58 Severely Injured Soldiers to Learn to Ski at Disabled Sports USA's The Hartford Ski Spectacular.Disabled Sports Disabled sports are sports played by persons with a disability, including physical and intellectual disabilities. As many of these based on existing sports modified to meet the needs of persons with a disability, they are sometimes referred to as adapted sports. USA:
WHAT: The 18th annual the Hartford Ski Spectacular, conducted by
Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA)
WHEN: December 4-11, 2005
WHERE: Breckenridge, Colorado; Breckenridge Ski Resort and Beaver
Run Resort and Conference Center
CONTACT: Christine Wright or Kara Yi; (415) 512-0770;
dsusa@schwartz-pr.com
The Hartford Ski Spectacular, sponsored by the Hartford Financial Services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. Group Inc., and conducted by Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA DS/USA Disabled Sports USA ), offers children and adults with physical disabilities the opportunity to experience Alpine and Nordic skiing Nordic skiing Skiing techniques and events of Scandinavian origin that include cross-country skiing and ski jumping. Nordic events were included in the first Winter Olympics in 1924. See also Alpine skiing. and snowboarding. DS/USA continues their 38 year history of rebuilding the lives of disabled veterans, and will host 58 U.S. soldiers severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with 50 of their family members, to participate in the week-long event. These service members will attend as part of the year round Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project, conducted by the Wounded Warrior Project and DS/USA. For many, this will be their first time participating in sports since their injury. Some returning servicemen will instruct alongside members of the U.S. Paralympic Ski Team and the Fire Department of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of (FDNY FDNY Fire Department New York (New York City, NY, USA) FDNY Fort Drum, New York (US Army) ), who served during September 11th attacks On September 11, 2001, in the deadliest case of domestic Terrorism in the history of the United States, a group of 19 terrorists hijacked four U.S. airliners for use as missiles against targets in New York City and Washington, D.C. . Together with the soldiers, disabled individuals of all ages from around the country will attend the Hartford Ski Spectacular. Throughout the week there will be learn-to-ski, learn-to-snowboard clinics and adaptive equipment Adaptive equipment are devices that are used to assist with completing activities of daily living. Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding are self-care activities that are including in the spectrum of activities of daily living (ADLs). demonstrations provided by experienced adaptive sports organizations from around the globe. The event will conclude with elite level races and an intermediate level team race. SPECIAL GUESTS: --North Carolina-based Army National Guard Lieutenant, Ed Salau, lost his left leg but has reclaimed his job with the Navy. He is returning to learn to teach adaptive skiing. --Colorado-based Army Sergeant, Carla Best, lost her left leg above the knee, when her vehicle was directly hit by an explosive device. Carla will ski for the first time since her injury. --Virginia-based Army Captain, Daniel Glanz, lost his right arm in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber Noun 1. suicide bomber - a terrorist who blows himself up in order to kill or injure other people act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political during his second combat tour. --California-based Army Sergeant, Noberto Lara, who lost his right arm in Iraq, learned to ski last year and returns this year to teach adaptive skiing. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Monday, December 5, 7-9 p.m.: Opening Banquet to welcome participants and special guests Tuesday, December 6, 6-7 p.m.: Meet and greet and Wounded Warriors Thursday, December 8, 10 a.m.: Elite Level races in slalom with the US Disabled Ski Team Thursday, December 8, 10:30 p.m.: Casino Night
A Casino Night (also called Vegas Nights, Las Vegas Night, Monte Carlo Night) is an entertainment event with a casino theme. Fund Raiser and Silent Auction Event Friday, December 9, 10 a.m.: Elite Level races in giant slalom with the US Disabled Ski Team Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m.: Corporate Challenge Team Race, which includes disabled racers with corporate sponsors All week long: Daily learn-to-ski sessions (Alpine and Nordic) and board clinics, race camps, and continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). for instructors. A complete schedule of events and registration information can be found on the Web at: http://www.dsusa.org/winter-hartford.html The Hartford Ski Spectacular is sponsored by the Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. The Wounded Warrior Project is the primary sponsor of the wounded soldiers and Marines. Other sponsors of the event include Breckenridge Ski Resort Breckenridge Ski Resort, or just Breckenridge or Breck, is a ski resort located in Summit County, Colorado near the town of Breckenridge. The resort is owned and operated by Vail Resorts which also operates three other resorts in the state (Vail, Beaver Creek, and , Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center, JetBlue Airways, Non Commissioned Officers Association, Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, Professional Ski Instructors of America, and Schwartz Communications, Inc. The DS/USA host chapter is Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center. About The Hartford The Hartford is one of the nation's largest financial services and insurance companies, with 2003 revenues of $18.7 billion. The company is a leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and business property-casualty insurance. The Hartford's Internet address is www.thehartford.com. About Disabled Sports USA Founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans, Disabled Sports USA provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through sports, recreation and educational programs. The organization is the nation's largest multi-sport, multi-disability organization and serves more than 60,000 people nationwide. A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, DS/USA conducts regional, national and international training camps and competitions to prepare athletes for the Paralympic Games -- the international Olympic-sanctioned competitions for athletes with physical disabilities. DS/USA also offers sports rehabilitation programs through its nationwide network of over 80 community-based chapters. More information is available at www.dsusa.org. About The Wounded Warrior Project Wounded Warrior Project (WWP WWP Wounded Warrior Project WWP Worms World Party (game) WWP Workers World Party WWP World Wide Packets (Veradale, WA) WWP WebWorks Publisher WWP Women Writers Project ) is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to assisting the new generation of severely injured servicemen and women. Delivering personal and responsive attention for these heroes, WWP provides free programs and services for the severely wounded, enables vets to help vets, and educates the public and enlists their aid in this important effort. For more information please visit http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ or call 540-342-0032. |
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