Water Skiing, adaptive - Twin Cities
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Adaptive Sports and Recreation program offers adaptive waterskiing at a couple lakes around the Twin Cities Metro area. Waterskiing is a perfect sport for adaptive equipment that offers individuals with mobility, visual or other impairments the joys and benefits of watersports. Adaptive devices, including sit skis, accommodate various levels of ability.
Locations:
Medicine Lake in Plymouth - limited Friday clinics in June
Lake Owasso in Shoreview - Wednesday evenings mid-July through mid-August
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Who it is for
Beginner-level through competition-level adaptive water-skiers are welcome, ages 12 and up. We'll provide the instruction and adapted equipment for stand-up and sit-skiers. Join us for a boatload of fun! This class fills quickly. You must be pre-registered to participate.
This program is made possible with the support of a dedicated group of volunteers.
Good to know
Weather Policy
Lessons will be canceled due to rain or hazardous weather. Cancellation decisions are made each lesson day based on local weather reports and other factors. No refunds are available for missed lessons or weather cancellations.
Get involved
To participate
- Complete the CKRI Adaptive Waterskiing Interest form where you will be asked to pick your top 3 dates and location. (Opens May 1)
- If you are new to Courage Kenny adaptive waterskiing, sign up for a 15 minute waterski assessment, with a program specialist.
- Sign and return mandatory PARTICIPATION FORMS & WAIVERS.
- After June 2, we will contact you with your summer waterski schedule. We do our best to schedule everyone at least once based on availability.
If you are new to Courage Kenny adaptive waterskiing or would like more information, please contact us at 612-775-2277 or ckrisportsrecreation@allina.com.
To volunteer
Share your skills and your love of sports with our programs by volunteering. We especially need skilled boat drivers (and their boats) at Lake Owasso.
To volunteer, contact us at CKRIVolunteerService@allina.com at 612-775-2728.
For information and to register
Contact information
Megan Welty
Phone: 612-775-2280
Phone: 612-775-2280
Megan.welty@allina.com
Fee information
$20 per session
No participant will be turned away due to financial hardships. Thanks to our generous donors, scholarships are available based on financial need. To apply, complete a Scholarship / Cost Share application prior to registering for a program. Please contact us if you have any questions.
What to bring
- swimsuit
- towel
- watershoes or sandals
- water bottle
- dress in layers