Sports Information Handbook - Special Olympics New Jersey

ALPINE SKIINGEVENTS OFFERED: Downhill, Slalom, Giant SlalomLEVELS OFFERED: Novice, Intermediate, AdvancedMINIMAL CRITERIA FOR ALPINE SKIING: In considerationof the health and safety of the athletes who will be participatingin skiing competition, a minimal criteria has been established.In order for an athlete to be considered for novice level competition,the athlete must be able to: change direction, fall and get upunassisted, and attempt to stop on his/her own.CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Local Training Programs willreceive a quota for the Winter Games.Athletes may compete in two events. To qualify for Winter Games,athletes must participate in an eight week training program withon-snow training days.REGISTRATION TIMELINEQuota Request Form Due*: November 4Winter Games Registration Due: December 4*Based on the quota requests received by the chapter office,athlete numbers could be adjusted for all local progams.WINTER GAMESDATE: January 27-29LOCATION: Mountain Creek, Vernon50Sports Information Handbook 2013-2014