Competition

Founded in 1984 by three-time world disabled alpine ski champion Paul DiBello, the NSCD Competition Program is the largest of its kind in the United States. The program is also home to the Winter Park Disabled Ski Team, which has consistently dominated competitions throughout North America. At the4 2006 Paralympics in Turin Italy, the NSCD’s goal is to bring back 30 medals in alpine events. Competition program staff also conducts youth development racing camps at ski resorts throughout the United States to train potential team members.

Youth Development Camps
These introductions to ski racing are open to adaptive skiers of any age. Hosted by the NSCD and Disabled Sports USA.

Winter Park Disabled Ski Team Holiday Camp
Held in conjunction with the Huntsman Cup in Park City, Utah, intermediate and advanced skiers practice skills in slalom and giant slalom gate training

World Disabled Invitational
February 13, 2005; Winter Park Resort
Held in conjunction with the Wells Fargo Bank Cup, this is the only ski race in the world that allows racers with different disabilities to compete directly against one another

Meridian Cup Camp
This mid-level development camp precedes the Columbia Crest Cup at Winter Park

17th Annual Columbia Crest Cup
This race is the largest and one of the most difficult disabled ski races in the country – it also serves as the premier qualifier for the U.S. Nationals.

Hail Mary Race Camp
This session preceded the U.S. Disabled Ski National Championships.