Join the Blue Streaks!
VASS Adaptive Alpine Racing Program
The VASS Adaptive Alpine Racing Program is run in partnership with Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club.
Known as “The Blue Streaks”, this program is intended for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders with a physical or intellectual disability who have an interest in racing.
If you are a strong, confident skier who can make it down a Blue run, we want to talk to you about joining our team.
Team members will start dry land training in the fall and then train and race on Grouse on Thursday evenings and Saturdays. The team will participate in local races at Grouse Mountain as well as other races as ski areas throughout the province.
Depending on their ability, racers use recreational skis and boots or race equipment.
When:
Thursday evenings from 530PM to 830PM & Saturdays from 7:00AM to 12:00 PM, from January to March.
Where:
Meet at 6 PM on Thursdays & 7:20 AM on Saturdays outside Starbucks at the base of Grouse Mountain .
Fees:
Racing Development: $450 for 2 days of training (Thursdays and Saturdays) or $250 for 1 day of training.
Fees include VASS Program Fees (includes coaching & lift passes) and Tyee Ski Club Membership ($65)
Fees do not include any required travel, accommodation, or meals to attend out-of-town races. Fees do not include race fees.
Helmets are required for all racers.
For more information and to registration please contact the program coordinator at race@vass.ca