High School / Travel USSS Racer
High School / Travel USSS Racer Team
High School / Travel USSS Racer Team is meant for athletes who wish to train with our USSS coaches one day/week and train/race at weekend USSS Region 3 races and need coaching representation. This program fee also includes GTSC USSS weekend training days – these will be offered when there is not a USSA Region 3 race.
When: Program starts training ASAP in December at Crystal and/or Nubs Nob (weather dependent)
Cost: $450
Includes:
- High School / Travel USSS team trains 1 day/week after HS practice (WSH at Crystal, TCC at Hickory)
- Race Day Coaching at all Region 3 USSS Races
- Race Day Training Coaching at all Region 3 USSS races
- GTSC weekend USSS training (when no Region 3 races – will be announced)

REQUIREMENTS:
- Racer has previous race experience and meets all USSS member/safesport criteria.
- Racer must register and pay separately for all USSS national dues. Learn more HERE.
- Racer must register and pay separately for all USSS Region 3 dues. Learn more HERE.
- Racer must have all equipment necessary to meet USSS race regulations. Learn more HERE
- Complete necessary programming forms (see bottom of this page for more info)
Program Details – This program includes approx. 1day/week of training on Fridays and/or weekends as detailed below:
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- USSS 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 USSS 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
- 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 USSS and REGION 3 to participate – make account per racer/online (see above)
- USSS Region 3 Race weekend coaching – https://www.region3cussa.org/
- USSS and Region 3 USSS registration MUST COMPLETED ONLINE BY October 15th or assessed late fee – through myussa account
Program Does NOT Include – Below are available at an additional fee – NOT included in programming fee.
- USSS Region 3 Race, out of region and/or FIS race fees
- See above sign up and race fee information
- USSS Qualifying race weekends – Shelly Glover & Hosking Junior Championship Qualifiers - races held in Indianhead, Michigan
- These races are optional for all USSS racers – but if your racer wants to try qualifying for the Junior Championships in CO, have to participate and qualify at Hosking race
- Coaching fee for these weekend races not included – fee based on how many participants through GTSC
- 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
- https://www.region3cussa.org/page/show/1963408-region-3-calendar
- Races ~Fri-Sunday, usually additional training available on Thursday.
- USSS Junior Championships – have to qualify at above races, held in Colorado in March, all additional and TBD.
- High School Championship – team races / coaching – GTSC will support with USSS coach at this event – costs separate TBD for qualifying athletes.
Passes – Required and NOT included in signup fee
- For weekend Region 3, out of region USSS and/or FIS races - all passes will need to be purchased separately for each race by families the day of race – NOT included.
- For HS and/or weekend USSS training at Crystal or Hickory – pass will be needed – NOT included.
USSS approved Gear – Quality race gear needed - required for safety – recreational gear is not appropriate
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- USSS 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: USSS guidelines https://usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/rules-equipment/alpine-equipment.pdf
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- Skis – see USSS requirements - recommend separate GS and Slalom skis
- Boots – VERY important to have the right fit – please ask coaches/shops to assess
- Helmet – see USSS requirements
- 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:
- GTSC will send coaching staff to Ripley USSS GS Camp and Race in Houghton/Hancock Dec/Jan – cost not included
- Watch for more information
Our head USSS coaches are Austin Johnson and Craig Davidson.
- Austin is 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.
- Craig comes to GTSC after decades as very accomplished alpine ski coach for the WIN and Pinnacle programs, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. Craig’s enthusiasm is contagious as he looks to take our athletes to a new level!
Please contact above USSS coaches directly and/or Tonya Lewandowski, the GTSC USSS Program Coordinator with any questions about the program timing, and transportation.
Registration questions can be directed to: skigtsc@gmail.com.