Training for Adult Ski Racers in Michigan

Boyne Mountain: Masters Training

Besides hosting most of our races, Boyne Mountain provides training through the Snowsports Academy. Coaches Gary Konzsa and Dave Samalik set courses on our race hill, and provide coaching as needed.

Rates

Starting this season, there are two sets of rates. Some racers want minimal cost, maximum laps. Others want serious coaching. This year, we have both. Here are the rates:

Single session (no coaching) $25
Single Session (with coaching) $35
10-Punch Card (no coaching): Valid for the 2009/10 Season: $199
10-Punch Card (with coaching): Valid for the 2009/10 Season: $299

Schedule

Here is the schedule for this season's training sessions. In addition, it's easy to arrange training on other days. All it takes is three racers, and Boyne will set up a 2-hr sessions. For more details, please call or email Boyne Mountain Snowsports Academy. Direct line: 231.549.6056 or through operator: 800.GOBOYNE or snowsports1@boynemountain.com

CHRISTMAS TRAINING
12/27 Drills- TBD 9-12
12/28 SL- Superbowl 10-12
12/29 GS- Superbowl 10-12
12/30 SL- Superbowl 10-12
12/31 GS- Superbowl 10-12 HAPPY NEW YEAR
January 2nd SL- Superbowl 10-12
January 3rd GS- Superbowl 10-12
January 8th GS- Superbowl 2pm-4pm
January 9th Training available upon request
January 10th Training available upon request
January 16th SL- Superbowl 10-12
January 17th GS- Superbowl 10-12
January 18th SL- Superbowl 10-12
January 22nd SL- Superbowl 2pm-4pm
January 23rd Training available upon request
January 24th Training available upon request
January 30th SL- Superbowl 10-12
January 31st GS- Superbowl 10-12
February 6th SL- North McLouth 10-12
February 7th GS- North McLouth 10-12
February 13th SL- Superbowl 10-12
February 14th GS- Superbowl 10-12
February 15th SL- Superbowl 10-12
February 19th GS- Superbowl 2pm-4pm
February 20th Training available upon request
February 21st Training available upon request
February 27th, 28th: no training (Adgate and Kircher Cup races)
March 4th SL- Superbowl 2pm-4pm

Mt. Brighton with Team Shumaker

COACHES: Matt Tucker, Pablo Ucar, Greg Bast, Cristin Cataldo, Mike Grimes, Matt Griffin, Curt Bintz

TRAINING: Tuesdays – Giant Slalom; Thursdays - Slalom. Starts Jan 5, goes until Feb 16. $150 for 1 day/week, $300 for 2 days/week.

If you have any questions, please email Cris Cataldo at criscataldo@yahoo.com or call her cell at (248) 219-1158. Click here for the 2010 application form, with complete information

Mt. Holly

Wednesday nights, 6:30 - 8:30 Serious Slalom. Jan 28, Feb 4, 11. See flyer for details.

Alpine Valley

Sunday: 9:30am-11:30am. Slalom and Giant Slalom on the north side of Everest. Geared toward the adult racer.

MONDAY: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Slalom and Giant Slalom on the Nastar Hill, geared toward the young racer.

For more information contact the Instruction Center at 248-887-6010.

Where can grown-ups run gates? The opportunities range from nightly gate training at local ski areas to western ski camps organized for Michigan-area racers. This page describes the main regional opportunities.

Please Give Us Information

For this page to truly be a clearinghouse of information, we need ... information. If you know of alpine race training programs that are available for adult skiers in the Michigan area, please contact Mike Sayers to post the information.

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