2009-10 SEASON

WELCOME!

Shawnee Peak and the Shawnee Peak Race Team Board of Directors extend a warm welcome to all of our new and returning members! We are looking forward to an exciting season of training and racing and we’re excited to have you as a member of our team!

SPRT PROGRAMS - The season kick off will be a dry land day on Saturday, November 7, starting at 10 a.m

SPRT provides age appropriate alpine ski training and racing opportunities for athletes ages 6-18.  The training is broken into two groups: athletes ages 8-18 comprise our J1-J6 group; and athletes ages 6-8 participate in skills development (J7) training. 

J1-J6 Program – 8-18 yrs old

On snow training is scheduled to begin on or about Saturday, November 28th, and will continue through Sunday, March 21st, snow conditions permitting. Usually our November 28th and December 6th sessions are held at an area that has earlier opening dates, but by Dec. 12 we expect to be skiing at our Scheduled session times for Saturday and Sunday are 8:15-11:00 am, and 11:45-2:00 pm.  We will also be providing additional training days during the December and February holiday periods at no additional cost. 

J1-J6 Saturday Only Program

We also offer a limited number of spots for athletes that want to train on Saturdays only.  The daily session times will be the same as the above full-time program.  Please note that this is a training program only, fees do not cover athletes that wish to race on the USSA circuit, in other words, coaching is not provided for away races.

J7 Program – 6-8 yrs old

J7 group training will begin on Saturday, Dec 27th and will continue through Saturday, March 19 2009.  Scheduled session times will be Saturdays from 9-12.  This is a skills development program for those athletes looking to develop their skills with an eye toward ski racing in the future.

 TRAINING: SPRT program trains each Saturday and Sunday from late November to late March.  The club also has “training blocks” during school vacation weeks in December and February.  During January, a week-long “ski tutorial” is offered during which young athletes train in the morning and study each afternoon, supervised by coaches and a trained tutor.

Training Details- Slopes, Lifts... Training details will be sent by e-mail to all team members prior to each weekend's training sessions, and will also be posted in the race room.

SEASON KICK-OFF

Our season will kick off on Saturday, November 08 with dry land training for the athletes, an information session for the parents, an open house for potential new members and an equipment swap for all.  We will also have equipment dealers there with new equipment.  So save the date!

PROGRAM INFORMATION

SPRT recognizes the sometimes complicated nature of our sport. Throughout the season, we will make every effort to answer your questions before they arise through timely, weekly email, and through our host family program for new members. In the meantime, please feel free to let us know how we can help you. You may contact our team board member, Cici Gordon, at cgordon@coneinc.com.

SEASON CALENDAR

A four-month calendar outlining training days, at home, away races and SPRT events will be available to all enrolled participants. Like any winter schedule, it will be subject to last minute change; we will keep you abreast of race change notices, training schedule changes and late developing weather adjustments as soon as they are available. All enrolled participants will receive a team calendar in November.

SHAWNEE PEAK SEASON PASS

Each athlete will need to purchase a season pass to the Shawnee Peak Ski Area. Please contact Shawnee Peak at 207-647-8444, Monday-Friday, from 8:30a- 4:30p. You may also purchase season passes online at:  www.shawneepeak.com  – “Shop Online”

JOINING SPRT

1.   Mail the enclosed Application and Release of Liability Forms with Full Payment to:

Shawnee Peak Race Team, c/o Cici Gordon, 8 West Chardon Rd.,
Winchester, MA  01890.

Please send your signed SPRT forms and payment by November 1 for the early bird discount!

2.   Join USSA. (See USSA Membership Below)  Mail your USSA app. and dues directly to: USSA Membership, P.O. Box 100, Park City, UT 84060 – join by October 15 to avoid late fees!

3.   Join MARA. (See USSA Membership Below) Check off the MAINE box on your USSA application and enclose the appropriate additional fees.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We prefer that members pay by check (made out to SPRT); however you may also pay by credit card. All program fees are due by November 1 (prices increase after this date.) Questions? Call Cici Gordon at 617-596-1358 or Email: cgordon@coneinc.com

REQUIRED MEMBERSHIPS

US SKI ASSOCIATION (USSA) MEMBERSHIP

All SPRT athletes age 11 and over MUST belong to the United States Ski Association, our national race sanctioning organization. Athletes 10 and younger who would like the opportunity to race in sanctioned competitions, at home and at other areas must also belong to USSA – we encourage USSA membership for all our athletes.  It is important for you to take care of this ASAP.  USSA membership forms are available at: www.ussa.org – “USSA Applications.”

Age 12 and under (as of 12/31) will apply for an “Alpine Youth Competitor” membership.

Ages 13 and over will apply for an “Alpine Competitor” Membership.

MAINE ALPINE RACE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

In addition, when completing the USSA application, please include the applicable fees to pay for “Divisional Dues.”  We race in Maine.  SPRT enrollees are subject to “Maine” dues. Prices for Divisional Dues for “Youth Competitor” and “Competitor” are listed in the respective headings right on the USSA membership application. 

Notes for completing the USSA Application:

Club: “Shawnee Peak Race Team.”

Region: “Eastern”

Ask for “Ski Racing Magazine”

Mail your USSA application and payment directly to USSA.

NOTE: October 15 is the deadline for USSA renewals to not incur a late fee (returning USSA members).