Adaptive Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles. Cross-country skiing is also the method of locomotion in the combination sport of biathlon, which adds rifle marksmanship to skiing. 

For further information on adaptive sports, please contact the sports director, Jean Brennan, at adaptive@eswgames.com.

SCHEDULE

Sunday, February 3

  • Cross-Country Sprint – 10 a.m. – Mt Van Hoevenberg Biathlon Stadium

*All schedules are subject to change

REGISTRATION FEES

  • Student: $45
  • Master: $70 
With the exception of alpine skiing (and any others we determine for some reason) registration will end at least one week prior to the Games.

REFUNDS

There are no refunds of entry fees. While registering please double check the dates of compeition and qualification requirements needed to compete. In the case of a medical emergency, depending on the circumstances, a refund MAY be considered.

Any refund requests must be made in writing and sent to: Molly Mayer Event Director, ESWG, 2608 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Impairments of mobility and vision. Amputations, spinal cord, and visual impairments are most common. Neurologic conditions that are stable will be included. Classification may be performed to determine safety in both sports

SANCTIONING BODY

United States Paralympic Nordic

Para Nordic instruction Friday, Feb. 3, ParaNordic event over Saturday and Sunday to give athletes a rest between days.