Training for Adult Ski Racers in Michigan

February 1, 2012. Some updates about Boyne: training can be on Superbowl or North Boyne, depending on snow conditions and possible other events (CUSSA). When training is on North Boyne, the time might be earlier to avoid conflicting with NASTAR. Please call the Boyne Snowsports desk on Friday afternoon to verify training time and location (Superbowl or North Boyne).

Boyne Mountain: Masters Training

Besides hosting most of our races, Boyne Mountain provides training through the Snowsports Academy, with Coach Gary Konzsa.

All training is on either Super Bowl or North Boyne. It's a good idea to check ahead of time with the Mountain Snowsports Academy if the location affects your parking choice.

Weekend training is usually 10-12; however, it is sometimes earlier to avoid conflicting with other events. Check with the Snowsports desk to confirm the time.

Friday training (the day before a race weekend) is 2-4 in the afternoon.

Rates

Just like last season, there are two sets of rates: with or without coaching

  • Single session (no coaching) $30
  • Single Session (with coaching) $44
  • 10-Punch Card (no coaching): Valid for the 2011/12 Season: $229
  • 10-Punch Card (with coaching): Valid for the 2011/12 Season: $340

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 session.

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 (6 Days!)
12/27 GS, 12/28 SL, 12/29 GS, 12/30 SL, 12/31 GS, 1/1 SL

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012
Jan 6 GS 2-4
Jan 14 SL, Jan 15 GS, Jan 16 SL (MLK)
Jan 20 SL 2-4
Jan 29 SL, Jan 30 GS
Feb 4 SL, Feb 5 GS
Feb 11 SL, Feb 12 GS
Feb 18 SL, Feb 19 GS
Feb 24 SL 2-4
Mar 3 SL, Mar 4GS

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 3, goes until Feb 14. $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 2011 application form, with complete information

Cannonsburg Sunday Morning Slalom

Slalom training every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM at Cannonsburg Ski Area. Gate practice with limited coaching at just $10 for 2 hr. session. Open to everyone. Come join us and get your gate on every Sunday morning with very few exceptions. Call the Ski and Ride desk to confirm at 616-874-6711.

Alpine Valley Sunday Morning Gates

Sunday: 9:30am-11:30am. Slalom and Giant Slalom on the north side of Everest. 1 hr SL, then a reset, then 1-hr GS. For more information contact the Instruction Center at 248-887-6010.

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.

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.


1-800-GO-BOYNE
www.boynemountain.com


www.searchmont.com

Nichols
NicholsSkiandSnowboard.com
www.SkisFast.com


www.normsskishop.com