Season Programs

2024 | 25 racing PROGRAM

The “Renegades Racing” program is back for year #6 and is designed to give kids the opportunity to improve their technical and ski racing skills with an emphasis on having FUN!  We have a SUPER line-up of coaches that work with the kids in an 8-WEEK SEASON LONG program.  Kids are separated by age category  (U16, U14, U12, U10).

• RACE PROGRAM – Meets  Jan 4 – Feb 23, 2025 -Sat 8:45am-3:30pm, Sun 8:45am-12:30pm
• HOLIDAY WEEK RACE CAMP – Dec 26-30, 2024
  5-day camp is a great way to get racers into the groove for the upcoming season program and is open to all levels.  Camp features a 6-to-1 student-teacher ratio and offers very individualized training.  (Discounted price for the 8-week program when you sign up for the program + holiday camp)
  REQUIRED for racers who plan to attend Rip Van Winkle Council & State races.
• NEW!  KANDAHAR/STATES TRAINING – March 1-2, March 8-9
  New 2-weekend long training session after the 8-week program to help prepare racers for State Racing

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• Program fee does not include lift tickets – a DISCOUNTED Season Pass available thru the online checkout.
• Participants must be able to execute parellel turns on intermediate and expert terrain.
• Helmet with chin guard and pole/hand guards required to participate in all programs/camps.
• We offer a 1-Day Trial if you’re not 100% sure your child is ready.  Daily credit can be applied to season program.

PROGRAM FOCUS

The Renegades Race Program is aligned with the United States Ski and Snowboard training matrix which trains athletes according to their developmental age groups and skill potential.  The program utilizing “Skills Quest Guidelines”, a proven methodology for improving skiing skills and training athletes for competition. Our program adheres to the coach/student ratios recommended by USSS and PSIA and works to set goals within the athletes reach. By clearly identifying these 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.

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 coaches attend the events with the athletes. 2025 race calendar COMING SOON!!!!!!!!! 

COACH

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

By offering a multi-week program, this fosters consistency and continuity and this will help to ensure your child’s ability will advance to the next level.

Classes take place consecutive Saturdays 10am-12pm & 1-3pm and begins Saturday, December 28.

• 8-Week Program includes a bonus 9th week as a “make up date” for a missed day.
• 4-Week Program runs Dec 28- Jan 18 OR Jan 25-Feb 15
• 1-Day Trial is also offered if you’re not 100% sure your child is ready.  Daily credit can be applied to the season program.
  

  This program does not include lift tickets – a DISCOUNTED Youth Season Pass is available thru the online checkout. 
  

  
  AGE & EXPERIENCE
  

• Children ages 7-14 are welcome and must be able to load the lift independently (without an adult) and be able to ski blue trails all over the mountain comfortably.

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COACH

Program Director: Ralph Vanacore; email: skithecats@gmail.com