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GDSP Athlete Information
Opening Day for GDSP Athletes
Thursday, January 3, 2008
SPECIAL NOTE FOR MONDAY NIGHT ATHLETES:
You must reserve your ski time and equipment.
CALL 636-938-6478 or e-mail gdsp.org@hotmail.com
to be put on the schedule so your time is reserved.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPIANS:
If you are planning on attending the Heartland Games
you must contact Maureen Williams immediately to register,
blackjacktravel@sbcglobal.net.
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The skiing experience is available to persons with a wide variety of disabilities through GDSP. There is no charge for skiing with GDSP but each athlete must purchase a season pass from Hidden Valley. You can purchase your pass at Hidden Valley during the training sessions or print your registration out and mail it directly to Hidden Valley. Season Passes for athletes with their own equipment is $50.00. Season passes with Rental Skis and Boots are $75.00. Some participating organizations contribute to the cost of the season pass for athletes. Transportation to the program is also provided by some participating organizations.
Physically disabled skiers who ski on Monday nights includes persons with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and amputees. A variety of special equipment is provided by GDSP. Volunteers teach and assist athletes as needed. Even athletes with little coordination can experience skiing with the Bi-ski, Mono-ski, Adaptive Snow Slider or Adaptive Snow Board. Experienced volunteers tether the equipment and help the athlete learn turning skills and speed control. Ski passes for Monday night skiers using adaptive equipment is $75.00.
Visually impaired skiers, athletes from the Missouri School for the Blind and Special Olympics athletes ski on Thursday. Volunteers teach and guide athletes.
Disabled athletes can join the program through one of the participating St. Louis Area organizations or by contacting GDSP directly by e-mail:
gdsp.org@hotmail.com
Supporting Organizations:
Special Olympics
St. Louis Wheel Chair Association
United States Assocation of Blind Athletes
Missouri School for the Blind
Veteran's Administration Jefferson Barracks
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Each year, GDSP sponsors and provides volunteer coaches for Special Olympics skiers who compete at the Heartland Special Olympics Games at Snow Creek near Kansas City. In 2008, the games will be held on January 24 and 25. GDSP does not control registration for this event. Athletes must register through Maureen Williams at blackjacktravel@sbcglobal.net. For additional information contact Maureen at 314-831-7875.
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Athletes and Volunteers
Join the Fun
Print Your Registration Form and Mail it to:
Hidden Valley Ski Area
17409 Hidden Valley Drive
Wildwood, Missouri 63025
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