Winter Alpine Racing

Post Grad FIS Alpine Racing

The Post Graduate FIS Alpine Racing program is designed for high school graduates who aspire to compete nationally at the collegiate or US Ski Team level. It consists of expanded on-snow training and a focus on athletic commitment and lifestyle, i.e. training, nutrition, sport education, etc. Athletes will compete at the regional, national, and international level (if qualified). All aspects of competitive skiing will be covered, including physical conditioning, technical and tactical development, equipment preparation education, mental skills training, video analysis, performance planning, and more. Participants will compete in U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS level competitions in the Rocky Mountain Division and may include out-of-division racing as qualified. Individual goal setting will be used to direct a yearlong training plan to help these racers reach their goals.

In the summer, athletes participate in directed and supervised summer strength and conditioning as part of a comprehensive year-round alpine program. This program is designed to give ski racers off-season guidance and coaching in off-snow preparation for winter training and establish a strong strength and conditioning base for higher-intensity training in the fall. Strong and well-conditioned ski racers are able to maintain their technique and a fast racing line in progressively more difficult situations, recover more quickly from long on-snow training and competition days, and decrease the chance of injury. Coaching will focus on proper movement patterns, emphasizing a full range of motion.

SPRING/SUMMER SESSIONS:
May 4-June 3
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1-2:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill

June 8-August 14
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:15-8 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. Field Sessions*
Saturday: 8 a.m. Track Session* (SSHS Track)
*Times may be subject to change dependent on training plan and/or weather conditions.

FALL/WINTER SESSIONS:

Dryland Training: Starting late August, 5-6 days/week. Times TBA.

On Snow Training: Late October through mid-April, six days/week.
Tuesday-Friday: 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
*Times subject to adjustment (based on training plan, video review, recovery workouts, etc.)

Prior to mid-November, training takes place in Summit County. Additional training fees apply. Late April and May weekend training sessions will be offered based on snow conditions at Steamboat, Loveland, Winter Park, Copper or other nearby areas at an additional cost. Out-of-region competitions may run past April 15.