The Program

Mountain Kids Program
Ages: 8-11
Day: Saturday/Sunday
Length of Program: 9 weeks/18 days
Time: 9am - 12pm
Cost of Program: $225.00 w/season pass

Parents can ski for $25 a day during race camp days

Program begins: Saturday, January 14th

The Mountain Kids Program is geared for the junior skier in ages 8 - 11 whom already know how to ski, but want to learn to race and improve their skiing skills. Program is based on becoming a good skier in all conditions. The Mountain Kids Program will develop skills that promote further interest in the sport of alpine ski racing with an emphasis on having fun. The goal with the Mountain Kids Program is to help give kids the tools they need to develop their racing skills in order to become successful ski racers. Emphasis will be on developing balance, good technical skiing and race tactics. There will be lots of free skiing, free ski race drills, and slalom and giant slalom gate training. Throughout the program, coaches will provide feedback to each skier and video will be utilized as a teaching tool.

Mountain Schussers
Age: 12-13
Days: Wednesday, Saturdays, & Sundays
Length of Program: 38 days
Includes X-mas Camp (Dec. 26-30), February Break Camp and a season pass
Time: Wednesday 4:00 pm. - 6:30 pm.
Saturday & Sunday 1:00 pm. - 4:00 pm.
Cost of Program: $450.00

Program begins: December 26th (Alpine Ski Camp)

The Mountain Schussers Program builds on the Mountain Kids Program by continuing to develop basic ski racing skills. Schusser continue to develop versatility, spontaneity, good technique and tactics. They will begin to train in conjunction with the needs of higher performance athletics. Training becomes more organized. Athletes are expected to exhibit an increase in dedication, a higher level of work volume, and a higher quality work ethic. The Mountain Schussers will be introduced to a higher level of gate training and ski racing competition with the program still focused on developing solid ski techniques.

Programming includes:

* Low racer to coach ratio
* A logical progression of skills development
* A blend of directed free ski drills and gate drills
* Training opportunities in full length courses
* Training on varied terrain
* Mental preparation for competing successfully
* Extensive video analysis
* Observations of the latest ski technique and tactics
*Timed runs at appropriate times to increase intensity

Black & Blue Gate Smashers
Age: 14-18
Days: Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday
Length of Program: Approximately 40 days
Includes X-mas Camp and a season pass
Time: Wednesday 4:00 pm.- 6:30 pm.
Saturday & Sunday 1:00 pm. - 4:00 pm.
Cost of Program: $450.00

Program begins: As soon as snow is available

The Black & Blue Trail Gate Skiers is a high performance-training group for high school racers who are aiming for high performance ski racing. The group will take on a specialized approach for training that will develop higher degrees of physical, mental, technical and tactical preparation. This program is designed to work in conjunction with the athlete's high school home program preparing them for regional and state competitions. Our goal is to support and supplement the athlete's home program coach and training. To provide the greatest opportunity for improvement and success, athletes accepted into this program are expected to make a commitment to their training program. We will stimulate athletes to aim for high performance skiing.

Programming includes:

* Low racer to coach ratio
* A logical progression of skills development
* A blend of directed free ski drills and gate drills
* Training opportunities in full length courses
* Training on varied terrain
* Mental preparation for competing successfully
* Extensive video analysis
* Observations of the latest ski technique and tactics
*Timed runs at appropriate times to increase intensity

Fee for the Chisholm Ski Club Alpine Race Program are made affordable to encourage athlete participation and family involvement. Prior to the program beginning, there will be a social that will give athletes and parents the opportunity to meet the coaches, further describe the program, the program philosophy, and answer questions.

To download a copy of the Registration Form for all programs, click here.

Registration Forms can be mailed to:

Nordic Training

Black Mountain of Maine would like to extend training and touring for all Nordic skiers on the trails prepared for the US Championships. 3.75 km of great coverage of manmade and natural snow will be available 7 days a week.

• Operating hours: 9am to 4pm
• Groomed each day
• Track set on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and by special request
• Lodge open daily
• Trail fee $10 with a special team discount of $8 for a group 10 or more
• Call or e mail ahead to let us know you are coming. Cell: 207-357-3719 E mail: rarsenault3@gmail.com

Please check the race calendar at Chisholmskiclub.org for all race events scheduled.