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Teamwork. Confidence. Skills. Thrills. These are just four reasons why we believe people of all abilities should have a chance to participate in sports. At Crotched Mountain, we give our students and clients from our Brain Injury Center and Children's Specialty Hospital opportunities to experience a variety of sports here on our campus and at partnering sites in the local community. TR customize our Adaptive Sports programs to each individual by modifying sporting equipment, providing support from specially-trained professionals; and using universally accessible facilities. Depending upon the season, staffing, and the interests of our students and clients, Therapeutic Recreation offers a variety of Adaptive Sports including:
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Designed to introduce individuals to fishing and learn the skills of fishing like casting, reeling, baiting the hook, and taking the fish off the hook. We have two adaptive fishing poles that help reel in the line. One can be controlled by the individual through a switch and the other is controlled by a joystick. These poles make it possible for more individuals to experience the feel of catching a fish. Fishing is an event that happens once or twice a summer.
Prerequisites:
- Ability to tolerate being outside for and hour or more.
- Safety while using a fishing pole and hook.
- Safety around the water.
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The TR Department has three handcycles two adult and one junior bike. We provide the opportunity for individuals to ride the handcycles occasionally and/or on a regular basis. The handcycles are used either for the individual’s recreational enjoyment or other therapeutic values.
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Therapeutic Horseback Riding is run by UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center in Goffstown, NH. They design individual programs to work on different aspects of riding (use of reins, walking, trotting, steering). This program is a summer session that meets once a week for one hour lasting 6 weeks. More... |
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Prerequisites for riding:
- No severe allergies related to animals
- Independent bilateral postural control.
- Sitting tolerance of at least 30 minutes
- Ability to tolerate an active environment for one hour.
The program is coordinated through Climbing High in Bedford, NH. This highly adaptable activity focuses on teaching basic climbing skills as well as improving physical strength, endurance, encouraging active reaching and promoting self esteem. This program runs twice annually. The program meets once a week for one hour lasting 6 weeks
Prerequisites for
Climbing
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Ability to maintain grasp with at least one upper extremity.
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Demonstrate ability to follow one step directions.
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Weight bearing for at least 30 minutes.
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Ability to tolerate an active environment for one hour.
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Adaptive skiing/ snowboarding provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy the winter weather and participate in a physical activity outdoors. The TR Department has some adaptive equipment that helps individuals experience skiing/snowboarding using their abilities. Crotched Mountain Ski Area makes available the perfect environment for this. This is also a Special Olympic sport.
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Prerequisites for Practice
- Ability to use the adaptive equipment.
- Ability to tolerate winter weather (snow, cold temp) for two hours.
Prerequisites for State Games
- Attendance at and participation in all scheduled practices.
- Ability to tolerate an overnight trip.
- Ability to tolerate winter weather (snow, cold temp) for 2 hours.
- Ability to tolerate unstructured free time.
