Since 1997 over 80 individuals with disabilities in the
middle Tennessee area have tried Adaptive water-skiing in a program sponsored by
the Tennessee Wheelchair Athletic Association. In August of 1997 Tennessee
Wheelchair Athletic Association and Patriot Ski Club at Center Hill Lake started
a something totally new for the middle Tennessee area, Adaptive Water-skiing.
With the help of Phil Martin and Adaptive Aquatics Inc the first Adaptive
Water-Skiing Clinic was held August 2, 1997. It was a huge success with 19
people skiing; most for the first time. Since then the interest has grown with
many skiers/volunteers. The Music City Water Ski Club on Percy Priest Lake has
also joined in and helps some of the clinics.
Annually the program has
4-6 ski events, some on Center Hill Lake and some on Percy Priest Lake. The
program is open to children and adults as well as most types of disabilities.
The following type of disabilities have participated: Para, Quads, Amputees,
Blind, Downs Syndrome, CP. Adaptive Water-skiing is a great activity for anyone
who loves the water or wants a challenge; Even the beginner will have success
and a good time water-skiing.
For more information or sign up to ski for 2007
June 16 Percy Priest Lake - Near Poole Knobs Information and Directions
July 19 Center Hill Lake - Holmes Creek Information and Directions
August 9 Center Hill Lake - Holmes Creek Information and Directions
Contact Mike Sells at 615-831-3190 or mikesells77@comcast.net
