Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding

The Alpine program consists of both downhill skiing and snowboarding. Skiing and Snowboarding are sports that involve athletes descending a slope, which is covered with snow, on either ski’s or a snowboard.

Area 26's Ski and Snowboard team, is looking for new members. No previous skiing or snowboarding experience is necessary, but it does help. The team works with athletes on racing skills.

Athletes compete in slalom, giant slalom, and super-giant slalom.   Area 26 boasts a dedicated group of coaches and athletes. We welcome all levels to come join in the fun!

Contact: Ed and Marta Morrissey

Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding

Alpine skiing is one of the top Special Olympics sports. It's a demanding sport, and athletes will benefit by being in good physical condition to compete successfully and safely. Alpine skiing and snowboarding requires, in addition to a basic combination of endurance and strength, a high capacity of quickness and action/reaction endurance.

Through proper training, athletes will improve their physical, psychological and mental efficiency. 

Alpine Skiing Fact Sheet

Racing

Athletes in both skiing and snowboarding train to race in slalom, giant slalom, and super-giant slalom. Slalom is the shortest and lowest race with the most turns. Giant slalom is a faster race with fewer turns. Super-giant slalom is the fastest race with the least number of turns.

Snowboarding Fact Sheet

Pre-season Practice

Dry-land training: Lake Accotink Park 

Practice is on Sundays from 11-12. Use the Highland Street entrance, and we meet under the train trestle. 

We work on conditioning, balance, strength,  race strategy and equipment familiarization to get ready for the cold.

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In Season

Mountain training: Practice Location: Ski Liberty  in Carroll Valley, PA on Sunday mornings from 8-1, and are usually back in the area by 2:30-3 p.m. 

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Address

7500 Accotink Park Rd
Springfield, VA

Email

[email protected]

On the slopes

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