Special Olympics: Alpine Skiing Sport Center

Alpine Skiing Sport Center

Alpine skiing is one of the top Special Olympics sports, and it will be an exciting event in the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games in Korea, 29 January to 5 February. Stay up to date with alpine skiing news, events and competition results on this page. You'll find links to coaching resources, too. It's all here.

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The Joy of Competion: At the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho, USA, skiiers were congratulated by volunteers who shared their excitement. Photo by Elias Sinkus

Alpine skiing is a demanding sport, and athletes will benefit by being in good physical condition to compete successfully and safely. Alpine skiing requires, in addition to a basic combination of endurance and strength, a high capacity of quickness and action/reaction endurance. Through proper training, the athletes improve their physical, psychological and mental efficiency.

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March 07, 2013 | SOI General: Headquarters

Coaching Guide: Coaches Clinic Video on Alpine Skiing

By William Awumey

Presentation on Divisioning, the Coaching Guide and the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Alpine Skiing at the 2013 World Winter Games in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea.View Story ▼Presentation on Divisioning, the Coaching Guide and the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Alpine Skiing at the 2013 World Winter Games in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea.

February 05, 2013 | SOI General: Headquarters

Get Inspired

By Angela Ciccolo

I was so inspired by Zoe and her entire faimly. Her sister Skye and Mom and Dad spent Saturday morning at the Alpine Skiing venue. Zoe practiced every day to get ready for the competitions.View Story ▼I was so inspired by Zoe and her entire faimly. Her sister Skye and Mom and Dad spent Saturday morning at the Alpine Skiing venue. Zoe practiced every day to get ready for the competitions. She is an amazing young woman who has endured 3 strokes, but she just keeps on going with determination and nerves of steel. She never gives up. This was a wonderful day made special by friends, family and fun. Skye is equally amazing and is an equestrian. There were no horses on the slopes in Korea, but it's certain that athletic ability runs in the family!

February 05, 2013 | SOI General: Headquarters

Get Inspired

By Angela Ciccolo

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World Winter Games 2013

The 2013 Games will feature world-class competition in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, snowboarding and speedskating, among other sports in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea.

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