Essential Eligibility and COVID-19 Criteria

Essential Eligibility Criteria

Overall EEC’s

• If the athlete has had a traumatic injury or surgery in the past year, they must provide a doctor’s release before participation will be permitted.

• For participants with Down Syndrome, the participant must have been examined by a physician for Neurologic Symptoms of Atlantoaxial Instability, found the symptoms to be absent, and has been cleared to participate in high-risk sports.

• Be safely outside for a minimum of two hours in variable weather conditions ranging from sun and heat to rain and cold.
• Be able to transfer independently, with the assistance of an accompanying caregiver/family member, or with help from a staff/volunteer instructor.
• Be able to attend to all self-care needs including but not limited to appropriate hydration and nutrition, toileting, medications, and sunscreen independently or with the assistance of an accompanying caregiver/family member.

 

In addition, please review sport-specific essential eligibility criteria below.

Biking

• Be able to wear a helmet for the duration of the cycling experience
• Provide their own bike in safe operating condition OR use appropriate Adventure Center or DSES rental equipment as available.
• If riding independently, athlete must be able to reliably follow directions including stop, slow down, and turn.

Hiking/Adventure Center

• If hiking independently, athlete must be able to reliably follow directions including stop, slow down, and turn.

Paddling

• Be able to wear a PFD appropriately fitted for the duration of time on the water.
• Be able to turn face up from a face down position in the water independently while wearing PFD.

Skiing and Snowboarding

• Sit-down skiers weight limit is 190lbs. Exceptions will be considered if the participant is strong enough to transfer independently and down/up about 12”.
• Be able to wear a helmet and eye protection (glasses, visor, etc.) for the duration of the lesson experience.
• Be willing to ride a chairlift with at least one instructor from a different household.

Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing

• Sit-down skiers weight limit is 190lbs. Exceptions will be considered if the participant is strong enough to transfer independently and down and up about 12”.