Adaptive Action Sports
We provide Action Sports recreation programs and high level snowboard training for youth, young adults and wounded veterans living with permanent physical disabilities.
Skateboarding and Snowboarding are the sports and skills we teach and use to enrich the quality of lives of the participating individual.
We provide fun, healthy exercise, skate- and snowboard skill-development, camaraderie and esteem- building activities to adaptive individuals.
Provide state-of-the-art action sports skills training by AAS’ certified instructors who have experience working with all ages and all skill levels.
Raise awareness of skate- and snowboarding as challenging and rewarding sports for adaptive riders.
Increase the level of expectation and respect for the abilities and potential of adaptive individuals.
Provide programs for riders whose goals are to increasingly enjoy recreational riding through the development of their skill sets.
We also Introduce the AAS pipeline to riders of all abilities and scout for – and train — those with interest and potential to (a) become part of our Skate Demonstration Team or (b) compete for a spot on the US National Parasnowboard Team.
AAS programs and events enrich the lives of participants and spectators while demonstrating that “disabled” individuals can “live beyond limits.”
The impact is attitudinal change for both the adaptive and general populations. AAS athletes become mentors & role-models supporting new athletes along the way.
Spectators and athletes alike leave AAS events and programs, feeling as if they too can LIVE BEYOND LIMITS.
Activities
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There is a lot to the sport – more than numbers on the scoreboard, the human side to this is a very powerful experience and I think all the para-athletes can appreciate that they are working to help each other. It brings countries and people together in a marvelous way.Jan Whitaker, President of Paralympic Sport…
Snowboarding
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…
Mountain Biking
Downhill is for those who want the rush. It’s high-speed and exhilarating. – Sandy Olney Mountain Biking 101 Rollin’ Down the Mountain If you like nurturing your independence, appreciate the outdoors and enjoy an adrenalin rush, then downhill mountain biking may be the sport for you. Downhill mountain biking is exactly what the…
Camping
Fishing
Flyfishing made a real big difference in my recovery and helped flip that switch from thinking about negative things to positive things. There is a lot of peace and a lot of connecting with nature involved with fishing. – David Folkerts, Chief Operations Officer of Project Healing Waters Fishing 101 Photo Credits: Matt Romero,…
Kayaking
When you go skiing, you need to find a mountain and cold weather. You don’t need anything special to start kayaking. Kayaking is just down the road. -Joe Mornini, Executive Director of Team River Runner Getting Started Looking to spend a quiet afternoon enjoying the outdoors and scenery? Perhaps you’re more of a thrill…
Paddle Boarding
Rafting
About Adaptive Rafting Considered an extreme adventure sport, rafting, or white water rafting, is a popular recreational activity. With the help of a guide, you make your way down the river, maneuvering through rapids, and navigating around rocks. You can choose the experience you want, whether it be a relaxing ride down the river or…
Skateboarding
Jon Comer began skateboarding at the age of 10, and it was soon after that he knew that it would be his life’s passion. “Within two years of doing it, I knew I’d be doing it for life,” he says. “I’m stoked.” Comer, 30, a professional skateboarder and below-the-knee amputee, will provide tips, answer questions,…
Wakeboarding
Cycling
Rain, sleet, snow, or hail … it seems that no matter the weather, you can always see a cyclist biking for pleasure, on an errand, or keeping fit. The love of bike riding is rapidly growing across nearly every demographic. Cycling has always been a great way to enjoy the outdoors, socialize with fellow bikers,…
Surfing
Surfing 101 Catch a WaveLooking for a unique way to get in your morning cardio? Planning a beach vacation and want to learn a new activity? Consider getting out on a surfboard and catching a wave. Surfers will tell you there is no better way to get in a core workout or watch a sunrise/set…
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