Central Maine Adaptive Sports

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We are a non-profit organization offering year-round adaptive sports opportunities including skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, sled hockey, track & field, kayaking and cycling.

Many students find new freedom in mobility, confidence and being part of a team. Through the program, students are able to train for the Special Olympics and/or para sports.

We also offer community “Day Programs” lessons on Friday’s through partnerships with Creative Trails, Pine Tree Society, Momentum, and John F Murphy Homes.

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Nordic Skiing

Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis. There are tons of disabled skiers flying down the slopes across the country. Experienced skiers make it look easy as they swoosh and cut their way through powdery (and sometimes not so powdery) snow. While it takes some practice to refine…

All About Snowboarding History Thank you to Lindsay Schultz for contributing information to this article. Pipelines, shredding, jibbers, and boardercross are all part of the colorful trappings of what’s attracting winter sports lovers to the country’s newest and most popular pursuit of things-that-go-bump-in-the-snow. Otherwise known as snowboarding….. Originally embraced by preteen and adolescent males who…

Snowshoeing 101 Getting Started It’s time for the fresh, chilly air and peaceful scenery offered by winter sports. If you’re looking for a way to improve balance and spatial awareness, and to get exercise at a level that you can set for yourself, consider adaptive snowshoeing this season. Snowshoeing is the “quiet” snow sport, according…