Welcome
The Bart J Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center offers ski and snowboard lessons for people that have a cognitive and/or physical disability at Bromley, Stratton and The Hermitage Mountains. The Bart Adaptive Sports Center has a dedicated corps of over 50 highly trained volunteers, many of whom are PSIA Certified, that provide lessons using the latest in adaptive techniques and equipment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide people with disabilities and their families the opportunity to enjoy outdoor sports with a special focus on snow sports.
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$30,000 MATCH CHALLENGE
Dear Friends,
The Bart J. Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center provides people with cognitive and physical disabilities and their families the opportunity to enjoy both winter and summer sports. The center runs programs at Bromley, Stratton, and The Hermitage. Last season, the center conducted over 500 ski and snowboard lessons.
With the motto, “The Only Limits That Anyone Has Are The Limits That They Set Themselves,” the Bart Center focuses on making sure people of all ages living with disabilities have access to outdoor sports. From small children who finally get to ski or snowboard with their families to veterans who thought they’d never be able to ski again, the center has witnessed the direct, positive impact that sports can have on quality of life, including combating obesity and building self-confidence.
The Bart J. Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center provides people with cognitive and physical disabilities and their families the opportunity to enjoy both winter and summer sports. The center runs programs at Bromley, Stratton, and The Hermitage. Last season, the center conducted over 500 ski and snowboard lessons.
With the motto, “The Only Limits That Anyone Has Are The Limits That They Set Themselves,” the Bart Center focuses on making sure people of all ages living with disabilities have access to outdoor sports. From small children who finally get to ski or snowboard with their families to veterans who thought they’d never be able to ski again, the center has witnessed the direct, positive impact that sports can have on quality of life, including combating obesity and building self-confidence.
We have received a DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR match up to $30,000 through January 10, 2021
We are reaching out today to ask for your compassion and consideration as we look forward to our 19th year of service. Like so many other non-profits, the Bart Center is amid the most challenging of times. COVID-19 forced our programs to come to an abrupt stop last winter, and in turn, our summer programming was not at full capacity.
Additionally, several of the Bart Center’s in-person fundraisers had to be canceled this winter. As a non-profit, that relies heavily on events to secure the funds needed to deliver crucial programming, your support is needed now more than ever. Your contribution will allow people who rely on the Bart Center as a resource to continue to thrive without limits. If you make your donation before January 10, 2021, it will be doubled in value. Gifts of all sizes are welcome and are valued.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Additionally, several of the Bart Center’s in-person fundraisers had to be canceled this winter. As a non-profit, that relies heavily on events to secure the funds needed to deliver crucial programming, your support is needed now more than ever. Your contribution will allow people who rely on the Bart Center as a resource to continue to thrive without limits. If you make your donation before January 10, 2021, it will be doubled in value. Gifts of all sizes are welcome and are valued.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Donation Impact
In addition to having our winter come to an abrupt stop, our summer programming is not at full capacity, COVID-19 has forced a number of Bart Adaptive Sports Center's in person fundraisers to be cancelled. As a non-profit that relies heavily on events to secure the funds needed to deliver crucial programming, your support is needed now more than ever.
Donations for the Bart Center will help continue to deliver creative, mission- driven programming to our participants that promotes physical and emotional health, while participating in sports in our local communities.
Donations for the Bart Center will help continue to deliver creative, mission- driven programming to our participants that promotes physical and emotional health, while participating in sports in our local communities.
Our Story
Celebrate our Veterans:
Wounded Military Heroes Weekend
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Save the Date!
Cancelled due to current Pandemic Tentatively Scheduled for January 29 & 30, 2022. Contact us for more information programs@bartadaptive.org |
Watch to learn about the history of Wounded Military Heroes Weekend at Bromley Mountain.
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Testimonials
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Our thanks goes to all who organize the Bart Center’s activities. As a mother of a special needs child, I am always searching for activities that include my entire family yet be sensitive to the needs of my child with a disability. |
The Bart Center has an incredible vision and in our son’s case, is accomplishing such a beautiful thing as allowing a child to feel a sense of belonging in a nurturing and kind environment. |
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How you helped me pick up the pieces of my shattered life and build something that was far better than what I started with. Keep up the good work guys, you are changing lives. |
