Welcome to Disabled Snowsports Canterbury
Disabled Snowsports Canterbury encourages people with disabilities to learn to ski not only for recreation, but also to experience the sense of freedom of mobility, build self esteem, independence and confidence.
During the ski season we operate three ski days to Mt Hutt every week with our Instructor, Assistant Instructor and volunteer helpers. We provide two modern mini vans for transport.
We supply adaptive equipment which ensures comfortable, confident skiing for all of our members.
We are a non profit organisation based in Christchurch, New Zealand and rely on fundraising to run our ski programme. We are always in search of ways to raise funds to keep the Disabled Snowsports Canterbury ski and boarding programmes operating.
We also have a special introductory offer for first time skiers to ‘have a go’, so contact us for more information.
Skier Information
We are a fun group of people who share an enjoyment of skiing and snow boarding. We ski every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. If Mt Hutt is open we go skiing but if it is closed or on hold then we don’t go. Most arrangements for ski days and coming events are made via our answer phone: 365-8348. Please phone by Monday night so our Instructor has time to organise helpers and transport. Read more...
Helper Information
We are always on the ‘look out’ for able-bodied skiers and boarders to participate in our volunteer helpers programme. Each year we recruit skiers and boarders for training as “ski buddies” to assist our members on the ski field and ensure they are able to enjoy themselves as much as we do when skiing and riding. Our helpers do not need to be expert skiers and riders to participate in the programme. Read more...
News
Annual General Meeting 9th May 2011
Our AGM is been held on the 9th of May at Garden City Bowls, Iversen Terrace. We have booked some bowling lanes for 6:00 pm and plan to start the meeting at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome, Skiers, Helpers, Family, and those who are just curious.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Newsletter and Address List
In March we sent out a newsletter using the address list from last year. If you have moved recently due to the earthquake, or you didn't receive one for some other reason, please use the form below to let us know your updated address. Or even better download the 2011 application form and return the completed form to PO Box 13 429, Christchurch. Thanks.
Contact us
For more information either leave a message on our answer phone (03) 365 8348 and we will call you back,
Or send us a query via the following form:
About Us
Disabled Snowsports Canterbury is a non-profit organisation with a motto of: Safety, Fun, and Learning. We encourage people with disabilities to learn to ski not only for recreation, but to experience the freedom of mobility, a means of building self esteem, independence and confidence.
Bargain Booklets
Disabled Snowsports Canterbury is once again doing the Bargain Booklets for 2011. These will be available from 6 May 2011. Read more...
Membership Form
If you haven't heard from us recently, maybe we've lost your address or you've moved. Please download the 2011 Application Form and return the completed form to PO Box 13 429, Christchurch. Thanks.