Canadian Adaptive Snowsports
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT1048 | Last Modified: 13 Sep 2018 | Last Full Update: 13 Sep 2018 |
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| Alternate Name | AOPRT ; CADS ; Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing Ontario ; OPAST |
| Former Name | Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing Ontario |
| Office Phone | 647-280-1307 |
| info@cadsontario.ca | |
| Website | www.cadsontario.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/cads.ontario?fref=ts Twitter: www.twitter.com/CADS_Ontario |
| Primary Contact | Gwen insfeld, President, CADS Ontario; Phone: 647-280-1307; Email: gwen.binsfeld@cadsontario.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jonathan Wood, CADS Vice president, CADS Ontario |
| Established | 1976 |
| Primary Executive | Gwen Binsfield, President; Phone: 416-910-0956 |
| Alternate Executive | Jonathan Wood, VP & Communications; Email: jonathan.wood@cadsontario.ca |
| Funding | Donations ; Fees ; lift tickets for participants and volunteers provided by Ski Resorts |
| Description (Service) | Coordinates eight week program offering people of all ages and disabilities a chance to experience skiing * offered with the help of volunteer instructors at Horseshoe Resort, The Heights at Horseshoe and Snow Valley; Learn to Race Learn to Race program, runs out of Craigleith on Sundays in January and February * Candidates must have a physical disability, and ski independently, with a ‘Need for Speed’ * participants expected to work at improving fitness level, and work at learning to negotiate through race gates, must have own equipment * program aims for participants progress to the Provincial Team at end of two seasons; Alpine Ontario Para Race Team (AOPRT) or (OPAST) Educates, promotes, and trains Para Athletes to participate in para alpine racing * members train, compete and promote para alpine racing at all levels * members who have a variety of congenital and acquired physical challenges, racing in stand up, sitting or visually impaired categories |
| Hours | Call for information |
| Dates | starts in January * Ontario CADS Festival March 26 to 31, 2017 |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) and up differently abled children, youth and adults |
| Application | physician's permission, along with medical history, required * individual assessments are necessary to determine suitability for program * registration begins in September at individual participating locations * Visit www.cadsontario.ca to complete list of programs * must obtain CADS membership for participation, but membership does not guarantee placement in a program and should only be purchased after acceptance into a program * see website for details * See website for 2018-2019 season deadline |
| Languages | English - Website, Programs, Publications, e newsletter to members ; Volunteers may be required to complete a police background check |
| Fees | Membership ; Program ; Membership & Program Fees vary depending on program location |
| Site Location | York Region |
| Located In Community | York Region |
| Mailing Address | c/o CADS Ontario 145 Dew St King City, ON L7B 1L1 |
| Physical Access | Unknown |
| Service Categories | Disability Related Sports ; Disability Related Sports ~ Skiing ; Snowboarding |