Alpine Skiing
Alpine Skiing is a demanding sport, and athletes will benefit by being in good physical condition to compete successfully and safely. In addition to a basic combination of endurance and strength, Alpine Skiing requires a high capacity of quickness and action/reaction endurance. Through proper training, the athletes improve their physical, psychological and mental efficiency.
Did you know?
- Approximately 150 athletes train and compete in this demanding sport each year.
Special Olympics rules follow the International Ski Federation rules for alpine racing with a few modifications. - In 1993, Special Olympics North Carolina athlete Donna Parker attended the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria to compete in alpine skiing.
- In 1974, Jim Cottrell with the French Swiss Ski College in Blowing Rock was instrumental in introducing alpine skiing to the Special Olympics movement.
- SONC held its first Winter Games in 1994. They have continued ever since hosted at Appalachian Ski Mountain located between Blowing Rock and Boone.
ALPINE SKIING COACH RESOURCES
Coaching guide, rules and other materials for coaches
Find Alpine Skiing events near you
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Sport Development Teams (SDT) are responsible for assisting with local and state level programs and competition, educating coaches and officials, and promoting active engagement among athletes throughout the year. Click here for more information. Certified clinicians supplement the SDT by providing coaches training in their community.
Officiate for Special Olympics North Carolina by donating your time as a sports official. Contact sports@sonc.net for more information.
Alpine Skiing Sport Development Team
Jim Cottrell
Alpine SDT Director
Boone
Ron Henries
Boone
Roachel Laney
Boone
Sam Lloyd
Adaptive Skiing
Tryon
Michael Maybee
Blowing Rock
Herb Vogt
Coach resource for dryland training for athletes
Morganton
