Registration Forms

1. Lesson Request Form – Used to request program activities each season
2. Student Application – Completed annually

Media Release & Liability Waivers

1. Move United Liability Release
2. Move United Media Release

Additional Resources

1. Sport Protection Handbook

Guidelines for Student Participation

To be eligible to participate in Maine Adaptive programming, an individual must:

• Have a permanent disability.

• Be age 4 or older (students aged 4 & 5 will be scheduled for half-day lessons and will need to have a parent or guardian present during the lesson).

• Be seizure-free for 3 months and stable on medication; in all cases of identified seizures, however, based on the nature of the activity and a review of the physician statement and medical history, Maine Adaptive may adopt appropriate program procedures to allow or preclude program participation.

• Understand that they are participating with Maine Adaptive.

• Be able to actively participate & engage appropriately in the lesson. Harassment or abusive behavior towards others, for any reason, is not tolerated.

• Be able to follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with the assistance of a companion.

• Be able to wear all protective equipment required for the activity.

• Manage personal care independently or with the assistance of a companion.

• Students may not participate in the program if we have reason to believe that they would put another , volunteer, or staff member at risk.

• If the student is a minor or has a guardian/caregiver, the guardian/caregiver must be accessible to program staff while the student is participating in the program.

• Be able to breathe independently, and not require medical devices to sustain breathing.

Student Cancellation

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise. If you have any specific questions regarding your cancellation that may conflict with our policy, please contact us directly.

• The student or parent/guardian/caregiver is required to contact the Maine Adaptive Office (207-824-2440, info@maineadaptive.org) to reschedule or cancel a lesson a minimum of 48 hours in advance of any scheduled lesson. 

• Any cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled lesson will be considered a no-show. 

• A student after three “no-shows” or last-minute cancellations within a season, he/she will forfeit his/her remaining scheduled lessons for that season. The student will be placed on the waitlist.

• Illness: In the interest of keeping our Maine Adaptive staff and students healthy, we ask that if you are feeling ill, please call and cancel your lesson. We would prefer that you stay at home and rest up!

Weather-Related Cancellations:

• Although rare, Maine Adaptive may cancel lessons for a variety of reasons, mainly weather-related. To find out if a lesson is canceled, call the office to hear any cancellation information starting at 6:30 am (207-824-2440). 
• We know the weather in Maine can differ from town to town, so if the driving is unsafe where you are, please call the main office to cancel. We understand that life is unpredictable and there may be times when you may need to cancel lessons.

• The student’s total number of lessons is not guaranteed in the event of a personal or weather-related cancellation. 

Additional program-specific guidelines:

Alpine skiing:

• Less than 200 pounds if using sit-down ski equipment.

• Stand-up skiers (whether independent, on a slider, or on a tether) must be able to assist themselves in getting up from the snow.

Paddle Sports:

• Be able to hold your head upright without head/neck support.

• Be able to maintain a closed mouth/lips while underwater.

• Be able to turn from face down to face up independently in water, while wearing a properly fitted life vest.

• Have the ability to remain seated and balanced in a boat (with or without adaptive equipment).

• Be able to reenter a capsized boat independently or with the assistance of others.

• Successfully execute a wet exit independently for any advanced paddle trips.

• At Maine Adaptive paddling lessons, you will be asked to perform these skills. In order to participate in a River Trip or Coastal Paddle, you must possess these skills as well as successfully execute a wet exit independently.

Climbing:

• Maintain balance on uneven surfaces and keep an upright position independently, with the use of personal adaptive equipment such as a wheelchair, and/ or with the assistance of a companion.

In order to belay, additional skills include:

• Be able to independently put on a harness, properly attach a belay device, and confidently perform safety checks and climbing commands.
• Be able to independently and reliably control a climbing rope through a belay device.
• Independently maintain a firm grip on the climbing rope for the time it takes the climber to ascend and descend the climbing surface.

Transportation

Transportation to all activities is ultimately the responsibility of the student. The goal of Maine Adaptive is to get individuals active, so they can enjoy sports with their family and friends independently and we may be able to connect you with others in your area looking to carpool. For more information, contact us!