Green Mountain Adaptive Sports

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Green Mountain Adaptive Sports is a Vermont-based non-profit founded in 2010 on the belief that access to sports and recreational programs are a powerful means for people with disabilities to develop independence as well as physical and mental well-being. We focus on getting people out and having fun. We value the effect our programs have on entire families.

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities living in or visiting Vermont by sponsoring participation in adaptive sports and recreational programs. We work cooperatively with our partner organizations to enhance their ability to deliver a quality experience to persons with disabilities.

We further our mission through three activities:
-Providing scholarships to Vermont residents living with permanent disabilities that fund programs offered through our partner organizations;
-Providing grants to support advanced training to adaptive coaches affiliated with our partner organizations;
-Providing specialized adaptive equipment.

Kayaking
New in 2021. Test your skills at kayaking at the Waterbury Reservoir with GMAS and our partners from the Northeast Disabled Athletic Association.

Movement Classes
New in 2021. Acrobats & ninjas, this program is for you! Bounce on the trampolines, climb, and get in the obstacles course at Elevate Movement Collective in Stowe.

Swimming
One of GMAS’s most popular programs focuses on acclimation to the aquatic environment, stroke work, and competition swimming at The Swimming Hole in Stowe.

Paddle Boarding
Back by popular demand, GMAS is partnering with UMIAK at the Waterbury Reservoir to introduce paddle boarding to the GMAS athletes.

Indoor Rock Climbing
GMAS’s year – round program pushes athletes of all ages to their limits while rock climbing at Stowe Rocks and at Metro Rocks in Essex Junction.

Ski & Ride
GMAS sponsors Vermont athletes of all ages and abilities so they can explore the wonders of skiing and riding at Stowe Mountain Resort.