On Thursday, August 8, from 12:30 to 3 pm, Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WAS) will host a free ‘Try it Day’ for anyone with a disability or neurodiversity living in or visiting Squamish looking to get active or try a new sport.
Join the Whistler Adaptive team of certified and trained staff and volunteer coaches to hike the beautiful forest trails and paddle by canoe, kayak or paddleboard the calm waters of Alice Lake Provincial Park, with an opportunity to try out theTrailRider, a unique piece of adaptive sports equipment designed to support access to remote and uneven terrain.
Participation is free! No previous experience is required, and all ability levels are welcome. Registration is available for individuals aged five and over with a disability or neurodiversity. Participants are welcome to join for the whole session or just a portion.
Founded 25 years ago in Whistler, the Whistler Adaptive charities’ vision and tagline remain the same– to ‘adapt the playground’ to enable equal access to the lakes, forests and mountains of the Sea to Sky Corridor. The organization has since extended its operation to provide a dedicated service to Squamish and Pemberton residents, which now runs year-round in complement to the central Whistler hub.
“Our Try It Days are a way to experience something new. They can be a gateway to finding an outdoor activity you did not know you could do or participate in and can help build confidence and social connections with others,” said Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Executive Director Sian Blyth. The organization has since extended its operation to provide a dedicated service to Squamish and Pemberton residents, which now runs a year-round in compliment to the main Whistler hub.
“We hope that more people will have the opportunity to benefit from the sports and therapeutic recreation programs that we offer and make physical activity a regular part of life.”
