Ski Club Programs

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Development (ages 6 - 12)
Non-competitive

For youngsters wishing to be part of the club but not travel to races. Skiers must be mostly independent, and be able to ski all trails at the Snow Bowl. This program will emphasize free skiing and gate skiing for skill development only. They will not be supervised at lunch.

Development - Competitive
Ross Series

The Program is open to all young skiers who have an interest in ski racing. The coaching philosophy for this level is simple: put on the miles and have fun! Technique will be introduced through drills and games. Racers will improve through positive feedback and by skiing in all conditions and all terrain. Races will be at home as well as at Killington, Pico, Ascutney, Okemo, Suicide Six and Quechee ski areas. Ski racers must be members of VARA and USSA to race.

Junior IV & V Program
(ages 9 – 12) Jones Series

Entry into this series is by a quota system for each club. Skiers should have basic racing skills and be eager to work hard and learn. Training at this level is intended to improve the racer’s competitiveness, although fun and sportsmanship are always emphasized. Super G events are added at this level.

Junior III Program
(ages 13 – 14)

JIII racers are considered to be in a transitional stage between youth racing and “seeded” competition. Concentration on all aspects of ski racing is the focus. These racers spend more time gate training learning tactics, line, and mental and physical preparedness.

Junior II and I Program
(ages 15 and older)

The club offers training and coaching to older racers, but it does not generally offer traveling race support. Parent/coaches often travel with these racers.

Dry land training is held on Sundays starting in October and continuing until the Snow Bowl opens. Places and times to be announced. The Middlebury Ski Club trains on Friday afternoons and on weekends for the duration of the ski season at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. There is training during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and a week during February which coincides with the local school vacation schedule. We are extremely fortunate to race and train at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl and to have the support and assistance of the wonderful staff there. The Ski Club’s log cabin is located at the base of the mountain where the club meets, and has lockers.