Development Pathway

There are a number of pathways open to adaptive snowboarders and skiers to perform at varying levels more details> These include competing with able bodied competitors, inclusive events, those for people with sensory, physical & intellectual impairments and pathways unique for those with intellectual disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impaired and physical disabilities.

High Performance Training

If you have aspirations to compete at a national or international level here are our top 6 recommendations:

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1. Perfect your technique - enrol in an improver's course at your local mountain or take some lessons with a qualified adaptive instructor.
2. Come and join tje annual Adaptive snow Sports Festival and National Championships. Meet our coaches, get some training and have a go at racing.
3. Get training - your local mountain, ski or snowboard club is a great place to start.
4. Get competing - once you have had some training start competing in your local events, most mountains run events from entry to elite level.
5. If your goal is to represent NZ as a Paralympian or Adaptive Snowboarder, the next step is to spend a season training in North America or Europe and competing in the Continental Cup and World Cup events, or if you wish to be a Special Olympian contact your local Special Olympics group.