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• 18 yrs old
• Advanced intermediate or better skier/boarder (skiing evaluation by WMASS staff required)
• Commit to 5 days of training and 15 days of coaching.  (20 days total)
• Training must be completed by the end of December

• Season Pass
• Training in the latest adaptive techniques from experienced coaches
• Discount at the Loon cafeteria (only for WMASS volunteer)

Clinic Outline

• Skier Responsibility Code or Safety Tip
• Common Disabilities - Discussion
• Common Medications and Side Effects
• Typical Equipment Used
• ATS/AASI adaptations for the disability/equipment
• Teaching Adaptations
• Typical Problem/Solutions
• Safety Issues - Group Handling Skills
• Discuss Terrain Selection
• Stress Importance of Folder Review
• Chair lift - safety straps are recommended
• At least one locking carabineer (for evac) with any sit down lesson mono or bi)
• Helmets are recommended.
• Seizure risk - must use harness.
• If you have a high risk lesson - take a radio.
• Review evac procedure on any sit clinic