What is Para-alpine skiing?
Q: What is Para-alpine skiing?
A: Para-alpine skiing is a winter sport that has been adapted to the needs of people with a disability. It includes ski poles (outrigger skis), and a chair on a ski (sit-skis, and mono-skis).
Q: Where did the sport originate?
A: Alpine skiing originated in Germany and Austria during and after the Second World War.
Q: Who governs the sport?
A: The International Paralympic Committee Sports Committee governs para-alpine skiing.
Q: What are some types of para-alpine skiing?
A: Types of para-alpine skiing include Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, Super Combined, and Snowboard.
Q: How does classification work for para-alpine skiing?
A: Classification for para-alpine skiing is an order system designed to give equal competition between alpine skiers with different types of limited physical powers and vision. The ordering system is grouped into three general conditions of being unable - standing, unable to see, and sitting - with a factoring system that lets these groups fairly race against other people with the same type of disability.
Q: When was Alpine Skiing introduced as one of the sports at the first Winter Paralympics?
A: Alpine Skiing was introduced as one of the sports at the first Winter Paralympics in 1976, with Slalom and Giant Slalom being raced.
Q: Where were races held for 2010 Winter Paralympics para-Alpines Skiing?
A: Races for 2010 Winter Paralympics para-Alpines Skiing were held at Whistler Creekside. The race types included Downhill, Super Combined, Super G, Slalom, and Giant Slalom
