Adam Hall
Discipline
Alpine Skiing - Standing Category
Classification
LW1
Disability
Spina Bifida
World Rankings
as at Feb 2008
Slalom 3rd with 4.63 points
Giant Slalom 9th with 25.66 points
Super G 17th with 48.66 points
Super Combined 14th with 47.56 points
Combined list 9th with 4.63 points
Sponsors
Atomic Skis (Brandex, Christchurch)Uvex Helmets & Eyewear (Trifour Technics, Timaru)
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Beaver Village
Video Links
Check out adam's winning performance at the 2007 World Disabled Invitational at Winter ParkCBS4Denver Clip One
CBS4Denver Clip Two
About Adam
Adam was born in 1987 and has spina bifida, he is training at Winter Park in the USA. From the Taieri in Otago Adam has recently finished school and is studying Agriculture & Management via distance learning. He became 'addicted' to snowboarding at the age of ten. "A friend got me into boarding and I have lived on the snow every winta [sic] since then" he says. During the 2004 season Adam took up skiing and his rapid progression has earned him selection to the NZ Disabled Ski Team representing NZ at the 2006 Paralympics.
Check out Adam's website
Results 2007/08
1st Slalom - Queyras, France - World Cup
Abtenau, Salzburg, Austria - World Cup
Winner Huntsman Cup
1st - Slalom - NorAm Park City Utah
1st -Slalom - NorAm Ski Spectacular Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
1st -Giant slalom - NorAm Ski Spectacular Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
3rd - Slalom - Race 1, Australian Nationals, Thredbo, Australia
1st - Slalom - Race 2, Australian Nationals, Thredbo, Australia
2nd - Giant slalom - Race 2, Australian Nationals, Thredbo, Australia
1st - Giant slalom - Race 2, Australian Nationals, Thredbo, Australia
Results 2006/07
1st - Parallel GS - Wells Fargo World Disabled Invitational, Winter Park, USA
2nd - Slalom - NorAm Meridian Cup Winter Park, USA
3rd - Slalom - NorAm Huntsman Cup Park City, USA
3rd - Slalom - Race 2, Far East Cup Kangwon Land, Korea
3rd - Slalom - NorAm Ski Spectacular Breckenridge, USA
5th - Slalom - World Cup Aspen, USA
5th - Slalom - Race 1, Far East Cup Kangwon Land, Korea
12th - Slalom - World Cup Kimberley, Canada
3rd - Giant slalom - Race 1, NorAm Huntsman Cup, Park City, USA
5th - Giant slalom - Race 2, NorAm Huntsman Cup Park City, USA
8th - Giant slalom - NorAm Ski Spectacular Breckenridge, USA
10th - Giant slalom - World Cup Aspen, USA
10th - Giant slalom - World Cup Aspen, USA
11th - Giant slalom - World Cup Kimberley, Canada
4th - Super G - Far East Cup Kangwon Land, Korea
9th - Super G - NorAm Meridian Cup Winter Park, USA
11th - Super G - NorAm Meridian Cup Winter Park, USA
Awarded NZ Disabled Skier of the Year by DSNZ
Racing Highlights 2005/06
NZ Paralympic Team MemberGold in Slalom at NZ Nationals
Silver in GS and Super-G at NZ Nationals
One top 10 World Cup finish
Two top 15 World Cup finishes
One top 20 World Cup finish
6 top 10 North American Cup finishes
Awarded NZ Disabled Skier of the Year by DSNZ and Snowsports NZ
Racing Highlights 2004/05
1st - Parallel GS - Wells Fargo World Disabled Invitational, Winter Park, USAGold in Super-G, Giant Slalom and Slalom at US Eastern Regional's
Silver in Super-G at North American Cup
Gold, Silver, Bronze (Junior Division) in Slalom, Super-G and Giant Slalom at US Nationals
Two top 20 World Cup finishes
Two top 10 North American Cup finishes
Three top 20 North American Cup finishes
Four top 10 finishes at US Nationals
Named onto NZ Disabled Ski Team
Awarded NZ Disabled Skier of the Year by DSNZ and Snowsports NZ
Highlights 2003/04
Overall Sporting Achievement Award - Taieri CollegeSportsman of the Year - Taieri College
SPARC Future Champion Award
Snowboarding Highlights 1997-2003
Gold in Slalom at NZ Nationals (1998-2002)Gold in Super G at NZ National (1998, 2000, 2002)
Gold in Giant Slalom at NZ National (1998, 2002)
Silver in Super G at 2003 NZ Nationals
Silver in Giant Slalom at 2003 NZ Nationals
Bronze in Giant Slalom at 1999 NZ Nationals
Silver at 2001 Canadian Disabled Ski Festival
1st equal midget section at 1997 NZ Nationals
Coaching & Training
2004-2007 - Winter Park Disabled Ski Team (USA)2003-2006 - DSNZ Race Camps
2002 - Snowboard training at Kimberley (Canada) with the Australian disabled team
Adam spends five days a week following a strict gym program with full upper body, lower body, abs and cardio workouts.
Future Aspirations
"My dream is to see snowboarding in the Paralympics so I can represent NZ in this fun disabled sport. For my birthday my family gave me a number plate for my car ... ACEBDR ... so they reckon. I will be if I can win gold in the Paralympics!" "The biggest kick I get from being on my board is competing in able bodied competitions as it pushes me harder... I luv [sic] the freedom and of course the speed!" "My achievements aren't over yet... snow sports for kids with disabilities is awesome... all you need is a little motivation and no fear!" he says.Watch this space!