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 ARISE & Ski

Three ARISE & Ski participants, one in an adaptive ski sled, bundled in warm clothes on a snow-covered slope at Toggenburg Winter Sports Center in Fabius, New York.ARISE & Ski provides ski lessons and activities to people of all ages and abilities at Toggenburg Winter Sports Center in Fabius, NY. ARISE & Ski makes dreams come true for children and adults living with disabilities who want to take on the snow covered slopes at Toggenburg.

The program provides adaptive ski equipment that helps people of all abilities meet the challenge of the slopes. Innovative equipment is available and used in the lessons with the assistance of instructors and our volunteers, who receive thorough training from PSIA certified adaptive instructors.

Click here to visit the ARISE & Ski website.

Ski Lessons

A large group of ARISE & Ski participants, some who use a wheelchair, bundled in warm clothes in front of the Toggenburg Winter Sports Center ski lodge in Fabius, New York.Every Saturday & Sunday for 6 weeks in January and February, ski lessons are available for everyone. The goal is to teach individuals how to ski well enough using adaptive equipment so that they may join the regular ski classes or ski on their own with family and friends.  Skiers graduate from the bunny hill to the more challenging hills, from intensive volunteer assistance to minimal volunteer assistance.

Family Fun

The ARISE & Ski program is designed for the whole family.  Skiers in the program enjoy the exercise, independence, and camaraderie gained on the slopes.  Families enjoy the opportunity to participate in a winter recreational activity where everyone gets to have fun.

ARISE & Ski is open to people of all abilities. Some activities have a fee. Please call (315) 671-3094 about ARISE & Ski upcoming events and activities.

Volunteering

ARISE & Ski depends on volunteers both in and out of the lodge, and we always need more. Volunteers of all skiing abilities are welcome, and training is provided.  Not only can you help make dreams come true for skiers with disabilities, but volunteers receive a free lift pass for each shift worked.

Click here to download the ARISE & Ski Volunteer Application (PDF format - 667 kb)and click here to download the Rental Agreement (PDF format - 48 kb). Please note that the forms are PDFs. Adobe Reader is required to read files in PDF format. Click here to download Adobe reader for free.

Calendar

Description Date Location

Volunteer Information Meeting

September 6, 2011
Tuesday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Manlius Public Library
1 Arkie Albanese Ave
Manius, NY 13104 

Dryland Training:
Disability Awareness

 

September 26, 2011
Monday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Manlius Public Library
1 Arkie Albanese Ave
Manius, NY 13104 

Volunteer Information Meeting

 

October 3, 2011
Monday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ARISE Syracuse
635 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203

Dryland Training:
Disability Awareness

 

October 20, 2011
Thursday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ARISE Syracuse
635 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203

Volunteer Information Meeting

 

November 9, 2011
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ARISE Respite Center
520 Tuscarora Rd.
Chittenango, NY 13037

Dryland Training:
Disability Awareness

 

November 28, 2011
Monday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ARISE Respite Center
520 Tuscarora Rd.
Chittenango, NY 13037