Midwest Ski and Snowboard RETURNING Volunteer On-Snow Training - Wisconsin

SHORT DESCRIPTION
Let's put our Dryland training discussions into action on the slopes! Come get hands-on experience analyzing our adaptive equipment, the athletes who will use it, and how to make it all work properly. After spending some time indoors we'll head outside to work on lesson progressions and other practical applications.

GOALS
- Enhance your adaptive instructor skills or try out a new role
- Further your knowledge of adaptive ski/snowboard instruction techniques with a variety of adaptive equipment

SCHEDULE
We will meet at Wilmot Ski School for quick intros and indoor review. After that, we head out on the snow to work through real-life scenarios.

WHO CAN ATTEND?
Any volunteer who wishes to learn MORE and spend time using the equipment we ski/snowboard with! Concentration will be on RETURNING volunteers who have been with Adaptive Adventures' Ski and Snowboard program for 2 or more years.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Work with a certified PSIA Instructor to enhance your skills in order to become a better adaptive ski instructor.

HOW SHOULD I DRESS?
Come dressed and prepared to spend some time both indoors and on the snow! We will utilize hands-on scenarios to discuss physical assessments and adaptive equipment before we head outside to put it into practice. Equipment rentals are available through Adaptive Adventures, please make sure you let us know if you will need to rent any equipment.

TIMELINESS
We make every effort to adhere to our schedule. We ask that you respect the scheduled times and arrive no later than 1:00pm. If you are going to be late, please let us know.

CONTACT:
Questions? - Please contact Jourdan O'Connor
jourdan.oconnor@adaptiveadventures.org