Recreation:

Wasatch Adaptive
Sports
Brittnee Webster, Lindsey Fronk, Elise Tautkus

About Wasatch Adaptive Sports

● 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization
● Established in 1977
● Provides affordable recreational and educational opportunities for children, adults and
veterans to share with their support network or family.
● Programs designed to build strength, stamina, and self-esteem while enhancing the
quality of life for all participants.
● State-of-the-art adaptive sports equipment
WAS History

1977 1986
Developed NFL 2010
Founded by Peter
Celebrity Ski Classic Inception of
Mandler
1983 1990’s Veterans program
501 (c) (3) non Collaboration
profit status with Medical
Organizations

Purpose of Services
Philosophy: The mission of Wasatch Adaptive Sports is to encourage individuals with adaptive needs
and their families to realize their potential and engage in active living through year-round recreational,
educational and social programs.

Wasatch Adaptive Sports programming focuses on increasing independence and mobility in a social
environment.
Services
● Skiing
● Snowboarding
● Snowshoeing
● Cycling (indoor and outdoor)
● Adaptive yoga
● Hiking/Orienteering
● Mountain biking
● Paddle boarding
● Kayaking
● Fishing
● And much more

Services For Veterans

● Backcountry Awareness Clinic
● Summer retreats
● Introduction to mountain recreation clinic
● Adaptive yoga
Requirements
● Prerequisite
○ Medical condition
○ No age restriction
● Application
○ Registration form
○ Intake form
○ Liability release form
○ Contact after form submission

Community Involvement
● Funding
○ Corporate sponsors
○ Events/auctions
○ Private donations
○ Volunteers
● Scholarships
○ Full or partial scholarships available to participants
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Contact information

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort

9385 S, Snowbird Center Dr.
Snowbird, Utah, 84092-9000
Phone: 801-933-2188
Fax: 801.935.8338
Email: info@wasatchadaptivesports.org
Website: https://wasatchadaptivesports.org/
References
https://wasatchadaptivesports.org/

https://www.facebook.com/wasatchadaptivesports/