Hosted by Disabled Sports USA at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado, The Hartford Ski Spectacular is one of the nations largest winter sports festivals for people with disabilities with more than 850 registered participants annually! The programs offered during this week-long event include learn to ski and snowboard lessons, a race camp, Level I (Corporate Challenge), Nordic skiing, PSIA National Adaptive Academy for Instructors, mentoring training, banquets, and other special evening events. The title sponsor of the event, for its 18th consecutive year, is The Hartford Financial Services Group.
Event Options/Programs:
Ski and/or Snowboard Lessons (for participants with disabilities)
Nordic Ski Clinics (for participants with disabilities) - FREE
Race Camp (for independent skiers with disabilties)
Level I / Corporate Challenge Alpine Ski Race- FREE
PSIA-AASI National Adaptive Cont. Ed. Academy Clinics
Adaptive Equipment Vendor Displays
Various Social Activies(Including Opening & Closing Banquets)
Event Location: Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
620 Village Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Registration Deadline : November 4, 2011
No refunds after registration deadline
Check-In Locations found within
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
(All Registrants MUST Check-In for Event Prior to Participating)
D ate Location Time
December 4 Conference Rooms 1-3 (3rd Floor) 1-6pm *New - Extended Hours
December 5-10 Conference Rooms 7-8 (2nd floor) 7:30-10am & 12-2PM
Registration Deadline : November 4, 2011 - No refunds after registration deadline
Registration Fee : $35 event registration (additional program fees may apply)
Equipment Rental
Stand-up skiers must provide their own ski(s) and poles.
Basic Ski & Snowboard Equipment will be available at a discounted rental rate through Breckenridge Sports located at the Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Use the following link to rent ski and snowboard equipment at a discounted rate of 30% off (pre-register) and 20% off (on-site):
www.rentskis.com/dsusa
Adaptive Equipment
Adapted ski equipment (mono-skis, bi-skis, outriggers, etc.) will only be provided for Learn to Ski lessons. Adapted ski equipment for use during all other clinics, races, and recreation must be provided by the participants.
For the safety of all involved the maximum capacity for a sit ski is strictly 220 lbs. Sit skiers may be weighed onsite to ensure they are within this limit. If a participant is over 220lbs, they will be unable to sit ski at this event.
Ski Bikes
Ski Bikes are permitted only within clinics and must have appropriate stickers from Vail Resorts at The Hartford Ski Spectacular. Please obtain your ski bike permit sticker by calling the Vail Adaptive Program at (970) 754-3264 or contacting your local ski resort.
Disabled Sports USA will provide instructors for all clinics registered for (Learn to Ski/Snowboard, Learn to Advance Your Skills, Race Camp, etc.); however, individuals with visual impairments must provide their own guides.
Resources for procuring guides include USABA ( http://www.usaba.org/ ) and Foresight Ski Guides ( http://www.foresightskiguides.org/ ).
ADAPTIVE SKI PASS:
Vail Resorts offers a five-resort season pass, called an Adaptive Pass, to people with special needs or disabilities at a significantly discounted price.
For more info contact the Vail Adaptive Program: VailAdaptiveProgram_vailresorts.com or (970) 754-3264
Event Discount:
During the event registered participants may purchase lift tickets from BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT at $47 per day (Regular Price: $93/day).
Discount coupons will be available to registered participants at event check-in (discounted lift tickets will NOT be available for purchase prior to the event).
ALTERNATE LODGING
Discounted lodging is being offered through Breckenridge Hospitality at the following locations:
Village Hotel (starting from $110/night)
Village at Breckenridge (starting from $120/night)
DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge (starting from $145/night)
Fees & Parking: $20 per night Resort Fee applied to each booking
$20 per night for parking
For more info, contact the Breckenridge Hospitality Reservations Department at 888-525-1787. Reference event code BG3HS1
HOST HOTEL
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center , the ski-in, ski-out event headquarters, offers special rates starting at $96 per night.
Fees & Parking: Beaver Run charges $10 parking per night.
Call1-800-525-2253 and mention DSUSA and The Hartford Ski Spectaular.
Discounted Spa Services
The Spa at Beaver Run is conveniently located onsite at Beaver Run Resort, on the Lower Level of Building 1.
Hours of operation are 9am-9pm, 7 days a week!
Call to schedule an appointment at 970-453-8757 or visit them on the web at http://www.spaatbeaverrun.com/index.html
Car Rental
Discounted rates are available through Enterprise-Rent a Car.
To access discounts, log onto www.enterprise.com and enter account number 12C0700 in the Optional Account Box.
Then enter the letters DIS and hit enter.
Or call 1-800-593-0505.
Shuttle Service
Discounted rates on shuttle service to and from the Denver International Airport (DEN) are available from Colorado Mountain Express from December 4-17, 2011.
Individual one-way rate from Denver to Breckenridge is $65.20 (Scheduled Service). Group rates also available.
Contact: Colorado Mountain Express
800-525-6363
(Reference "DSUSA ")
Parking
Click here for more information on parking within the town of Breckenridge. ( MAP )
Breckenridge Ski Resort lot (Hill-Side): Limited parking for those with disabled plates and placards
Beaver Run Garage (Across from main lobby): $10/day for guest parking
Please note that all conference rooms are located in the Beaver Run Resort
* Snow condition dependent
Agenda 2011.pdf
REGISTRATION OVERVIEW
Please review the descriptions provided prior to registering. A breakdown of various event fees is provided below.
PRICING:
Event Registration Fee (Volunteers/Staff Exempt) $35
Ski and/or Snowboard Lessons $35 per half day
Mid-Level & Advanced Race Camp $60 per day
Level I / Corporate Challenge Alpine Ski Race Free
PSIA-AASI National Adaptive Cont. Ed. AcademyClinics $35 per half day
Adaptive Equipment Vendor Table $300
Banquet Ticket (Opening/Closing) $55 each
Discounted Lift Tickets(Available On-Site-Cost per day) $45
ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Open to participants with physical disabilities at all ability levels. Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) certified instructors, utilizing the latest in adapted ski teaching methods, will teach students on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Adapted ski equipment will be available to all students during lessons. Stand-up skiers must provide their own ski(s) and poles. For the safety of all involved the maximum capacity for a sit ski is strictly 220 lbs. Sit skiers may be weighed onsite to ensure they are within this limit. If a participant is over 220lbs, they will be unable to sit ski at this event.
There are two sessions per day, starting at 9:00 am and at 1:00 pm.
$35 per half day (2.5hr) clinic
No On-Site Registration
NORDIC
The Hartford Ski Spectacular features Nordic and Biathlon lessons to skiers of all abilities. These clinics are offered free* of charge to those registered for the event and are taught by leading experts and coaches. Featuring current and former Paralympians, U.S. Paralympic team coaches and U.S. Biathlon staff are on hand to share information and lend expertise about these growing sports.
Transportation to the Nordic Center leaves daily from the front of Beaver Run Resort promptly at 930am. Transportation returns between 12 and 1pm. Participants must be pre-registered.
*Stand up skiers pay $10/day equipment rental
MID-LEVEL RACE CAMP (12/5-12/9):
This camp is for athletes with disabilities that have demonstrated skill in skiing and a desire to learn how to race. This camp is an opportunity to develop fundamental skills essential for successful entry level racing.
ADVANCED RACE CAMP (12/5-12/9):
This camp is for athletes with disabilities who have or will be participating in NorAm Level II races in the 2011/2012 ski season. This is an opportunity for emerging athletes to experience race training at the elite level.
PRICING: $60 per full day clinic
Camps are instructed by some of the nation's leading coahces, including current and former members of the
U.S. Paralympics Alpine Skiing National Team
Level I Race (12/10):
An entry level race designed for developing athletes to gain race experience on less challenging terrain.
Corporate Challenge Race (12/10):
Held in conjunction with the Level I race, with teams comprised of able-bodied and disabled athletes.
PRICING: Free - Registration on-site
NorAm (Level II) races will be held at Copper Mt. the week following the Hartford Ski Spectacular. Click here for more information!
IPC Alpine Athlete Medical Classification will be offered at The Hartford Ski Spectacular (by appointment 12/9) . This is the only IPC Classification opportunity in North America. Available for racers who need to be classified for internationally sanctioned races.
PSIA-AASI NATIONAL ADAPTIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION ACADEMY
Open to ski instructors and instructor trainees. Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) certified examiners and clinicians will teach the latest in adapted ski teaching methods. Programs are offered in all disciplines and levels of disabled ski teaching.
All participants must provide their own equipment. Lift tickets are NOT included with the clinic fees.
PSIA-AASI units are available upon request.
PRICING: $35 per half day clinic
Register as early as possible to get into desired courses! Refunds are not available after November 4th. ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE
Additional Programs
Bridging the Gap: from recreation to competition
DSUSA will once again be hosting this clinic to educate instructors about ski racing and emerging athletes., offering both an introductory and advanced level. Introductory topics will cover governance (U.S. Paralympics and IPC), athlete qualification standards and basic requirements for starting a race program, while the advanced session is mostly on-hill covering training tactics, course setting, drills and more.
Adaptive Snowboard Level I ITC
Three days of training and verification. Successful participants will earn Adaptive Snowboard Level I cert.
Bridging the Gap 2011 Ski Spectacular.pdf
National Adaptive Academy 2011 - Clinic Descriptions.pdf
STAFF
Staff positions are contracted directly through Disabled Sports USA. Those who are contracted as staff will register in accordance with the position specified in their contract.
If you have not recieved a staff contract through Disabled Sports USA, please do not register under the Staff category.
VOLUNTEERS
Click on the link below for descriptions. Limited positions available for each position. On-snow positions cannot be guaranteed. Lift tickets only provided for duration of on-snow volunteer position.
Volunteer Position Descriptions.pdf
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT VENDORS
Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm
PRICING: $300
The Hartford Ski Spectacular is a unique opportunity to reach a targeted audience that has needs in the disability and recreation sectors. One of the nation's largest ski events for individuals with disabilities, attendees include medical professionals, disabled athletes (from beginner through elite), clinicians, volunteers and winter sports instructors.
For complete instructions on how to register your additional Vendor Reps or to register them at a later date/time, contact Disabled Sports USA at 301-217-9839.
Please note that table spaces are not assigned. One table allotted per vendor. Disabled Sports USA is not responsible for equipment left in the display area over night.
Due to outside events occurring in this area in the evening, vendors may be asked to break down their stations at 5. You will be notified ahead of time if this is required.
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