Veterans Affairs’ New England Winter Sports Clinic held this week: January 9-12

What: Adaptive Winter Sports Clinic

Who: Veterans and volunteers

When: January 9 – 12, 2023

Where: James W. Campion III Rink, West Lebanon, NH

Mount Sunapee, Newbury, NH

CCBA Witherrell Recreation Center, Lebanon, NH

Background:

Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System (VA Boston) and White River Junction VA Healthcare System (WRJ VA) are co-hosting the New England Winter Sports Clinic this week. Over the years it has grown to be the nation’s second largest adaptive winter sports clinic offered to Veterans.

Monday was the clinic’s kickoff event at the James W. Campion III ice rink in West Lebanon, NH where Veterans from all over New England and further gathered to participate in adaptive sled hockey. Some were returning participants and for others this is their first try.

Tuesday through Thursday will be spent with New England Healing Sport Association at Mount Sunapee in Newbury, NH, where Veterans and caregivers will learn adaptive skiing and/or snowboarding. At the CCBA Witherrell Recreation Center in Lebanon, NH pickleball, rhythmic drumming and kayaking will be offered as an alternate adaptive sports activity on those days.