U10/U12 USSS Race Team

U10 / U12 United States Ski & Snowboard (USSS) - Program Description:

Our U10/U12 USSS Race Team – allow athletes to try out USSS without the full commitment. This program is intended to supplement either the Race Clinics or MSRT programs as a value-add.

This program includes the following:

  • Early Season: up to 5 full training days with USSS (midweek or weekend)
  • In-Season Training: up to 1 day/week training with USSS (midweek or weekend)
  • Racing: Up to 3 USSS race days with coaching support throughout the season

Below is an outline of GTSCs full MS USSS Race Team Schedule. The U10/U12 athletes will then choose from this complete list what Early Season (choose 5 days total), In-Season (choose 1-day/week) and Races (choose 3 total race days) fit into their schedule to attend. The intent with sharing this full schedule to to help U10/U12 athletes better understand what the program offers to ensure they are armed with information to CHOOSE the dates work within their limited allowable schedule under this introductory program:

Early Season Training Options Include (choose 5 days):

  • Start ASAP - Based on Weather and Resort Training Availability Set to Start Sometime in December. 
  • Typically Weekend Training is Offered at Nubs or Crystal ; and During the Week at Crystal Mtn.
  • Training Starts at Hickory Hills ASAP.

In-Season Training Schedule Options Include (choose 1 day/week):

  • Monday: 3:30-5pm @ Hickory
  • Tuesday: 3:30-5pm @ Hickory
  • Wednesday: 4:15-6:15pm @ Crystal Mtn
  • Thursday: 4:15-6:15pm @ Crystal Mtn
  • USSS Racing Schedule - Options Include (choose 3 days):
    • Most weekends from mid-December through early March, there will be a USSS race option.
    • Races are within Central Region 3 (CR3) which includes lower peninsula of Michigan. (ie - Nubs, Boyne Mtn, The Highlands, Schuss, etc.)
    • Schedule will be available here: Region 3 CUSSA

Length: This program starts as soon as we can get on snow in Northern Michigan and runs through March.

Cost: $390

Age Requirement: Ages 8+

Informational Meeting:  GTSC will host an informational meeting to answer questions families may have in September and then again in December. Please watch for updates on our social, email and website.

    • Our U10/U12 USSS Race Team is intended to allow athletes interested in learning more / trying out USSS racing and training, without the full commitment.
    • USSS athletes are focused on looking to advance their ski racing performance in a competitive program, while learning to work hard in a focused training environment. Athletes are expected to work with coaches and teammates to support their individual growth and that of the team.
    • USSS is a National program, providing athletes an opportunity to race within Michigan, or throughout the United States. The GTSC program falls within Region 3 of the USSS Central Region. (referred to as Central Region 3, or CR3)
    • Our USSS program seeks to elevate and prepare athletes to successfully compete at both local and national championship events.  Coaches focus on creating a fun, positive, productive, and competitive training environment to help each athlete reach their individual goals.
    • This program is a competitive race program and seeks athletes motivated, disciplined and willing to put in the work to achieve their racing goals.
    • This program requires travel for training and racing.
    • This program focuses on a positive, productive and competitive training environment.
  • Ski Passes:
      • Program fee DOES NOT INCLUDE Hickory Hills lift tickets or pass. Must be purchased through the City.
      • Program fee DOES NOT INCLUDE Crystal Mtn lift tickets or pass. Must be purchased through Crystal Mountain (athletes season pass offered as season nears).
      • Participants are encouraged to consider additional season passes as they see fit to help support attendance at training and racing events: Nubs Nob, Boyne Mountains, Searchmont, Big Snow Resort, etc. are all potential race venues.
  • Transportation:
      • This program does NOT include any transportation
  • USSS Membership:
    • All USSS athletes are required to purchase a USSS athlete membership, or day memberships, prior to the season start to participate in this program.
    • Registration link is available on the CR3 website: Region 3 CUSSA
  • USSS Race Team Gear – Quality race gear is needed and required for safety – recreational gear is not allowable for USSS training or racing.Need quality race gear; refer to: USSS guidelines as posted on USSS Website:
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