Snow Skiing

Join us on the slopes in Ruidoso, New Mexico where the Ski Apache Adaptive Sports program will host 12 children and/or teens with special needs. Adapted ski equipment such as sit skis and walker skis are included to make skiing fun and safe! Visit the All Season Adaptive Sports website to learn more about their program.

The ski trip is open to families who have participated in at least one Kinetic Kids program in the prior year. Children 8 and older are most successful on this trip due to the endurance requirements and tolerance to cold climates. The family must provide transportation to Ruidoso, NM, lodging (discounted rates available), meals, and winter/ski clothing including jackets, bibs, hats, goggles, and gloves. Ski shops in Ruidoso rent bibs and ski jackets if necessary. One adult will receive a 50% pass to accompany the participant on the slopes.

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Division Info

Key:
Appropriate for children who walk independently.
Appropriate for children who use an assistive device.
Appropriate for children who use a wheelchair.

Champions

Division Requirements

  • Must have a disability that limits participation in mainstream sports
  • Requires extra attention due to any behavioral or sensory diagnosis
  • Needs help to follow directions and stay on task during group activity
Typically offered
Winter
Duration
Weekend Trip
Age\
8-21
Program Fee
Call for details

Allstars

Division Requirements

  • Must have a disability that limits participation in mainstream sports
  • Must be able to follow directions and stay on task during group activity without assistance
  • May need help completing activities due to physical or intellectual needs
Typically offered
Winter
Duration
Weekend Trip
Age\
8-21
Program Fee
Call for details

SA Premier

Division Requirements

  • Athlete may have a physical or intellectual disability
  • Successful tryout or recommendation by staff
  • Possess the skill and desire to compete at a higher level
  • Must be able to comprehend and retain rules and skills, and then build upon them from week to week
  • 1:1 support is not provided, so must be able to train, compete, function in a group setting and follow the coach’s directions without volunteer assistance
Typically offered
Winter
Duration
Weekend Trip
Age\
8-21
Program Fee
Call for details

SA Xtreme

Division Requirements

  • Must only have a physical disability
  • Successful tryout or recommendation by staff
  • Possess the skill and desire to compete at a higher level
  • Must be able to comprehend and retain rules and skills, and then build upon them from week to week
  • 1:1 support is not provided, so must be able to train, compete, function in a group setting and follow the coach’s directions without volunteer assistance
Typically offered
Winter
Duration
Weekend Trip
Age\
8-21
Program Fee
Call for details