The SkiAbility Ottawa 2024 Schedule:

The SkiAbility program operates weekends during July and August.  It provides each skier with a one-half hour session  —  off and on the water.  Participants may sign up for one or more program days on a first come first serve basis.  Some limits may apply.  Training days, clinics and events have been the norm for several years and are listed below.  We continue to look for opportunities to improve the service to our community both in the number of events and the quality of the programs.

See Participation or Volunteers for details and for registration.

Hope to see you on the water!

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The 2024 DRAFT Schedule: Legend:
 Program Days   Clinics   Training   In the works   Competitions   Other 

EventLocationDate 2024PL*Time
Athlete Registration opens Email request if you have not received your form Saturday June 8 to Tuesday July 2 On-line or email
Ottawa Inclusive & Para Sports Expo All Para/Inclusive Sports Carelton U, Ravens NestSaturday June 8 11 am to 3 pm
Work party to install dock at Taylor Park Taylor Park, SkiAbility areaSunday June 9 8:30 am to noon
Volunteer Training 1: (opion 1)On-line For new and returning volunteersWednesday June 12CH RH 7 pm to 9 pm7 pm to 9 pm
Work party to Refurb the trailer TBD Saturday June 15 8:30 am to noon
Volunteer Training 2: (opion 2)On-line For new and returning volunteersThursday June 20CH RH 7 pm to 9 pm
Volunteer Training 3: Taylor Park For new and returning volunteersSaturday June 22CH RH8 am to 4 pm
Program Day 1 Taylor Park Sunday July 7CH RH8 am to 4 pm
CHEO Give-it-a-go! Clinic Conditional on participationTaylor Park Wednesday July 10RH8 am to 4 pm
Program Day 2 Taylor Park Saturday July 13CH RH8 am to 4 pm
Program Day 3 Taylor Park Saturday July 20CH RH8 am to 4 pm
CHEO Give-it-a-go! Clinic  —  Alternate dateTaylor Park Wednesday July 24RH8 am to 4 pm
Program Day 4 Conditional on participationTaylor Park Saturday July 27CH RH8 am to 4 pm
Program Day 5 Taylor Park Saturday August 3CH RH8 am to 4 pm
Program Day 6 Taylor Park Saturday August 10CH8 am to 4 pm
Burnstown Clinic Conditional on participationBurnstown Rowing Club Sunday August 11CH RH9 am to 4 pm
Program Day 7 Taylor Park Saturday August 17CH8 am to 4 pm
Program Day 8 Taylor Park Saturday August 24CH RH8 am to 4 pm
Volunteer Appreciation Taylor Park Saturday September 7CH RH9 am to 4 pm
Work Party to remove dock at Taylor Park Taylor Park, SkiAbility areaSunday September 29 12 noon to 4 pm
Intenational Day of Persons with a Disability   Tuesday December 3  
  * Notes:
  • PL = Program Leader
  • All volunteers are encouraged to attend at least one training day.
  • Training Weekend : core skills for new and returning volunteers
  • Program and training dates are "best effort" and may change due to various circumstances

 

The following events are not part of the SkiAbility Ottawa event schedule but may be of interest to some foks.
EventLocationDate 

Canada's Capital Slalom Challenge

TBD Sunday June 30 to Monday July 1

World Under 17 Waterski Championships /font>

Predator Bay Calgary ABMonday July 29 to Saturday August 3

Canadian Barefoot Nationals

Dream Lake, Napanee, ONThursday August 15 to Sunday August 18

Canadian Water Ski National Championships

Safari Lake, Hamilton, Ontario Friday August 16 to Tuesday August 20

Canadian WakeSurf competition/font>

 TBD tbd

 

All dates are "Shine or Rain" unless otherwise specified.  Only thunder and lightning can keep us off the water. Fortunately, summer thunder storms are usually short lived.

In the event that a session must be canceled due to weather or mechanical problems, we will do our best to find a suitable make-up session. If a make up time cannot be arranged a refund will be considered.

In addition to the above schedule, training for athletes with an interest in adaptive competition will take place on weekdays.

All dates planned are "best effort" but may change, without notice, due to circumstances beyond our control. Stay tuned to the web site for changes.

 

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Last Updated :  1 May 2024