Alpine Racing

Alpine Racing Program

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The 2023/24 season will mark year #5 for the “Renegades Racing” program at Plattekill.
This season’s line-up includes:

  • Season Alpine Racing Program (U16, U14, U12, U10)
    Saturdays and Sundays from January 6 to March 3, 2024 (except Jan 13-14).
  • Holiday Week Race Camp Dec 26-30, 2023
    Camp features a 6-to-1 student-teacher ratio and offers individualized training.
  • 1-Day Trial (available first weeks of the program).  Credit towards the Season Program available.

— TRAINING PLAN DETAILS coming soon —

Our programming is designed to give children and teens (ages 7-15) who love to ski an opportunity to improve their technical and general skiing skills with an emphasis on having FUN!  The philosophy that children can only become great ski racers by first becoming great skiers is at the core of the program.

*** Participants must be able to demonstrate dynamic stance and balance and execute parellel turns on intermediate (blue square) and expert (black diamond) terrain and ride a chairlift independently.

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Book now

 Before 11/30/23After 11/30/23
Season Racing Program
(U16, U14, U12, U10)		$1680
$1839
Holiday Week Race Camp
$700$750
Holiday Week Race Camp
(Added to Season Program)		$350$350
1-Day Trial
(avail first weeks of program)		$160$160
Youth (7-12) Season Pass
(w/any racing purchase)		$350$350
Teen/Student (13-15) Season Pass
(w/any racing purchase)		$400$400

Please Note:
* This program fee does not include lift tickets.  However a DISCOUNTED Youth/Student Season Pass can be added to any race program sign up thru the online checkout.
*  Helmet with chin guard and pole/hand guards required to participate in all programs/camps.

PROGRAM FOCUS

The race program is aligned with the United States Ski and Snowboard training matrix.  The matrix facilitates training athletes according to their developmental age groups and skill potential,  Utilizing “Skills Quest Guidelines” in creative environments during on hill drills and skills development, is a proven methodology for improving skiing skills and gaining athletes for competiiton.  The race program also adheres to the coach/student ratios recommended by USSS and PSIA. 

The key to learning is to ensure a positive first experience that is fun. When first learning a skill, a relaxed, low-anxiety climate encourages the child to try new things.  The race program works to set goals within the athletes reach.  By clearly identifying goals for each individual and by educating parents on how to support their athlete, racers can attain their goals by end of season.

Our program follows the NYSSRA Sportsmanship Code of Conduct which emphasizes support and development of both emotional and athletic skills.

2023-24 RACING SCHEDULE 

Athletes who are registered members with both U.S. Ski and Snowboard (USSS) and the New York State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA) can elect to participate in USSS sanctioned races.  Interested athletes and parents should consult the NYSSRA website (https://nyssra.org) to plan ahead (when entering the NYSSRA website, click on “calendar” and then “events”).  The race program sets a calendar of race events and our coaches attend the events with the athletes.  Questions about the race calendar and competion should be addressed to the Race Director (see below).

2023/24 Race Calendar COMING SOON!
*  March 9-10:   USSS sanctioned U12 Slalom training and race at Plattekill.  Details forthcoming…

PARENT OPPORTUNITIES

The race program is powdered by a collegial and active parent community.  The program relies on parents for support ranging from helping set up our traiing course, planning social events, organizing small fundraisers and helping host the race event at Plattekill in March.

COACH

For more info, contact: Bill Pammer, Race Director (845) 701-2306 coachbill@plattekill.com