USSA Weekend Race/Training Coaching is meant for athletes who wish to race in weekend USSA Region 3 races and need coaching representation.  This program fee also includes GTSC USSA weekend training days – these will be offered when there is not a USSA Region 3 race.

Cost:   $200

NOTE:  IF YOUR ATHLETE IS SIGNED UP FOR GTSC USSA Race Team ($800) DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS – all included in USSA Race Team fees

Includes:  

• Race Day Coaching at all Region 3 USSA Races
• GTSC weekend USSA training (when no Region 3 races – will be announced)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Racer has previous race experience and meets all USSA member/safesport criteria.
• Racer must register and pay separately for all USSA national dues.  Learn more HERE.
• Racer must register and pay separately for all USSA Region 3 dues and must have all equipment necessary to meet USSA race regulations . Learn more HERE.
• Complete necessary programming forms (see bottom of this page for more info)

Coaches – Austin Johnson, Libby Shutler, Evan Culp, Eric Shutler

Program Details – This does not include any weekday training – weekends as detailed below

• USSA Region 3 Race weekend coaching – https://www.region3cussa.org/
  • Coaching at Region 3 USSA race weekends included
  • USSA Race Schedule – https://www.region3cussa.org/page/show/1963408-region-3-calendar
  • All USSA race sign up is done separately by families for each race – through myUSSA account – NOT INCLUDED
  • Race fees are extra and paid per race for racer (~$25/race)
  • Races typically Saturday and Sunday – can sign up to do one or both
  • Passes at race mountains not included
  • Parent transportation
  • To be eligible for any USSA events/racing – NEED TO REGISTER with USSA and REGION 3 to participate – make account per racer/online (see above)
  • USSA & Region 3 registration Costs ~$135/racer EACH (so $270) – not included
  • MUST COMPLETED ONLINE BY October 15^th or assessed late fee!!

Program Does NOT Include – Below are available at an additional fee – NOT included in $200 programming fee.

• USSA Region 3 Race fees – https://www.region3cussa.org/
  • See above sign up and race fee information
• USSA Qualifying race weekends – Shelly Glover & Hosking Junior Championship Qualifiers – races held at Marquette Mountain in Marquette, MI
  • These races are optional for all USSA racers – but if your racer wants to try qualifying for the Junior Championships in CO, have to participate and qualify at Hosking race
  • Coaching not included – fee based on how many participants through GTSC; ~$125-160/racer
  • Parent transportation necessary
  • Lodging not included – family responsible for arrangements
  • Race sign up is done individually by families for each race – myUSSA account
  • Race fee dependent on how many days/race – approx. $50/day
  • Schedule is out – https://www.region3cussa.org/page/show/1963408-region-3-calendar
  • Races ~Fri-Sunday, usually additional training available on Thursday.
• USSA Junior Championships – have to qualify at above races, held in Colorado in March, all additional and TBD.
• GTSC USSA Race Team – additional sign up and fee through GTSC
• GTSC Sunday Races – additional sign up and fee through GTSC

Passes – Required and NOT included in signup fee

• For weekend Region 3 USSA races – all passes will need to be purchased separately for each race by families the day of race – NOT included.
• For weekend USSA training at Hickory – pass will be needed at Hickory Hills – NOT included.

USSA Gear – Quality race gear needed – required for safety – recreational gear is not appropriate

• USSA athletes will race GS and Slalom – possibly Super G at qualifier races – please talk to coaches if need guidance – they are happy to help!
• Need quality race gear; refer to USSA guidelines https://usskiandsnowboard.org/sites/default/files/files-resources/files/2018/2019_ALP_Equipment.pdf
  • Skis – see USSA requirements – recommend separate GS and Slalom skis
  • Boots – VERY important to have the right fit – please ask coaches/shops to assess
  • Helmet – see USSA requirements – https://usskiandsnowboard.org/sites/default/files/files-resources/files/2017-10/2016_alpine_helmet_regulations.pdf
    • Chin bar – Slalom requires
    • GS – No chin bar – so needs to be removable – FIS sticker required
  • Gloves/shin guards/poles/goggles/arm guards/back pad/speed suit/ski socks

Optional GTSC Add-Ons, Fees Not Included:

• Winter Break Race Camp
  • New opportunity this year, held over Christmas Break at Hickory Hills; $200
  • Weather dependent

The athletes will work closely with the GTSC coaches who will coach the athletes at weekend USSA races and/or weekend USSA training (TBD). Our head USSA coach is Austin Johnson (ski@eurocustom.net), a Traverse City native and former member of the USSA Development Program who competed on the Nor-Am circuit and in Europe. Austin’s unique racing experience has shown him the ski skills that are necessary to build a foundation for successful racing at the highest levels of the sport.

Please contact Tonya Lewandowski (tlewandowski@ectinc.com), the GTSC Middle School Program Coordinator with any questions about the program timing, and transportation. Registration questions can be directed to Heather VanStratt, info@gtskiclub.org.

Each athlete will need to complete the following forms and return to Tonya Lewandowski no later than December 1, 2018.  Please email

• Athlete Code of Conduct
  • Parent Code of Conduct
  • GTSC Waiver

We look forward to a great season of fun ski racing!