work arounds based on sound teaching, technical and learning principles. Learn about and practice ingenious teaching and technical hacks that can help you and your stand-up beginner to intermediate skier work less and achieve more. Insights will come from our top-notch clinic leader and also from you, so plan to share your best hacks and show how they stand up to ATS and teaching and learning foundations. 11/30/2016 Wed AM/PM Basics of Biskiing with Hand-held Outriggers Level Learn basic information about diagnoses, equipment fitting, safety and skill development for new bi-skiers using hand-held outriggers. Previous ATS training and teaching Level 6 skiing or higher and upper body stability and strength if planning to biski. Teaching 8 Biski 9 11/30/2016 Wed AM/PM Intellectual Diagnoses: Successful Lessons for Guests and Instructors - General Session Learn about various intellectual diagnoses and how Level 6 skiing or higher and accurate physical assessments, clear understanding of previous teaching cognitive abilities, behavior management strategies, safety precautions, teaching methodologies, and skill development activities will set up both guest and instructor for success. activities will take place both indoors and on the snow throughout the day. 11/30/2016 Wed AM/PM Base Camp: 300 Level This highly active clinic will cover lots of ground while connecting brains and movements to the ATS when, where, why and how of skill use and blending in milestone maneuvers of all adapted disciplines. At the end of this clinic you will more fully understand the technical similarities in adaptive disciplines and possess a map to lead you to future ATS lesson success. 11/30/2016 Wed AM/PM Biski Replay: Teach, Tether, and Ski Levels Level 11/30/2016 Wed PM Bodies in Motion: Anatomy and Adapted Snowsports- 300 Level 11/30/2016 Wed PM Movement Analysis: On-snow Application Level Review physical assessment, seating set-up, drills and activities for skill development, and tethering biskiers on beginner and intermediate terrain. This clinic is for experienced tetherers only. Plan to ski in the bi-ski as well as tether. A light review of human anatomy and physiology combined with disability info will help attendees recognize factors that influence movement and safety during snowsports. The group will ski and ride to identify replacement movements that can help a body get the job done on the snow. Apply what you know from previous experience and movement analysis clinics to stand-up skiers on the hill. The group will consider guest motivation, understanding, and movement needs as well as assess ski and body performance throughout the phases of the turn. Attendees will also participate in building and implementing lesson plans to promote skill development. Level 7 or higher skiing plus previous tethering experience ID 8 Technical 8 Biski 9 Level 7 ski or ride skills. Technical 8 instructor with MA training. Movement Analysis - Stand 8 11/30/2016 Wed PM Burying Rigger Mortis Level Do your outriggers ride along with you as stiff and Outriggers 8 unresponsive tools? Learn about outrigger functionality previous experience skiing with and how active use of this tool can make flatland and teaching outrigger use. mobility much easier and cause greater efficiency and effectiveness when skiing varying terrain and conditions.

6 Attendance 11/30/2016 Wed PM Knee-Friendly Mogul Skiing Level Ski mogul runs while learning how to help folks with joint issues safely and efficiently navigate a field of bumps while elevating their fun-meter and confidence! 11/30/2016 Wed PM Kidding Around Level Kids think, move and emote differently than adults. Gain a greater understanding of child, tween and teen brains, bodies and emotions so you can better relate to them and create fun and engaging lessons. Your new approach to kids will cause parents to smile and your young guests to beg for more time on the slopes with you! previous experience skiing moguls. 11/30/2016 Wed PM Turning Point Level Got stand skiers who just can't seem to turn in one or both directions? If so, this clinic is for you. Learn about the technical aspects of turning, equipment set-up, motivation, fear and physical factors that can influence turning outcomes on the hill. Lots of hands-on practice will occur and attendees will be smiling in both directions at the end of this session. 11/30/2016 Wed PM Independence Day: Stand Skiing Level Open your mind to new ideas about skier independence of tip and tail retention devices, tethering, manual assists, and off-ski appliances. Learn about and practice assessing true skier abilities and matching terrain, lesson progression and pacing and hands-off teaching methodologies to support safety, stability, skill development and independence. Personal Improvement 8 Level 7 or higher skiing Teaching 8 Technical 8 Assists - Stand 8 11/30/2016 Wed PM Exceptional Instruction This interactive session will provide insights and activities to support the foundational elements of fabulous lessons. Instructor and student learning partnerships, learning preferences and complimentary teaching styles, teaching cycle to enhance learning, pacing lessons, and instructor and student safety will be addressed in this on-snow clinic. Level 6 or higher skiing skills. Teaching 8 11/30/2016 Wed PPM Snowsports Schools Forum I - PSIA Member School Managers and General Session Join a panel of highly respected program directors and managers to discuss: Instructor Screening for Qualifications - background checks, skill level for assignments, fitness, and responding to guest complaints about instruction. 4:30-5:30 PM Need not be a school manager to attend. Free! 12/1/2016 Thurs AAM Snowsports Schools Forum II - PSIA Member School Managers and General Session Join a panel of highly respected program directors and managers to discuss: Best Practices to Ensure Biski Instructor and Tetherer Safety During all Phases of a Lesson. 8:00-9:00 AM Need not be a school manager to attend. Free! 12/1/2016 Thurs AM Experience Success! Sports experiences allow humans to gain insights into movement and understanding and apply the information to future activities but the experiential teaching model has long eluded novice and practiced instructors alike. Join this interactive clinic to learn about how to create a useful framework for building learning segments based on experiences. Level 6 skiing or higher and teaching Teaching 8

7 Attendance 12/1/2016 Thurs AM Physical Evaluation and Adaptive Equipment Selection for Stand-up Skiers Level This active indoor clinic offers information and practice for performing a basic physical evaluation on stand-up skiers to gain information on how the guest's body works and what equipment and fitting processes will best ensure safety and success on the snow. Ski teaching experience Evaluation - Stand 24 12/1/2016 Thurs AM Working with Kids and Adults with Share your ideas and learn from others about Intellectual and Emotional Diagnoses performing quick assessments of a skier's knowledge, Level course understanding and skill needs, recognizing safety precautions, understanding communication and learning preferences, addressing behavior challenges, and selecting and implementing pathways for beginner skill development. 12/1/2016 Thurs AM Program Managers Group Ski and Share Session I - PSIA Member School Managers Track 12/1/2016 Thurs AM Nordic Ski: Teach with a Pro! - General Session 12/1/2016 Thurs AM 4-Track Wedge Progression Level 12/1/2016 Thurs AM Ski Bike for Guests with Single and Dual Diagnoses - General Session 12/1/2016 Thurs AM/PM Learn to Teach and Guide Skiers with Blindness or Low Vision Level 12/1/2016 Thurs AM/PM Learn to Teach and Ski the Monoski Level Join program representatives from across the nation for an on-snow ski or ride activity and discussion session. Visit specific areas on the mountain to view and discuss adaptive snowsports industry hot topics such as participation in terrain parks, instructor training, on-hill emergencies and more. This clinic is facilitated by a PSIA/AASI RM Adaptive Representative and may be used to obtain PSIA Member School Management credit in RM and possibly your Division, too. previous experience teaching adapted lessons. program management involvement. ID 8 Administration 16 Join Paralympic Nordic Skiing coaches and instructors during Nordic ski lessons for guests with physical disabilities. This is your chance to understand the learning partnership, coaching strategies and skill development pathways used to help the skier achieve his or her goals. Equipment rentals available at Nordic Center. Intermediate Nordic skiing skills Nordic 2 Learn about the four-track skiers for whom the wedge 4-T 8 progression is most effective and the different methods previous 4-Track teaching for helping them become successful. Companion clinic: 4-Track Parallel Skiing, Wednesday AM. Learn the basics of teaching and skiing the ski bike Level 6 or higher skiing Alternative Tools 8 while exploring the possibilities offered by this apparatus to guests with various diagnoses from Down syndrome to incomplete paraplegia and everything in between. Learn about vision diagnoses, safety concerns and Level 6 or higher skiing. BLV 8 teaching and guiding systems that will support skill development in the new skier. Attendees will engage in significant amounts of guiding practice. Gain information and experience on the diagnoses Level 6 or higher skiing skills Monoski 9 associated with monoskiers, physical evaluation and set up and beginning skill development activities that promote success on the snow. 12/1/2016 Thurs AM/PM Monoski Replay: Levels Level Take a new look at monoskiing as you move through quick physical assessment, monoski models comparing and contrasting attributes, equipment selection and set-up, and implementation of appropriate pathways for advanced beginner skill development. previous monoskiing education. Monoski 8

8 Attendance 12/1/2016 Thurs AM/PM Tactical Tethering of Fixed Rigger Biskis Level Seasoned biski tetherers will add to their experience Level 7 or higher skiing skills resume after this session full of information and and previous biski tethering practice on tactical decision making and action taking while tethering in crud and on cat tracks, double fall lines and other challenging terrain. Attendees will also learn how terrain and tether use can positively and negatively affect skier skill development and enjoyment. Assists - Sit 9 12/1/2016 Thurs AM/PM Joyful Skiing for People with PTSD and Brain Injury - Indoor and Outdoor Learn about the cognitive, affective and physical effects Level 6 or higher skiing or of PTSD and Brain Injury and during on-snow practice riding and previous experience teaching situations apply the information to goal setting, teaching skiing or riding. behavior management and small group lessons in changing physical and social environments. This clinic will alternate indoor and outdoor venues all day. ID 8 12/1/2016 Thurs AM/PM Tethering Bi-skis from a Snowboard Level 12/1/2016 Thurs PM Self Defense Against Bullying Terrain Level More tetherers needed! Learn the intricacies of safely handling a biski, tethering on beginner slopes, and negotiating terrain changes and connector trails while riding on a snowboard. Bullies work your emotions, zap your strength and make you question your actions. Confidently confront terrain that has intimidated you in the past by recognizing and capitalizing on your strengths and further developing other skills to support your success. This clinic is for folks with ski skill levels between 6 and 7. 12/1/2016 Thurs PM No Snow? No Problem Level This innovative clinic showcases indoor dry land training activities that support education and skill development of volunteers and ski program participants. The American Teaching System (ATS), 3- T, 4-T, blindness and low vision, biski, and monoski will all be addressed. Come ready to actively participate and exchange your ideas with other attendees. Level 7 or higher riding. Snowboard 9 Level 6-7 skiing skills. Personal Improvement 8 Ski instruction and/or training Technical 12 12/1/2016 Thurs PM Movement Analysis: Sit-Down Skiers - on snow Level 12/1/2016 Thurs PM Program Managers Group Ski and Share Session II - PSIA Member School Managers Apply what you learned from the Wednesday morning indoor MA as a Base for Lesson Development clinic (or other training) to sit-skiers on the hill. The group will also engage in technical discussion and exercise. Session II of this on-snow clinic welcomes new attendees or those continuing on from the morning session to observing on-snow instruction of the Learn to Ski/Ride program of Ski Spectacular while learning about PSIA-RM educational and certification pathways and support systems and share back corresponding information from other divisions. This clinic is facilitated by a PSIA/AASI RM Adaptive Representative and may be used to obtain PSIA Member School Management credit in your division. Level 7 or higher skiing or riding and previous experience with sit skiing. program management involvement. Movement Analysis - Sit 8 Administration 16

9 Attendance 12/1/2016 Thurs PM Independence Day: Sit Ski level course 12/1/2016 Thurs PM Nordic Ski: Teach with a Pro! - General Session 12/1/2016 Thurs PPM Safesport Initiative- PSIA Member School Managers and General Session 12/1/2016 Thurs PPPM 5:30-7:00 PM RESNA Committee Meeting 12/2/2016 Fri AAM Concussion Awareness for Sports Instructors - PSIA Member School Managers and General Session Open your mind to new ideas about sit skier independence of tethering, manual assists and restrictive equipment configurations. Learn about and practice assessing true skier abilities and matching terrain, lesson progression and pacing, outrigger set-up and hands-off teaching methodologies to support safety, skill development and independence. previous experience teaching sit skiing. Biski 8 Join Paralympic Nordic Skiing coaches and instructors Intermediate Nordic skiing skills Nordic 2 during Nordic ski lessons for guests with physical disabilities. This is your chance to understand the learning partnership, coaching strategies and skill development pathways used to help the skier achieve his or her goals. Equipment rentals available at Nordic Center. Sports provide wonderful benefits to all, especially when they are free from bullying and abuse. Learn about the Safesport initiative and training through USOC and how it can provide a framework for best practices in your activities. 8:00-9:00 AM. Need not be a school manager to attend. Companion clinics: All other AAM and PPM one-hour sessions. Free! Enjoy your drink and snack from the Copper Top while attending this industry equipment standards meeting that addresses current and future projects impacting equipment safety and use in our industry. 5:30-7:00 PM. Need not be a school manager to attend. Free! Help your instructors and athletes keep their heads in the game by learning the basics of concussion prevention, identification and safe return, post head injury, to sports activities and practice. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Free! 12/2/2016 Fri AM Biski Skid or Carve? Level Biskis are designed to carve but versatility is the name of the game for biskiers and biski tetherers looking to advance their skills and safely enjoy varying terrain and conditions. Practice teaching and tethering skidded turns and making tactical decisions about where and when to use skidding versus carving during this highly active clinic. Skid row can be a great place to be as a 12/2/2016 Fri AM Mogul Magic Level If bumps look big and make you feel small then this is the clinic for you. Learn to read the terrain, identify appropriate routes and refine the bump skiing skills that you already possess but didn't know you owned! After this clinic you will be a mogul seeker. 12/1/2016 Fri AM Monoski Replay: Levels Level Review quick physical assessment, equipment selection and set-up, identification and implementation of appropriate pathways to skill development, and safety for intermediate monoskiers. 12/2/2016 Fri AM Terrain Based Learning Level Join this active clinic to learn about, identify and use varying terrain and conditions to create engaging lessons that support skill development and boost guest success and confidence. Afterward you will agree that the fun factor of terrain based lesson progressions motivates skiers to continue working on skill improvement and independence. previous experience teaching and tethering biski. previous mogul skiing previous monoski education Biski 9 Personal Improvement 8 Monoski 8 Level 7 or higher skiing skills. Technical 8

10 Attendance 12/2/2016 Fri AM Summit Bid!: Stand or Sit Ski Level course 12/2/2016 Fri AM Successful Slider Lessons - On snow - General Session This clinic addresses common technique and equipment challenges that trap adaptive skiers in an intermediate rut and provides practice in technical skill building activities that lead toward advancement and the opportunity to conquer steeps, powder and race courses. Practice skiing and teaching slider progressions and tethering the device under the tutelage of a seasoned clinician. The group will also create and implement developmental plans to help guests move toward independence from this adaptive apparatus. Level 8 or higher skiing and previous experience teaching adaptive skiing. Technical 16 Slider 8 12/2/2016 Fri AM CADS for Knee and Hip Relief Got guests who would ski if their knees, hips and leg Level 6 or higher skiing. Alternative Tools 8 muscles cooperated in the activity? Join this session to learn about and test drive CADS (Constant-force Articulated Dynamic Struts) and understand how this unique stand ski device can smooth the ride over bumpy snow, take the load off of muscles and joints and bring a smile to your skier's face. 12/2/2016 Fri AM Demos and Functional Movements for Cert - Are you Ready? - General Session Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this clinic while you practice milestone maneuvers, functional tasks, and free turns. You will receive information and helpful tips about your performance from your clinician who is also a Divisional Adaptive Examiner. Level 7 or higher skier. Personal Improvement 8 12/2/2016 Fri AM Nordic Ski: Teach with a Pro! - General Session 12/2/2016 Fri AM/PM Snowboarding with Adaptations for Guests with Physical Diagnoses Level Join Paralympic Nordic Skiing coaches and instructors during Nordic ski lessons for guests with physical disabilities. This is your chance to understand the learning partnership, coaching strategies and skill development pathways used to help the skier achieve his or her goals. Equipment rentals available at Nordic Center. Learn about physical diagnoses, snowboard equipment adaptations, and practice hands on assists, teaching techniques, skill development activities and progressions that will help your riders with physical diagnoses succeed on the slopes. 12/2/2016 Fri AM/PM Biski Tethering Basics Level Learn how to safely load and unload the lifts, use seat assists, right fallen skiers, manage the tether, and use the tether for safety and control of the biski on green slopes. Intermediate Nordic skiing skills. Nordic 2 Riding level 6 or higher. Snowboard 8 Level 6 or higher skiing. Assists - Sit 9 12/2/2016 Fri PM Personal Performance Cues - General Session 12/2/2016 Fri PM Easy Entry to Bump Skiing Level 12/2/2016 Fri PM Movement Analysis: Guests with Vision Loss at Ski Skill Levels Level attendees will cover lots of terrain while learning how to recognize and build cues for increasing or altering performance in themselves or their guests. Address rather than avoid bumps by learning to use tactics and techniques that will increase your skills and confidence and make skiing small mogul fields a breeze. Come ski and learn in this fun and nonintimidating bump session! Investigate the motivational, understanding, and movement needs along with ski and body performance throughout the turns of Level 5-7 skiers with vision loss. The group will practice setting and implementing lesson plans and activities to support positive change. Level 7 or higher skiing. Personal Improvement 8 Level 7 or higher skiing. Personal Improvement 8 MA education. Movement Analysis - VI 8

11 Attendance 12/2/2016 Fri PM Film Star: Skiers and Riders Level Ski or ride for the camera on a variety of runs, cozy up indoors to view the images and discuss what you see, and learn about positive changes that you can make in your skiing or riding. Level 7 or higher skiing. Personal Improvement 16 12/2/2016 Fri PM Advanced Tethering for Biski Level 12/2/2016 Fri PM Nordic Ski: Teach with a Pro! - General Session 12/2/2016 Fri PM Group Monoski Lesson: Experience the Fun! Level 12/2/2016 Fri PM Exploring Dual and Twin Ski Use - General Session This clinic will occur in a safe on-snow environment and offer information and practice in advanced tethering techniques for heavier biskiers, steeper slopes, double fall lines, challenging snow conditions, and biskiers using no fixed or hand held outriggers at all. Join Paralympic Nordic Skiing coaches and instructors during Nordic ski lessons for guests with physical disabilities. This is your chance to understand the learning partnership, coaching strategies and skill development pathways used to help the skier achieve his or her goals. Equipment rentals available at Nordic Center. deep experience tethering. Intermediate Nordic skiing skills. Experience equals understanding! Get into a monoski Stable upper body and arms, and join this group lesson. We'll play games and ability to sit in a monoski, and participate in activities on the flats and easy green previous monoski education. slopes to develop skiing skills. You are sure to have some laughs and gain greater insight into teaching new monoskiers. You may attend this clinic on the sliding tool of your choice if you do not want to monoski. Learn about dual and twin ski anatomy and physiology Stable upper body and arms if and use as stand alone equipment or a bridge tool for dual skiing and Level 7 stand people with balance challenges who want to develop skiing or riding or higher. skills useful in monoskiing. Similarities and differences in the technical progressions for these sliding tools and adaptations to accommodate the needs of the learner will also be explored. Assists - Sit 9 Nordic 2 Monoski 8 Dual Ski 8

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