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Bear Valley Slalom Results - January 28 & 29, 2012 (Click on the below links to view)
J3 Mens Slalom Jan 28
J3 Mens Slalom Jan 29
J4 Ladies Slalom Jan 28
J4 Ladies Slalom Jan 29
J4 Mens Slalom Jan 28
J4 Mens Slalom Jan 29
J5 Ladies Slalom Jan 28
J5 Ladies Slalom Jan 29
J5 Mens Slalom Jan 28
J5 Mens Slalom Jan 29
Dodge Ridge Ryan Lavagnino Classic Race Info:
((Click Here)) to download the modified Ski Teams Calendar for 2011/2012.
((Click Here)) to download the Ryan Lavagnino Classic Central Series J6-J3 GS Race packet. Additional information and products will be available the week of 1/23/12.
((Click Here)) to download the Ryan Lavagnino Classis Liability Form.
Race Team Info for 2011-2012:
((Click Here)) to download the 2011/2012 Race Team Handbook.
((Click Here)) to purchase your Race Team pass online today.
Dodge Ridge Race Team Philosophy
The Dodge Ridge Race Team focus is to develop our athletes with the intention of
building a strong race program. Coaches will train racers to compete successfully on
all snow conditions and on all terrain. Our coaching staff believes racers will develop
strong racing skills by free skiing, drills; terrain based skiing and gate training.
Our goal is to develop athletes with a strong skiing ability, which will be used and
enjoyed for a lifetime.
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When your child is ready to graduate from our Kids Club program, the Dodge Ridge Development Team is the next step. This program is designed to enhance your child’s inherent love of skiing with season long coaching. The team begins after Christmas and meets weekends and holidays for fun filled days of skiing together. All participants are asked to have accomplished all “red level”/level 5 classes or can pass a skill evaluation which will be held on the first day of training. Training will focus on skill and balance development, exploring new terrain and conditions, introduction to gate training and mountain etiquette. Our goal is to ensure your kids have a great time while developing new skills and a love for the sport. Training every weekend is not mandatory but highly recommended to maximize your child’s team experience. Training begins at 9:00am and concludes at 2:30pm with an hour lunch break. Parents are required to pick their children up for the lunch break. USSA memberships is not required. Helmets required.
Racers train each weekend with the goal of competing against other Central Series Race Teams in their age category, J6 6-8 year olds, J5 9-10 year olds and J4 11-12 year olds. Central Series races consist of four, 2-day races and a state wide 4-day championship at the end of the season for J6-J4’s. Bear Valley hosts a SL race in January; Dodge Ridge a GS race in February; China Peak a SG/GS race in early March and Badger Pass a SL race mid-March. The Championships are held in late March to early April in either Tahoe or Mammoth. Training is held on weekends and holiday periods with a holiday camp between Christmas and New Years. Training every weekend and competition in races is not mandatory but is highly recommended to maximize your child’s racing and team experience. Helmets are mandatory and a USSA/Far West membership license is required to compete in races. Training begins at 9:00am and concludes at 2:30pm with an hour lunch break.
Try Out Process
Try outs will be held for all teams on the first day of training. During this process, coaches will evaluate the basic skiing skills of the athletes to ensure that they are within the range of the group. If required, changes to the child’s enrollment can be made after this review, options will be discussed with parents on an individual basis.
Training
The most important goal of the Dodge Ridge Race Team Coaches is to help the racers
develop socially, mentally and physically. The coaches will take a positive approach
and strive to establish an optimum training environment. Training will included a variety of training methods and conditions. Combinations of free skiing, practice drills and gate training will be used by the coaches throughout the season in a way to best suit the development of each team, age group and skill level. Come prepared wearing
your uniform, your personal protective equipment, your ski equipment in top condition,
and your season pass. Helmets are required.
