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Parents will remain on the premises.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity to try a new sport in a relaxed environment, try on the boots, click yourself into some ski&#8217;s and enjoy being outside in the fresh air.<\/p>\n<p>Gloves and waterproof clothing should be worn for skiing, all other equipment is provided.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure if the sessions are suitable, do get in touch and we can work it out together. The team at Adventure Aberdeen Snowsports has a huge deal of experience with children and adults with ASN and have done so well at the Special Olympics World Games.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a wee article I found about Bob Thow a volunteer ski instructor who will be taking our session.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dHIzVkbVhB\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressandjournal.co.uk\/fp\/sport\/other\/6573305\/special-olympics-aberdeen-coach-bob-thow\/\">Local Hero: The Special Olympics coach, Bob Thow, helping people of all abilities down Aberdeen slopes for 15 years<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Local Hero: The Special Olympics coach, Bob Thow, helping people of all abilities down Aberdeen slopes for 15 years&#8221; &#8212; Press and Journal\" 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