Programs & Levels

Winter Programs

Available for beginner - through elite-level racers. We begin the season with building your foundation with edging and balance drills. Then progress to speed and gate training and preparation for slalom, giant slalom and downhill races. The program includes use of Winter Park Athletic Club to customized preparation for the season's races and strength training.

The NSCD Alpine staff trains competitors in camps at Winter Park and in races and training sessions across the nation. The program is based on the same teaching principals used for any standard competitive ski racing organization. It involves on-snow training, gate training, and dry-land cross-training that includes biking, aerobics and weight lifting. Winter Park Athletic Club provides testing and training facilities year-round.

Elite Full-Time Program:
(11/1/07-4/15/08) Train five days a week with the NSCD Alpine Ski Team. Athletes in the full time program receive a season pass, locking ski storage, a discount on meals at Winter Park Resort, video services, coaching support at designated races, and access to the Winter Park Athletic Club. We provide totally customized training program suitable for elite athletes to development level new racers.

Trainee Program:
(11/1/07-4/15/08) Train two or three days per week with the NSCD Alpine Ski Team. Athletes in the part time program receive a season pass, locking ski storage, video services, coaching support at designated races, and access to the Winter Park Athletic Club.

Developmental:
(11/1/07-4/15/08) Train one weekend day per week with the NSCD Alpine Ski Team and receive a season pass, locking ski storage, video services, coaching support at designated races, and access to the Winter Park Athletic Club. Perfect for masters and junior racers who want to hone their competitive edges.

Learn to Race:
(11/15/06-4/15/07) The Learn to Race Development Program is designed for skiers with physical disabilities who have skied before and would like to experience the competitive side of disabled skiing. Come and learn to race with our professional coaches so you can compete in Level 1 races and join our NSCD Jr. Alpine Ski Team!

Rates: The cost of the training programs not including scholarships can range from $78 to $3,000 (US Dollars). The cost of races and camps varies.
Elite Program: $3000
Trainee Program: $2500
Development Squad: $1500
One-Day Training Session: $78
Learn to Race Camp: $60

Please note: Financial assistance is available.
Please contact Erik Petersen at 970.726.1548/303.316.1548 or e-mail at epetersen@nscd.org

Customized Training
We design custom training for athletes who can not join us for a regularly scheduled training programs or camps. Contact NSCD's competition program directly for more information. Call Erik Petersen at 970.726.1548/303.316.1548 or e-mail at epetersen@nscd.org.