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October Newsletter 2026

Northland Clays Classic

The 28th annual Northland Clays Classic (formerly known as Shoot for Fun) presented by Kolar Chevrolet, Buick, GMC was another big success. Thank you to our Sponsors, volunteers, community partners and participants for helping make it happen. We are so grateful for everyone who came out and supported us. We are humbled and energized by the record number of participants who joined us—over 500 shooters from across the region—making this event one of the largest sporting clays gatherings in the country. Thanks to them we raised more than $100,000.

PROGRAMS

Lacrosse

Lacrosse is one of North America's oldest team sports and in Collaboration with Duluth Wolfpack we will be bringing it to the Northland Adaptive Recreation community. We are putting on a 2 week lacrosse clinic where we can practice using a stick, picking up ground balls and more. We will be following the USA Lacrosse format of Inclusive Lacrosse to serve a wide population of participants.

Archery

Our Fall Archery season is off to a great start! We still have some availability in our second session intended for youth or beginner participants. That program runs from 5:30 - 6:15pm at Chalstrom's Archery on Monday October 19th, 26th, and November 2nd. Don't let cost be a barrier, we have scholarship opportunities as needed. Contact alec.kadlec@mdfoundation to inquire about these limited slots!

Winter Lotteries Open NOW!

Curling

Join us for an introductory clinic for athletes of ALL abilities. Experience this exciting and challenging

Olympic and Paralympic sport

Yoga

Yoga is a form of exercise and method of maintaining whole-body wellness. Here at NAR, we empower individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions to create an effective and safe yoga practice. We will adapt to specific needs and abilities. So, grab a mat, table, or your wheelchair and come begin your journey to total wellness. All equipment is provided.

Ski & Snowboard

Enjoy one-to-one instruction in adaptive skiing and snowboarding techniques that accommodate people with a variety of disabilities. Our volunteer instructors specialize in teaching with the use of adaptive equipment as well as aiding with guidance and judgement for those who just need someone to ride with for safety.

Just a Reminder

How to Register to Northland Adaptive Programs:

Click on the program links on our website or above. You can also call our general line to find out more information on a program or confirm your roster spot

Cost Share/Scholarship Process:

In need of financial help?

PLEASE NOTE: no participant will be turned away due to financial hardships. Cost sharing and scholarships are available.

Program Registration Limitations:

For safety, fun and learning at our programs and to best utilize adaptive equipment, certain restrictions are in place that may limit an “interested participant’s” ability to participate. When a program has more interested participants” than spots available, a Participation Lottery system will be initiated to make our program Registration system equitable.

For more information or to register in person contact us to set up an appointment at our Northland Adaptive Recreation office in Duluth.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

October 1 - Winter Registration Opens

October 20 - First Ski & Snowboard Lottery Pull

February 1 - Spring Registration Opens

Participant Testimonial: Rod Benton

Welcome Meleah!

Meleah is Northland Adaptive recreation's newest Adaptive recreation Specialist. Meleah has an Associate's degree in Outdoor Recreational Therapy and a Batchelor's degree in Environmental and Outdoor Education. For many years Meleah has worked in the outdoor recreation field helping people of all ability levels to gain new and exciting experiences. She has volunteered with NAR's ski and snowboard program for 4 years between Giants Ridge and Spirit Mountain.

"I'm very excited to officially be a part of the NAR family. In my first year of college I took a class titled "Adaptive Techniques for Outdoor Pursuits." This is what first got me excited about adaptive recreation and was when I was first introduced to NAR (Courage Kenny at the time) through the ski and snowboard program at Giants Ridge. I am very excited to work more closely with all the wonderful participants and volunteers. I love having the opportunity to get people outdoors, trying new thing, expanding their comfort zones, and learning new skills."