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2011 - 2012 Junior Race Program
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THE PROGRAM: XLR8 Alpine Racing provides result driven coaching for young ski racers (ages 7-17) in a fun and active environment. Our goal is to develop junior racers, both physically and mentally, by using a variety of proven ski racing drills and progressive USSA teaching techniques geared towards young racers. Our positive teaching approach leads to strong character, increases self esteem and instills confidence on and off the hill.
XLR8 Alpine Racing has a proven track record of developing young skiers into top state and national JDT ski racers. Athletes train primarily in giant slalom as a foundation for ski racing technique, and are also introduced to slalom gate training fundamentals. Skiers are grouped by ability and ski with the same professional coaches through out the season for consistency and individual attention.
We Train on Sundays!
- Class size is limited to 80 athletes on a first come, first serve basis.
- Tryouts on Saturday, January 7th for all new XLR8 prospects (12-2pm)
- 9:30-11:30am (Training) followed by two timed NASTAR runs
Optional gate training:
- Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm
- Friday: 6:00-8:00pm (gates only)
Race training makes you a better skier and adds a new and exciting element to Michigan skiing.... MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE HILL!
ToYour Coaches:
- Brian Lovejoy, Lead Coach
- Jamie Schaeffer, Lead Coach
- Dale Harrison
- Rick Tincu
Jamie and Brian, both U.S. Ski Association (USSA) registered coaches, have years of racing experience at both the state and national level and they are dedicated to bringing a heightened level of enthusiasm and innovative teaching techniques to benefit your junior racer.
PERKS:
- DISCOUNT TICKET PACKAGE AVAILABLE
- Exclusive sale events at Shumaker's Ski Shop
- Junior race demo skis
- Tuning and waxing clinics
- Sunday NASTAR Racing
- Two timed runs included
- Race all day for $10.00
- XLR8 "World Cup" end of season race, post party and awards
Fast facts:
- 132 podium finishes in 2012-2011 JDT events
- For the past four years 99% of our racers qualified for NASTAR National
- Top ranked team at 2010 & 2011 NASTAR Midwest Open
- Top Michigan team at 2009 & 2011 NASTAR Nationals
- Sixth place overall at 2011 NASTAR Nationals.
- Developed twenty racers into competitive CUSSA athletes
Developed eight MHSAA state medalists in GS and Slalom
PRICING:
- 8 WEEK, CLINIC ONLY $225.00
8 WEEK CLINIC WITH LIFT TICKET: $463.00
(Package price reflects 15% lift ticket discount and applies to Sunday training only)
Weekday gate training: - Wednesday $120.00 for the season*
- Friday $180.00 for the season
- Lift ticket not included
Registration:
- Online @ www.mtbrighton.com
- In person @ Ski School Desk
- Mail completed registration form with payment
Information:
- www.skixlr8.com
- General: snowsports@live.com
- Jack Pippin, Ski School Diretor: snowsportsdir@aol.com
- Phone 810-229-9581 Ext 220
CHAIRLIFT FOOTNOTE: IF THE REGISTERED RACER IS TOO SMALL TO RIDE THE LIFT ALONE, A PARENT MUST BE PRESENT FOR LIFT ASSISTANCE.
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