New England Healing Sports Association
Website
Organization Location
PO Box 2135 180 Mount Sunapee Rd. Newbury, NH 03255
Description
Who We Are
NEHSA (New England Healing Sports Association) is a passionate group of people who pool their knowledge, skills and courage to participate in adaptive sports. Our entire organization is dedicated to providing athletes with access to outdoor sport and recreation, building new skills and igniting their confidence!
50 Years of Adaptive Sports History
First established in 1972 as “New England Handicapped Ski Association”, by a group of returning Vietnam war veterans as a weekend adaptive skiing program for veterans with physical disabilities. As the program grew, a small lodge was constructed at Mount Sunapee Resort.
Over the next several decades the program grew to include year-round adaptive sports and adaptive recreation opportunities for veterans and civilians with physical and cognitive disabilities and wee changed our name to reflect the healing power of adaptive sport and recreation to “New England Healing Sports Association.”
In 1996, NEHSA began hosting a winter sports clinic for disabled veterans in partnership with regional Veterans Associations. This event is one of the largest of its kind in New England, drawing veterans from all over the country. Through our veteran lessons and events, we remain committed to enabling access to adaptive sports and adaptive recreation for veterans with disabilities.
As we head into our 50th year of operations, we are delighted to offer year-round programming that includes adaptive kayaking, adaptive paddle boarding, adaptive skiing and snowboarding, and adaptive hiking.
Our mission
NEHSA serves individuals and families through adaptive sports, promoting healing and accomplishment.
Our vision
A world with strong, supportive communities providing full access to natural resources, an active lifestyle, and the highest possible level of independence.
Contact
Contact email - [email protected]
Phone - +1 603-763-9158
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nehsanh
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/newenglandhsa/
Upcoming events
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- Adaptive Hiking, Location: Esther Currier Wildlife Management Parking, New London, NH
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- Adaptive Hiking, Location: Webb Forest Interpretive Trails, New London, NH
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- Adaptive Hiking, Location: Fishersfield Park, Newbury, NH
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- Adaptive Hiking & Making a Craft, Clark Lookout, New London, NH
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- Volunteer Appreciation Lunch NEHSA Lodge
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- NEHSA Lodge Closed
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- NEHSA Open House at the NEHSA Lodge
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Lodge Closed
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- New England Winter Sports Clinic for Veterans with Disabilities
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- New England Winter Sports Clinic for Veterans with Disabilities
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- 40th Annual Ski and Ride-A-Thon
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA 6th Annual WSC Golf Tournament at Claremont Country Club
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- NEHSA 6th Annual WSC Golf Tournament at Claremont Country Club
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
Past events
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- White River Junction VA Paddle - Grafton Pond, NH
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- Adaptive Hiking, Location: Knights Hill Nature Park, New London, NH
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- Newport Rail Trail Adaptive Hike, Location: Newport Rec Dept, Newport, NH
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- NEHSA Lodge Closed
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- Adaptive Hiking, Location: Clark Pond, New London, NH
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- Bedford MA VA Hike, Location: TBD
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- White River Junction VA - Hike changed to: Mount Ascutney, VT
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- NEHSA WSC Golf Tournament at Claremont Country Club
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- White River Junction VA RRC Paddle, Location: Grafton Pond Boat Launch, Grafton, NH
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- White River Junction VA Paddle Location: Grafton Pond Reservation Boat Launch, Grafton, NH
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- Adaptive Kayaking & SUP Location: Little Lake Sunapee Boat Launch, New London, NH
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- White River Junction VA RRC Paddle, Location: Grafton Pond Reservation Boat Launch, Grafton, NH
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- White River Junction VA Paddle Location: Grafton Pond Reservation Boat Launch, Grafton, NH
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- Adaptive Kayaking & SUP Location: Little Lake Sunapee Boat Launch, New London, NH
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- NEHSA Board Meeting 5pm - Zoom
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- Bedford VA Paddle Location: Bedford, MA, Boat Ramp
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- 5th Annual Veterans Portsmouth Paddle at the Portsmouth Elks Lodge
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- WHIM Paddle Location: Blaisdell Lake
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- Boston VA Paddle Location: Newton Historic Boathouse, Newton, MA
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- Adaptive Kayaking & SUP Location: Little Lake Sunapee Boat Launch, New London, NH