More than 100 Virginia athletes with intellectual disabilities will go for the gold in slalom and giant slalom downhill events at the 2007 Special Olympics Virginia Alpine Skiing Championships, taking place on January 22nd - 23rd at Wintergreen Resort.
Wintergreen Resort has hosted these Skiing Championships since 1978. The Opening Ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22 in the courtyard at the top of the mountain. Time trials will follow from 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on selected slopes, with dinner and a dance to take place later that evening in Wintergreen’s ballroom.
Skiing competition for beginner, intermediate and advanced ability levels is from 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23 on various slopes, with medals to be awarded in the courtyard throughout the day. The Special Olympics cauldron will be extinguished at 2 p.m. during the Closing Ceremony in the courtyard. The public and media representatives are encouraged to attend all events free of charge.
Click here for 2007 Alpine Championships Event Guide
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