News And Events

Maine Handicapped Skiing has programs and events year-round! Stay informed about and get involved in our programs, events and outreach activities. To download our most recent Newsletter, click here.

Calendar of Events

Beach to Beacon Team MHS Send-Off Party
August 5, 2010 -- Livevital PT + Performance, Portland
Come tour the amazing facility of our newest corporate sponsor and meet the athletes racing in this year's Beach to Beacon for Team MHS. The event will feature food, beverage and raffles as well. For more information, click here.

TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K
August 7, 2010 -- Cape Elizabeth
Because MHS is a past beneficiary of this world class road race, the organizers reserve 25 registration slots each year for runners and wheelchair racers interested in fundraising for MHS programs. To become a 2010 MHS "fundracer" and participate in the Beach to Beacon, apply here.

Ryan Fitzpatrick Memorial Portland Pie Golf Tournament
August 9, 2010 -- Woodlands Golf Club, Falmouth
The second annual Portland Pie Golf Tournament has been renamed to honor an MHS volunteer and racer who passed away this winter. Fitzy would be proud of his namesake event. To register your team, click here.

Adaptive Cycling at Acadia National Park
August 13, 2010 -- Mount Desert Island
Acadia National Park is home to incredible scenery and a huge network of centuries-old carriage roads that give riders a safe way to explore its wonders. Come join us for this exciting opportunity to take our cycling program to a new setting. Download the flier.

Veterans/No Boundaries 2010 Summer Program
August 27-30, 2010 -- Camp Wavus, Damariscotta Lake
The fifth annual summer program will feature the usual broad array of activities and camaraderie, and we are thrilled about the beautiful location of this year's program. Check out the Veterans/No Boundaries page or call for more information.

Northeast Winter Sports Summit Golf Tournament
September 14, 2010 -- Sunday River Golf Club
NWSS is an annual ski industry trade show and there is a golf tournament to benefit MHS this year. Our home mountain is also one of Maine's best golf courses. Team MHS foursomes wanted! Download the flier.

Parrotheads Golf Tournament & Party With A Purpose
October 15 & 16, 2010 -- Bethel Inn
Our friends the Parrothead Club of the Northern Tropics are hosting this opportunity to golf and "party with a purpose," all to benefit MHS's Veterans/No Boundaries program. Come play golf at the Bethel Inn course and/or join us for Friday and Saturday's evening activities. More information and discounted early registration is available here.

MHS/Iris Network Fall Fundraiser
October 15, 2010 -- South Portland
Two great organizations are joining forces to celebrate our partnership, raise money and thank our primary donors. The evening's events include dinner, cocktail reception and a show from accomplished author, athlete and TV personality, Tom Sullivan.

26th Annual Ski-A-Thon
March 26, 2011 -- Sunday River
Our annual fundraiser/festival at Sunday River Ski Resort & Sunday River Cross Country Center. Check out our Ski-a-thon page or call for more information.

 

Special Initiatives & Projects

Team MHS Coffee
$8 per 12oz bag-- Free delivery to Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Pineland or Sunday River XC Center at Wilderness House -- $5 to ship elsewhere
MHS has partnered with Carrabassett Coffee to create a special Team MHS Dark Roast, with all proceeds from sales going directly to support MHS programs! To order email Lizz or call the MHS office. All major credit cards accepted.

 

MHS News Releases & Article Links

Maine Handicapped Skiing posts all press releases via Maine News Direct. Visit the archive here.

• MHS Racers Excel at Adaptive Nationals
• 25th Anniversary Ski-A-Thon Raises Over $300,000
• Skiers and Riders Sought to Have Fun and Give Back at 25th Annual MHS Ski-A-Thon
• MHS Racing featured in Boston Globe Sports
• Maine Handicapped Skiing Benefits From Film Screening
• Darren Buker to throw out first pitch at Fenway
• MPBN airs Veterans/No Boundaries story
• Summer Veterans/No Boundaries program unprecedented success
• MHS and Sunday River busy planning 28th season
• MHS participant Lindsay Ball trains for Beach to Beacon
• Tomaszewski family profiled on MPBN in preparation for Beach to Beacon
• Peter Adams appointed Executive Director of MHS
• MHS Kicks Off 2009 Summer Programs
• MHS Racer Alex Tomaszewski sweeps Nationals
• MHS Alpine Racer featured by WMTW
• MHS to benefit from 2009 "Beach to Beacon" race
• Seth Wescott and teammates visit MHS
• Ski-A-Thon gives MHS participants chance to give back
• 2009 Winter Veterans/No Boundaries Program
• MHS Raffle Prize now on Display Slopeside
• Volunteers and Students Enjoy "First Swing" Golf Training at Toddy Brook Golf Course
• Join Maine Handicapped Skiing for an AMAZING Summer Experience
• Volunteer Summer Training Schedule Released
• Maine Handicapped Skiing Host "First Swing" Event June 2, 2008
• Maine Handicapped Skiing raises $ 288,555 in Pledges at Ski-A-Thon
• MHS Noreaster NorAm a Success
• Diana Golden and Mills Cup Final at Sunapee
• MHS Welcomes 3 Wounded Warriors to the V/NB Program
• NorAm Race hosted by MHS, March 20-22, 2008
• Race Season Continues for MHS Race Team
• MHS Athletes Bring Home 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze from 1st Race
• Veterans/No Boundaries Winter program, January 31-February 4, 2008
• MHS Shines on "Our Towns"
• Ski-A-Thon Captains Meeting, January 12, 2008
• Enjoy a Free Day of Skiing at the 23rd Annual Maine Handicapped Skiing Ski-A-Thon
• Passionate About Skiing? Volunteer At Maine Handicapped Skiing!

 

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