New England Masters Ski Race Training

The Franconia Ski Club is offering Adult Ski Race Training again this year. This program had great results last year and it is due to Todd Workman and the great folks at the Franconia Ski Club and Cannon Mt.
Masters Ski Racing includes:
Adult race training: All are welcome - new racers and USSA experienced. Instruction by PSIA and USSA certified coaches. Slalom and Giant Slalom gate training, Video Analysis
Dates: January 2, 2010 - through March 20, 2010 - each Saturday morning from 9:15am -11:30am
Fees: Seasonal fee - $325.00
Six pack of vouchers - $180.00
Daily rates - $35.00
For additional information please contact - Todd Workman (603)-823-9555
toddworkman1@myfairpoint.net
or
Franconia Ski Club (603)-823-7106
Website: Franconiaskiclub.com
(look at SPECIAL EVENTS located in the lower right hand corner of the web Page - Masters Race Program)
They also have some links to other useful information at the Masters page.
This group is a great supporter and advocates for New England Masters.

GateCrashers - Waterville Valley: Gatecrashers, now in it's 9th year, is back to training on Mondays and Wednesdays. Monday's format will be GS and it will be a coached practice. The practice will run from 10:00 AM to Noon and as in the past will be on a variety of trails. We make sure to keep you posted via email on what trail the practice will be on as well as any schedule information and Après training recaps. Wednesday is a bonus day for us this year and will offer a combination of training opportunities. We may run drills on one day, set SL with a coach on another day, perhaps a bit of both, and all to be followed up with timed runs through the NASTAR course at noon. As in the past, Gatecrasher participants can run the Wednesday NASTAR course with no additional charge. The price for the season pass with Gatecrashers is $125 and the daily rate is $20 (lift ticket extra). Training should get under way in December so don't hesitate. For more information contact Gary LaJoie at Gatecrashers@roadrunner.com or at 603-536-1602

1. Adult Racing
Can't get enough race training on the hill? Here is your chance as an adult to learn from our well renowned racing program. Develop or fine tune your racing skills every weekend by using training areas specifically for racing development. This is also a great opportunity for individuals to gear up for Master Racing. Must be an advance skier in good physical condition ready to rip any terrain Hunter has to offer.
Who: Skiers of Advanced Level.
When: Program meets from 9:30-11:30 and 12:30-2:30 every Saturday & Sunday. There is a one hour lunch time break. Program begins on December 12, 2009 and ends on March 14, 2010.
How much? $599 (before 10/18) $649 (after 10/18) - Registration ends on December 31, 2009
http://www.huntermtn.com/huntermtn/the-learning-center/adults-seasonal-programs.aspx

2. Race Workshops: Jan 7th, 8th, Feb 7th, 8th
Need to improve on your racing skills? Want to learn how to tackle gates? Come out for a race workshop to apply your long and short turns in a racing environment. Learn racing techniques and tactics to tackle a race course. Hunter Mountain has one of the best race programs around and here is your chance to learn some of those techniques. Workshop includes video analysis, top-level instruction, lift ticket, and breakfast and lunch voucher. Intermediate to Advanced skiers welcome. Groups will be formed based on ability.
Price: $159 (one day), $299 (two days) - 30% off for season pass holders
http://www.huntermtn.com/huntermtn/the-learning-center/camps-and-workshops.aspx

Masters Training at Sugarbush

Sugarbush Race Dept will hold a Master's Training Program that will consist of:
*GS and Slalom training
*Technical and video analysis
*Private coaching
*Independent courses
*1/2 day sessions - Wednesday PM (12:30 pm start) and Friday AM (9:30 am start)
These will be offered in 2 blocks:
1st block of 6 sessions for $210 ($35 per session) or single sessions @ $40 each 2nd block of 8 sessions for $280 ($35 per session) or single sessions @ $40 each
6 participant minimum

1st block dates :
1/13/09 through 1/29/09 (Wed and Fri)
2nd block dates:
2/17/09 through 3/12/09 (Wed and Fri)

This will be a professionally run program with established training plans developed by experienced coaches who will work with skiers looking improve their ability on the course. Goals will be to improve your technique, tactics and time. This will be a focused and dedicated team of coaches and athletes who are willing to train and compete at a higher level.
For more information or to register please call the Race Department @ 802-583-6818 or contact Danielle by cell @ 802-279-0885

Monday Night Adult Alpine Race Training at Mt Creek, NJ

The USSA Race Program at Mt Creek Resort in Vernon, New Jersey offers a Monday Night Adult Training Program starting on January 4, 2010 and continues every Monday night until the end of the season. Disciplines trained are GS and SL on a homologated USSA race trail. Training starts at 6:00pm and lasts till just before closing at 9:00pm. The cost is 40 dollars per session (20 dollar discount lift ticket from the Race Dept plus a 20 dollar gate fee for the coaches). Each session features full length courses of either SL or GS and two or more USSA certified coaches with years of experience in racing. Training can be attended on a per diem basis or through a special season long package with heavily discounted passes and training fees, whichever suits your schedule and needs. Additionally, private sessions and group sessions beyond the regular Monday nights are available, including weekday clinics as well. For more info and to get on the mail list for up to date info on which discipline to be trained and/or weather cancellations, please email John Pierce at jpss@optonline.net.

Regular USSA training on Tues and Thurs nights are also open to adults who wish to train with the 1, 2 and Srs on a per diem basis. The Mt Creek Racing Office phone number is 973-864-8128 and will be staffed full time during the season