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Uphill Ski Club of Great Britain - With locations in Essex and Glenmore, the club promotes adaptive skiing. Includes history of the club, a list of local groups, news, gallery, schedule, sponsors, how to join, and related links.
British Adaptive Ski Team (BAST) - Information for and about the British team including: skier profiles, races, results, training opportunities, news, and links.
Streatham Youth Ice Hockey Club - Teams and divisions, news, video clips and a special hockey program for the developmentally disabled. London.
Scotland's Alternative Skiers - Offers skiing opportunities to all abilities and runs year round training groups around Scotland on artificial slopes. Provides information about the group, schedule of events, FAQs, sponsors, how to join, and an archive section.
National Handicapped Skiers Association - History of the sport, photographs, equipment, competitions, scholarships and membership details. Affiliated to the English Ski Council.
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