ADAPTIVE SKI ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN
"If I can do this, I can do anything!"
ASAWM 2024/2025 Athlete capacity is full.
Please use the Athlete Waitlist form to be contacted for any additional openings.
ASA-WM Volunteers
2024/2025 UPDATES COMING SOON!
COME SKI WITH US!
Share your love of skiing and the great outdoors while helping others learn new skills and take on the challenge of skiing.
Non-skiing volunteers are also needed to assist with weekly registration, special events, bookkeeping, equipment management, marketing (social and digital), and athlete assistance.
For questions or help registering, contact Mike Tyska at miketyska@outlook.com
What’s in it for you?
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Helping others enjoy the sport you love!
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Ski for FREE* – Lift ticket for the day is provided by ASAWM.
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A reason to get to the hill – Bring family/friends along!
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Real life experience – If you are pursuing a career in PT or OT, we offer real-life experience in your field of study!
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New friends who share a love for life-long physical activity.
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FUN – You’ll get way more than you give at ASAWM.
*$40 registration fee required​​​
​Downloadable Resources:
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Adaptive Ski Association of West Michigan Handbook (54Mb .pdf)
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PSIA Alpine Adaptive Resources (multiple .pdfs)
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Dynamique Bi Ski Owners Manual (3.5Mb .pdf)
​Video Resources:
2023 ASAWM Video Training Part I: An Introduction
25 minutes
Learn from Nicole Astfalk about:
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The types of disabilities a volunteer can expect
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How to work with each type of athlete and the equipment they might use
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What to expect on the day of your first lesson
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2023 ASAWM Video Training Part II: Teaching a Lesson
25 minutes
Learn from Holly Omiljan about:
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The anatomy of a lesson
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How to manage challenging behaviors
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Other video-based resources:
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Adaptive Skiing: Coaching Fundamentals for Four-Track Skiers
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Adaptive Skiing: Coaching Fundamentals for Three-Track Skiers
Adaptive Skiing: Coaching Fundamentals for Mono-Skiers
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