About Winter Sports

CPISRA offers skiing for athletes with Cerebral palsy in both Alpine and Nordic (cross-country) styles.

Alpine skiers can participate in slalom, giant slalom, super G, and downhill competitions.

Ski equipment is modified when necessary in order to ensure that all athletes can participate.

Ice sledge racing is also available for men an women over a range of distances. This sport takes place in a 400M ice rink.

Benefits

• Therapeutic
• Develop / Improve Balance

Competitive Opportunities

Skiers with cerebral palsy (classes CP5 – CP8) have the opportunity to take part in competitions through their respective national sports organization.

Some countries offer opportunities to compete at events such as the Paralympics in Alpine and Nordic Skiing. Competitive skiing for those in classes CP1-CP4 are still under development and should be available in the near future.

In the mean time, it may of course still be enjoyed at the recreational level.