Sign Up Now For 3rd Annual Courage Cup Benefit Ski Race Feb. 13

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19, 2010 -- The Courage Center Ski and Snowboard Program (CCSS) is seeking participants for its third annual Courage Cup, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. All proceeds support skiers with disabilities through training instructors and providing specialized equipment.

The event, at Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wis., includes a ski race, raffle and silent auction to benefit CCSS. For $75, teams of three participants are matched with a Courage Center adaptive skier for the race. Skiers of all abilities are encouraged to sign up. Register online at www.couragecenter.org/couragecup.

What:  3rd annual Courage Cup Benefit Ski Race                    

When: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010                                             

           Registration – 9 a.m. – noon                                       

           Competition Class – 11 a.m.                                       

           Sport Class – 1:30 p.m.                                              

           Awards, Silent Auction and Raffle – 4 p.m.                   

Where:  Trollhaugen, 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, Wis.                

Cost: $25 per person; sign up in teams of three for $75. Individual participants are welcome; lift tickets sold separately.

Sponsors:  Joe's Sporting Goods and Trollhaugen                           

AboutCourage Center Ski and Snowboard (CCSS): Courage Center Ski and Snowboard is a Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) teaching school that provides ski and snowboard instruction for people with physical disabilities or visual impairments. To send a donation, please visit CourageCenter.org and click on the Courage Cup link at the bottom of the homepage.

Contact:               Jenny Walsh, Courage Center, 763-520-0480     
                            Jennifer.walsh@courage.org