Handbook
2003-2004 Race Programs
Race Program Director- Ron Lawrence
PH. 715-251-1902
Development Team
The focus of the "Development" Team will be on beginning racing techniques and training. Skiing fundamentals and developing a strong skiing foundation will be emphasized. All beginning racers should be able to ski and ride the lifts by themselves. The Development Team is geared for children ages 6 thru 12 years of age. The Development Team will practice on Saturday mornings from 9:30 AM-11: 30 AM. This program will encourage each racer to participate in locally sponsored races at Norway Mountain, called the Junior World Cup Races on specified Saturday afternoons throughout the Winter. Development Team Members may attend Thanksgiving Camp morning training and Christmas Camp morning training.
Program Cost: $50
Practice Times: Saturday Mornings (9:30 AM-11:30 AM)
"C" Team
This program is for high school age racers and advanced skiers ages 10 to 18 year old who are looking to get a competitive edge by training on weekends and during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. This program is for the ski racer who is not only interested in training after school, but also on every weekend throughout the ski season. This program is formed to challenge each racer to become better fundamentally and to gain a better understanding of race tactics and techniques. These racers will be encouraged to participate in Norway Mountain's Junior World Cup Races, Christie Mountain Super G and Downhill, Cellcom Challenge Race at Norway Mountain, and the Midwest Championships in Marquette at the end of the season.
Program Cost: $100
Practice Times: Week nights, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1 PM - 4 PM
"B" Team
This program is designed for the USSA racer who is interested in being coached and trained during the weeknights and weekends. This racer will receive coaching at all Region II events and travel to a number of various events that will be scheduled during the season. Racing at the 2000 Spring Series at Lutsen, Minnesota will be the goal for these athletes. The overall goal for this program will be for each athlete to increase his/her skiing fundamentals, along with increased understanding of race tactics and techniques. These athletes are working toward making the U.S. Junior Olympic Team.
Program Cost: $200
Practice Times: Week nights, Saturday and Sunday; Times will vary due to each racers schedule.
"A" Team
This program is for our top racers. The "A" Team is an honor team that racers qualify for by making the Mid-AM FIS Series, State of Michigan All-State Team, and/or by winning a medal at the USSA Junior Olympics. These racers are our top-level racers who train weeknights and weekends. A lot of travel is involved and a high level of commitment is required to ski at this level. Many in this program are working towards a goal, such as skiing at the collegian level and/or making the U.S. Ski Team. Racers will be of top ability level.
Program Cost: N/A
This is a team that all racers try to achieve during their season.
Team Norway Adult Ski Team
In keeping with our strong commitment to serve athletes of all ages through the sport of ski racing, we offer our season-long adult program for athletes over age 20. Training sessions in Slalom, GS and Super G will be their focus. A monthly training schedule will be provided. The adult race team will be asked to "mentor" the youth members of Team Norway. Early season training is reserved primarily for fundamentals. Adult Team Norway members will be asked to forerun all youth races held at Norway Mountain.
Program Cost: $100
Practice Schedule: Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM - 12:30 AM.
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