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DISABLED SKIING [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Disabled Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- para alpine skiing
1, record 1, English, para%20alpine%20skiing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- adaptive alpine skiing 2, record 1, English, adaptive%20alpine%20skiing
correct
- disabled alpine skiing 3, record 1, English, disabled%20alpine%20skiing
correct
- para alpine 1, record 1, English, para%20alpine
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are five events in para alpine skiing: downhill, Super-G, slalom, giant slalom and super combined. Athletes with physical disabilities compete ... standing and on sit-skis while visually impaired racers are accompanied by a guide skier. 1, record 1, English, - para%20alpine%20skiing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- para-alpine skiing
- para-alpine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Sports adaptés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ski alpin adapté
1, record 1, French, ski%20alpin%20adapt%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ski alpin handisport 2, record 1, French, ski%20alpin%20handisport
correct, masculine noun
- paraski alpin 3, record 1, French, paraski%20alpin
correct, masculine noun
- ski para-alpin 4, record 1, French, ski%20para%2Dalpin
masculine noun
- para ski alpin 5, record 1, French, para%20ski%20alpin
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a cinq épreuves en ski para-alpin : la descente, le super-G, le slalom, le slalom géant et le super combiné. Les athlètes ayant des déficiences physiques concourent debout et sur des skis assis tandis que les skieurs ayant une déficience visuelle sont accompagnés par un skieur guide. 6, record 1, French, - ski%20alpin%20adapt%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
para ski alpin : L'élément «para» est parfois employé comme qualificatif devant un nom pour désigner un sport pratiqué par une personne en situation de handicap. Cet emploi est déconseillé, car il ne respecte pas les règles de syntaxe du français. Il convient plutôt d'employer l'élément «para-» en tant que préfixe, c'est-à-dire soudé au mot avec lequel il forme un terme. 7, record 1, French, - ski%20alpin%20adapt%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Disabled Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- para cross-country skiing
1, record 2, English, para%20cross%2Dcountry%20skiing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- adaptive cross-country skiing 2, record 2, English, adaptive%20cross%2Dcountry%20skiing
correct
- disabled cross-country skiing 3, record 2, English, disabled%20cross%2Dcountry%20skiing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para cross-country skiing is an adaptation of cross-country skiing for athletes with disabilities. Para cross-country skiers compete in events of varying distances, such as the sprint, the 10 km, the 20 km, and the relay. 4, record 2, English, - para%20cross%2Dcountry%20skiing
Record 2, Key term(s)
- paracross-country skiing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Sports adaptés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ski de fond adapté
1, record 2, French, ski%20de%20fond%20adapt%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ski de fond handisport 2, record 2, French, ski%20de%20fond%20handisport
correct, masculine noun
- paraski de fond 3, record 2, French, paraski%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
- para ski de fond 4, record 2, French, para%20ski%20de%20fond
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] sport d'hiver qui permet aux personnes ayant une limitation physique ou sensorielle de pratiquer le ski de fond, avec un équipement adapté ou avec une ressource personnalisée. 3, record 2, French, - ski%20de%20fond%20adapt%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ski debout se pratique par les gens ayant une déficience d'un membre supérieur ou inférieur ou une vision limitée. Les athlètes ayant une déficience visuelle sont accompagnés par un guide qui leur indique la voie à suivre lors des compétitions. [En] ski assis, le skieur utilise une luge, en forme de chaise, qui est installée sur deux skis de fond. Des bâtons courts sont utilisés pour la propulsion. 5, record 2, French, - ski%20de%20fond%20adapt%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
para ski de fond : L'élément «para» est parfois employé comme qualificatif devant un nom pour désigner un sport pratiqué par une personne en situation de handicap. Cet emploi est déconseillé, car il ne respecte pas les règles de syntaxe du français. Il convient plutôt d'employer l'élément «para-» en tant que préfixe, c'est-à-dire soudé au mot avec lequel il forme un terme. 6, record 2, French, - ski%20de%20fond%20adapt%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Disabled Sports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing-National Capital Division
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%2DNational%20Capital%20Division
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CADS - NCD 2, record 3, English, CADS%20%2D%20NCD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing – National Capital Division (CADS – NCD) was formed in 1979. [It is] a registered charity [and] a provincial-level sports organization member of CADS. [The Association oversees] the adaptive ski and snowboard programs and services operating in the regions of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. CADS – NCD provides the resources and support to break down barriers to these activities and in so doing, embrace a healthy lifestyle, camaraderie and fun. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%2DNational%20Capital%20Division
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sports adaptés
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - National Capital Division
1, record 3, French, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%20%2D%20National%20Capital%20Division
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CADS - NCD 2, record 3, French, CADS%20%2D%20NCD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Disabled Sports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing-Alberta
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%2DAlberta
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- CADS - Alberta 2, record 4, English, CADS%20%2D%20Alberta
correct
- Alberta Association for Disabled Skiing 3, record 4, English, Alberta%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CADS - [Alberta] is the provincial chapter ... of The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). 4, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%2DAlberta
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Their] mission is to empower Albertans with a disability through enabling access to adaptive alpine skiing and snowboarding for all levels. [CADS - Alberta] does this through advocacy, education, leadership and technology, and by connecting in community athletes, families, partners and friends. 5, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%2DAlberta
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports adaptés
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - Alberta
1, record 4, French, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%20%2D%20Alberta
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- CADS - Alberta 2, record 4, French, CADS%20%2D%20Alberta
correct
- Alberta Association for Disabled Skiing 3, record 4, French, Alberta%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Disabled Sports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing-Ontario
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%2DOntario
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- CADS Ontario 2, record 5, English, CADS%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[CADS Ontario is] committed to promoting CADS programs that are inspiring and exciting for skiers and volunteers alike. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%2DOntario
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Objectives. Promotion of skiing for persons with disabilities in order to enable full integration into society. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%2DOntario
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports adaptés
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - Ontario
1, record 5, French, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%20%2D%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- CADS Ontario 2, record 5, French, CADS%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-09-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Blind Sports Federation Alpine Skiing Rulebook 2005-2009
1, record 6, English, International%20Blind%20Sports%20Federation%20Alpine%20Skiing%20Rulebook%202005%2D2009
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- IBSA Alpine Skiing Rules 1, record 6, English, IBSA%20Alpine%20Skiing%20Rules
correct, international
- Rules for Alpine Skiing for the Disabled 2, record 6, English, Rules%20for%20Alpine%20Skiing%20for%20the%20Disabled
correct, international
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IBSA Alpine Skiing Rules apply to all IBSA-sanctioned events in Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, Parallel and Combined Competitions. These rules have been determined and adopted by the IBSA Alpine Skiing Subcommittee. These rules include the rule changes approved by the IBSA Technical Subcommittee. The below rules will from now on be the only valid means of reference for this sport, overruling any previously published rules on Alpine Skiing. 2, record 6, English, - International%20Blind%20Sports%20Federation%20Alpine%20Skiing%20Rulebook%202005%2D2009
Record 6, Key term(s)
- IBSA Rules for Alpine Skiing for the Disabled
- Alpine Skiing Rulebook of the International Blind Sports Federation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Règlement Ski Alpin IBSA 2005-2009
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A8glement%20Ski%20Alpin%20IBSA%202005%2D2009
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Règles du ski alpin IBSA 1, record 6, French, R%C3%A8gles%20du%20ski%20alpin%20IBSA
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les règles du ski alpin s'appliquent à tous les événements approuvés par l'IBSA [Fédération internationale des sports pour personnes aveugles], en Descente, Super-G, Slalom Géant, Slalom, en compétitions parallèles et combinées. Ces règles ont été décidées et approuvées par le sous-comité du ski alpin de l'IBSA. Ces règles incluent les changements de règlement approuvés par le sous-comité technique IBSA. Les règles ci-dessous seront dorénavant les références pour ce sport, toutes les anciennes n'auront plus lieu d'être. 2, record 6, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20Ski%20Alpin%20IBSA%202005%2D2009
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Règlement Ski Alpin de la Fédération internationale des sports pour personnes aveugles
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-07-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Disabled Sports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- disabled skiing
1, record 7, English, disabled%20skiing
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports adaptés
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ski pour athlètes ayant un handicap
1, record 7, French, ski%20pour%20athl%C3%A8tes%20ayant%20un%20handicap
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ski pour athlètes handicapés 1, record 7, French, ski%20pour%20athl%C3%A8tes%20handicap%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
- ski pour athlètes ayant une déficience 1, record 7, French, ski%20pour%20athl%C3%A8tes%20ayant%20une%20d%C3%A9ficience
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ski adapté 1, record 7, French, ski%20adapt%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise le terme «ski pour athlètes ayant une déficience» dans les contextes reliés aux athlètes ayant une déficience visuelle. 1, record 7, French, - ski%20pour%20athl%C3%A8tes%20ayant%20un%20handicap
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
- Esquí y snowboard
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- esquí para deportistas con discapacidad
1, record 7, Spanish, esqu%C3%AD%20para%20deportistas%20con%20discapacidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- esquí adaptado 1, record 7, Spanish, esqu%C3%AD%20adaptado
correct, masculine noun
- esquí para discapacitados 2, record 7, Spanish, esqu%C3%AD%20para%20discapacitados
masculine noun
- esquí de minusválidos 3, record 7, Spanish, esqu%C3%AD%20de%20minusv%C3%A1lidos
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-07-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing
1, record 8, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CADS 2, record 8, English, CADS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) is a volunteer based non-profit organization having the objective of promoting alpine skiing for persons with a disability. 3, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. This name is in their Constitution and By Laws. 4, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne pour les skieurs handicapés
1, record 8, French, Association%20canadienne%20pour%20les%20skieurs%20handicap%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ACSH 2, record 8, French, ACSH
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne des sports pour skieurs handicapés 3, record 8, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20sports%20pour%20skieurs%20handicap%C3%A9s
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne pour les skieurs handicapés (ACSH) est une organisation volontaire à but non lucratif qui a pour objectif de faire la promotion du ski alpin auprès des personnes [handicapées]. 4, record 8, French, - Association%20canadienne%20pour%20les%20skieurs%20handicap%C3%A9s
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation principale et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. Cette appellation est utilisée officiellement et apparaît dans la constitution de l'Association. 4, record 8, French, - Association%20canadienne%20pour%20les%20skieurs%20handicap%C3%A9s
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-10-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Disabled Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports
1, record 9, English, Vancouver%20Island%20Society%20for%20Adaptive%20Snowsports
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- VISAS 1, record 9, English, VISAS
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Vancouver Island Skiing for the Disabled Society 1, record 9, English, Vancouver%20Island%20Skiing%20for%20the%20Disabled%20Society
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sports adaptés
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports
1, record 9, French, Vancouver%20Island%20Society%20for%20Adaptive%20Snowsports
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- VISAS 1, record 9, French, VISAS
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Vancouver Island Skiing for the Disabled Society 1, record 9, French, Vancouver%20Island%20Skiing%20for%20the%20Disabled%20Society
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-10-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing Nova Scotia
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Disabled%20Skiing%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CADS Nova Scotia 2, record 10, English, CADS%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 3, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Disabled%20Skiing%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing Nova Scotia
1, record 10, French, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- CADS Nova Scotia 2, record 10, French, CADS%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 10, French, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Disabled%20Skiing%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-09-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Disabled Skiing Association of Manitoba
1, record 11, English, Disabled%20Skiing%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- DSAM 2, record 11, English, DSAM
correct, Manitoba
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 11, English, - Disabled%20Skiing%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Disabled Skiing Association of Manitoba
1, record 11, French, Disabled%20Skiing%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- DSAM 2, record 11, French, DSAM
correct, Manitoba
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 11, French, - Disabled%20Skiing%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-05-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Eastern Canadian Disabled Skiing Championship 1, record 12, English, Eastern%20Canadian%20Disabled%20Skiing%20Championship
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Capital Commission Winterlude. 1, record 12, English, - Eastern%20Canadian%20Disabled%20Skiing%20Championship
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Eastern Canadian Disabled Skiing Championship 1, record 12, French, Eastern%20Canadian%20Disabled%20Skiing%20Championship
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu du la Commission de la Capitale nationale. 1, record 12, French, - Eastern%20Canadian%20Disabled%20Skiing%20Championship
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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