Program Description, Focus, and Outline
Description
This is the ability class team; those athletes who are racing at a higher level and looking toward college racing and more FIS opportunities. This team has a longer season, options for race schedules and higher expectations for training and performance.
Team Focus
The focus of this group is to take the athletes passion and desire for ski racing and allow them to have an opportunity to race in high school, college and beyond. Athletes at this level have the opportunity to ski against the top HS and college racers in the division. This can prepare them for a collegiate ski racing career and possible national and international level competition.
Why race FIS?
FIS is international standard of ski racing. College teams look at FIS points for recruiting purposes; the top juniors can qualify to race against all the top athletes in Rocky Mountain. It allows for international competition, as well at competition out of our region. These athletes are dedicated ski racers that want to race at a high level with potential to qualify for Junior Nationals. This is an intense race schedule starting early in the season, any athlete that finishes in the Top 30 in a Jr FIS event will qualify to race the next Elite FIS series, giving them a chance to compete at the highest level in Rocky Mountain.
Athletes have the opportunity to participate in dryland training sessions.
Additional fees will include travel, lodging and lift tickets at away events and event entry fees.
Travel fees will be due at the time of event registration. This fee covers the cost of coach expenses when traveling. This is intended to keep program fees down and allow families to manage their budgets more effectively.
**NOTE: 2011-2012 The Rocky Mountain Division Calendar is not yet official. Recommended competitions, dates and locations will be posted as soon as they become available (late October).
Ages:
13 - 18
This program will consist of the following training sessions:
On Snow Training (DMR):
Begins November, 2011 (date TBA)
All day Saturday and Sunday 9am – 3pm
Concludes with Loveland Derby – April 18th, 2012
On Snow Training (Chapman)(Jan – Mar, 2012):
Monday & Wednesday 6:00 – 7:45 pm
Dryland Training (Location TBA) (Oct 15th – Nov 19th, 2011):
Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Work Deposit: $150
IMPORTANT CHANGE: As of November 8th, 2011, Athletes are NO LONGER required to obtain a license or join the USSA organization to be members of the Purgatory Ski & Snowboard Team. Athletes will have to join USSA ONLY if they compete in an USSA event or competition.
Memberships:
ONLY Athletes who participate in USSA Events & Competitions will be required to join the United States Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA) and have a photo copy of their membership card on file with the team. The USSA is the national governing body for US Olympic skiing and snowboarding, and the parent organization for the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing. They are paired together with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and share governance in selection of athletes to the National U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams. The Purgatory Ski Team is a proud member and sponsor of the USSA organization.
Additional information for USSA and USSA registration can be found here. Click on Members >> Membership Tools >> Become a Member
FIS:
Please note that if you plan to race ANY FIS races, you need to have a FIS license AND a USSA license.
Costs:
2011/2012 Tuition - $1,275
2011/2012 Work Deposit – $150 (refundable)
2011/2012 Chapman Hill (included)
2011/2012 Dryland Training (included)
2011/2012 USSA Membership – Approx $75
2011/2012 Travel Fees – $90 per weekend/$40 per day
Additional travel costs for special events can be found here.
