Middle School USSS Race Team

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


Elite Training and Racing 6 Days/Week

Early Season Training:

  • Start ASAP - Weather and Resort Training Availability Dependent sometime in December
  • Typically Weekends at Nubs or Crystal and During the Week at Crystal Mtn
  • Training at Hickory Hills ASAP

In-Season Training Schedule:

  • 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:

  • Most weekends from mid-December through early March, there will be a USSS race option.
  • Schedule will be available here: Region 3 CUSSA

Middle School Race Schedule:

  • Typically 5 Races throughout the season, not mandatory but encouraged.
    • Nubs Nob
    • Holiday
    • Boyne Mtn
    • Hickory Hills
    • Crystal Mtn

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

Cost: $1,300

Age: Grades 6-8 (or coach approval required otherwise)

 

  • Our MS USSS Race Team is focused on athletes 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.
    • Note: all races are optional and registration is the responsibility of the racer to signup on time and pay for registration fees if they intend to race.
  • This program focuses on a positive, productive and competitive training environment.
  • Includes:
    • Early and In-Season Training and Coaching Fees
    • All CR3 Races Venue and Coaching Fees
    • All Middle School Race Team races
  • Does NOT Include:
    • Out of CR3 Training or Race Coaching Fees
    • Championship Training or Race Coaching Fees
    • Fall or Christmas Camp nor Coaching Fess
    • Any USSS athlete race registration fees – all paid individually by racer
  • 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.
    • Program fee DOES include lift tickets on Middle School Race days only (mid-week) to race venue (ie – if Middle School Race is at Nubs, the lift ticket for each athlete is covered)
  • Transportation:
    • Bussing from the TCAPS, GTACS, Greenspire and Montessori middle schools is included as a benefit to families in this program.
    • This program INCLUDES the following bussing:
      • TO Hickory Hills or all training days
      • TO and FROM Crystal Mtn on Wednesday for training
      • TO and FROM all out of town Middle School Races
    • This program DOES NOT Include the following transportation:
      • There is NOT transportation to/from any USSS race events.
      • There is NOT transportation FROM Hickory Hills training
      • There is NOT transportation to/from any Early Season or Weekend events
      • There is NOT transportation to/from Thursday training at Crystal Mtn – parents need to carpool to make transportation happen this day.
    • USSS Membership:
      • All USSS athletes are required to purchase a USSS athlete membership prior to the season start to participate in this program.
      • Registration link is available on the CR3 website: Region 3 CUSSA
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