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ALPINE PROGRAM FALL
Greetings,
We are just two months away from the first weekend of skiing at Winter Park. Even though the lifts aren't turning, there is plenty going on for Competition Center athletes in the next couple of months. Dryland training in Winter Park is in full swing, and the first Denver session is coming up this Sunday. On October 7 we return to Boulder for our annual ski fitness assessment. The next weekend is a biggie - ski swap, program orientation, and manufacturer's day. Throw in a great camp on the glaciers of Italy and Austria for the FIS skiers in late October and more dryland for everyone staying home, and there's a lot to be excited for, snow or no snow. Read on for the details and we look forward to seeing everyone.
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| ARE YOU IN SKI SHAPE?
There is no question that fit skiers are fast skiers. The current ski equipment is so good, that often the limiting factor for skier to get faster is simply strength - the strength to hold a carved turn at high speed. You can have perfect technique, but if you're not strong enough your turn will be a skid.
This is the time to really dig in and improve your fitness. Check out our conditioning webpage for some tips to get stronger. The Competition Center has several conditioning sessions scheduled throughout the fall both in Winter Park and in Denver. Check the calendar at www.teamwinterpark.org for details.
So, how in shape are you? Find out at our annual Ski Fitness Assessment on Sunday, October 7. The assessment is encouraged for all racers who will be J4's or older this season. It will take place in the Balch Fieldhouse on the CU Boulder campus. Eight different exercises comprise the assessment, each testing an area of fitness important for ski competition. To participate, athletes must sign up in advance using the sign-ups page on www.teamwinterpark.org. There is no cost for the program, but athletes should have their registration paperwork for the season completed and on file at the Competition Center office. Athletes will be evaluated against standards to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses with suggestions to best plan their conditioning for the remainder of the fall. Following the assessment, we will head to the Gateway Fun Park in north Boulder for go-karting, mini golf, and other fun activities. |
 GET THE EQUIPMENT YOU NEED FOR THE SEASON
Finding the right equipment can be a daunting task. We want to help you get the right stuff for the best possible price. The best time for this to happen is at our ski swap and manufacturer's day the weekend of October 12-14.
The Ski & Snowboard Swap is not only a great place to find good equipment at a good price, it is one of the Competition Center's biggest fundraising events. Anyone can bring their quality used gear to sell at the swap (dropoff between 9am and 3pm on October 12 and pickup unsold itmes between 1 and 3pm on October 14). We usually have a good selection of competition gear at the swap, and there is a huge inventory of equipment for all ski enthusiasts. For full details on the swap, click here. Please pass the word to your friends and colleagues about this event. If you have an area to post 11x17 Ski Swap posters, let us know by emailing ccenter@skiwinterpark.com and we'll mail some down to you.
On October 13, we hold our ski manufacturers day. Held in the Balcony House next door to the ski swap, all of the major ski equipment reps will be on hand to make competition gear available to Comp Center members at special racer discounts. Our coaching staff will be on hand as well to help make sure you get the right fit and the right gear. Full-time program athletes should plan to be there between 9:00 and 11:00, and weekend program athletes should plan to work with the reps following the 10:00am alpine information session (see below). |
ALPINE INFORMATION SESSIONS
All new, returning, and prospective alpine families should plan to attend our alpine information session at 10:00am on Saturday, October 13, in conjunction with the ski swap and manufacturers day. Learn about our programs, what's new, meet some of the coaches and families, sign up for programs, get your season pass, and take care of your equipment needs. We have added a Successful Sport Parent session to the day's program at 3:00pm with tips on things you can do to best support your child in their athletic endeavors. Content will be based on the award-winning Sport Parent program created by the US Ski & Snowboard Association and US Swimming. Then at 4:00 we will present a ski tuning and waxing clinic. These activities will take place in the Balcony House lodge. For the full schedule of the day's events, click here. Don't miss this big day! |
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USSA RENEWALS DUE OCTOBER 15
Make sure to send in your USSA renewal paperwork in by October 15 to avoid a late fee. New members of USSA are not subject to a late fee, but if you know you will compete in USSA events, including the Youth Ski League, we suggest taking care of your USSA membership right away. Go to www.ussa.org and click on Membership Tools on the right side of the page. | |
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As always, if you have any questions, please contact us. We're here for you all year long! Email or call 726-1590 or 303-316-1590.
Sincerely,
Alpine Coaching Staff
Winter Park Competition Center |
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