The High Fives Foundation is incredibly proud to stand behind the 15 athletes we have supported across five sports as they represent their countries in Italy at the 2026 Paralympic Games.
From alpine skiing and cross-country skiing to snowboard and wheelchair curling, these athletes are stepping onto the international stage with grit, talent, and determination. We’re honored to support them and can’t wait to cheer them on.
Para Alpine
In Para Alpine, we have eight athletes competing across the sitting and standing categories — five in sitting and three in standing.
Returning Paralympians Kurt Oatway, Jasmin Bambur, and Andrew Kurka will once again compete on the international Paralympic stage. Joining them are Tyler McKenzie, Kelsey O’Driscoll, Matthew Brewer, Patrick Halgren and Hailey Griffin, who will be showcasing their skills on the international Paralympic scene for the very first time.
We’re fired up to cheer on this incredible group and wish all of the skiers safe and fast runs.
When to Watch — Para Alpine
- March 7 – Downhill
- March 9 – Super-G
- March 10 – Alpine Combined
- March 12 – Women’s Giant Slalom
- March 13 – Men’s Giant Slalom
- March 14 – Women’s Slalom
- March 15 – Men’s Slalom
Para Cross-Country Skiing
We have two athletes competing in Para Cross-Country Skiing: Erin Martin and Josh Sweeney. These High Fives athletes will be representing High Fives on the international stage, and we’re proud to cheer them on as they compete in Italy.
When to Watch — Para Cross-Country Skiing
- March 10 – Sprint Qualifications & Finals
- March 11 – 10 km Qualifications & Finals
- March 14 – Relay
- March 15 – 20 km Qualifications & Finals
Para Snowboard
The High Fives Foundation has a strong showing of athletes in the Para Snowboard category. Veterans of the sport Ty Turner, Andre Barbieri, Keith Gabel, and Mike Schultz will be representing their countries as they battle it out in Snowboard Cross and Banked Slalom.
Chase Nicklen will be representing Canada as he makes his first Paralympic start.
When to Watch — Para Snowboard
- March 7 – Snowboard Cross Seeding
- March 8 – Snowboard Cross Finals
- March 14 – Banked Slalom Finals
Wheelchair Curling
We’re also proud to be represented in Wheelchair Curling by Katie Verderber, who will be doing her best to bring home some hardware.
When to Watch — Wheelchair Curling
- March 11 – Mixed Doubles Medal Games
- March 13 – Mixed Team Bronze Medal Game
- March 14 – Mixed Team Gold Medal Game
The High Fives community will be cheering from near and far as these athletes represent their countries and compete at the highest level. We’re proud of each and every one of them and grateful to be part of their journey.
Let’s go, High Fives athletes!
