High School / Travel USSS Racer

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:

• • 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 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 the USSA programming fee.

• USSS Region 3 Race fees – https://www.region3cussa.org/
  • See above sign up and race fee information
• USSS Out of Region 3 race weekends – Shelly Glover & Hosking Junior Championship Qualifiers -races held at former Indianhead and Blackhead Resorts in the U.P. 
  • 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 not included – fee based on how many participants through GTSC and invoiced separately
  • Parent transportation necessary
  • Lodging not included – family responsible for arrangements
  • Race sign up is done individually by families for each race – myUSSS account
  • Race fee dependent on how many days/race
  • Schedule is out – https://www.region3cussa.org/page/show/1963408-region-3-calendar
  • Races ~Fri-Sunday, usually additional training available on Thursday.
• Any other USSS race out of lower Michigan incur additional coaching fees to help cover coaches travel expenses required to attend (ie - Ripley, Searchmont, etc.)
• USSS Junior Championships – have to qualify at above races, held in Colorado in March, all additional and TBD.
• GTSC Sunday Races – additional sign up and fee through GTSC

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

• • 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

• • 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.