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January 2012 Training Calendar.pdf
Great Northern Powder Expedition
Register today for our team backcountry powder expedition in Northern Montana this coming March. Great Northern Powder Guides are donating this amazing weekend as a fundraiser for our program. Ski 18 square miles of private powder skiing, enjoy amazing meals and lodging at one of Montana's best spa's. More information here.......
Mitey Mite Council Race Schedule
Important Documents
Dryland Workout of the Day Link
2011-2012 Program Information
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
2011-2012 CWSC ALPINE CALENDAR.pdf
Macedo to Ski at Youth Olympic Games
20112012PROGRAMMATRIXrevised.pdf
CWSC News
KIDS KANDAHAR RESULTS - 1/8/2012
Our young Team Shred Mitey Mites had an excellent showing at the first Mitey Mite Council race of the season. The giant slalom race was held on Mt. Hood Lane at Ski Bowl this past Sunday (1/8). We had 17 athletes participating in the three age classes. 41% of our athletes were on the podium at the completion of the race! This is an outstanding way for CWSC Shredders to start the season.
We had three girls on the podium in the J6 category. Bella Foos stood on top in 1st place beating the field by nearly two full seconds. Noga Tal and Ella Tollefson earned 4th and 10th place medals for their respective finishes.
Jonny Walker had an amazing run in the J6 boys category and was awarded the 9th place medal
Clara Macedo had an outstanding day finishing in 2nd in the J5 girls category and turned in the third fastest time of the day overall! Lexi Foos placed 3rd in the J4 category with two outstanding runs.
Grant Law charged the mountain and surprised the field with his blistering runs to finish 6th overall and less than two seconds off the winner on the day. Grant had an amazing recovery on the final pitch to secure his placing.
Other highlights were little Erica Burguiere (5YO) completed her first race like a champ with only a minor hick-up at the delay gate on course. Henry Johnson nearly made the podium finishing in 15th place. Ian Morris and Markus Falconer each made the top 25 in thier first race in the J6 category. Sophia Dodd and Laural Finlay both had successful first races finishing 19th and 24th respectively. Jack Johnson finished 17th in the J5 boys category with two solid runs. Brady Layman and Guy Tal both finished in the top 25.
Congratulations to all. Parents be proud, the hard work is paying off!
First Day of Dryland Goes Well ~09/12/11
Today marked the first day of dryland for the upcoming 2011-2012 ski season. This year's training is taking place at CrossFit Excellence in Lake Oswego under the instruction of new CWSC Head Strength and Conditioning coach, Cody Limbaugh. Cody coached the basic fundamentals of two Olympic lifts and other gymnastic excercises that the team will be perfoming in their workouts.
We finished the day with a Tabata which is an intensive, interval training method. Athletes got a taste of what CrossFit is all about. Workouts will get progressively more intense and athletes will become stronger than they've ever been.
Make sure to check out the video on the strength and conditioning page to find out exactly what CrossFit is all about. Parents interested in participating can inquire about joining in for a reduced monthly fee.
MT. HOOD MITEY MITE COUNCIL RACE SHEDULE AND MORE
The following schedule is a listing of YSL races at Mt. Hood and beyond. We will attend each MM Council race and send a team to Buddy's. Other races are to be determined.
January
8th - Kid's Kandahar GS - Location TBA
22nd - Diamond Dual SL - Cooper Spur
February
3rd-5th - Oregon 4-Way - Ski Bowl
26th - Kandi Cup Kombi - Mt. Hood Meadows
March
3rd-4th - MHM Challenge GS/SL - Mt. Hood Meadows
10th-11th - Bantam Cup SL/GS - White Pass, WA
18th - MM Council Championship GS - Mt. Hood Meadows
23rd-25th - Buddy Werner Championships
Schweizer Mt.,, ID
April
20-22nd - May Day - Mt. Bachelor
Tobias Macedo to Represent Brazil at First Every Youth Olympics Games
CWSC athlete Tobias Macedo left Monday for Innsbruck, Austria to compete in the first ever Youth Olympic Winter Games. The event, created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was created to inspire young people to play sports and adopt and live by the Olympic Values. Today, 100 years since their creation, the three Olympic Values of Excellence, Respect and Friendship have retained their relevance.
Tobias will be competing in the Men's Slalom on January 19th and the Giant Slalom on January 21st. During the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012, Patscherkofel will be the site for all alpine skiing competitions. Patscherkofel was the site of the 1976 Olympic Downhill where Austrian Franz Klammer became a household name after finishing one of the most wild DH runs in Olympic history capturing the Gold Medal.
By nature of this extraordinary invitation to compete and represent his home country of Brazil and CWSC , Tobias has elevated his skiing performance to match the level of competition at the YOG. He has displayed tenacity and discipline in his pre-Olympic training and has great confidence coming into this event.
We will be maintaining communication with Tobias and updating the Club via email of his progress over the next week. You can visit the Youth Olympic website here: www.innsbruck2012.com .
Fall Loveland Slalom Camp November 8th-13th
This year's Colorado camp will feature a five day block of slalom fundamentals. We will be travelling once again to Loveland. Our last two seaons of Fall training have been incredible with perfect snow conditions and training. Loveland provides private lane space, snowmaking and lots of free skiing and is the closest ski area to Denver. Southwest Air offers flights that depart Tuesday after school and return on Sunday leaving Denver at 7:15pm. Flight cost today is $232 round trip. Athletes will fly into Denver on Tuesday evening and be picked up at the airport by the team van. Return flight on Southwest Sunday evening arriving in Portland around 9:30pm.
Athletes will only miss two days of school for this event with the Veteran's Day Holiday on Friday. If you would like to join the team for this training, please sign up early as spots fill quickly. This is an extraordinary opportunity to experience World Cup type conditions and train alongside some of the World's best racers.
The camp will be open to J4 and older athletes.
TEAM JACKET ORDERS DUE BY OCTOBER 16TH
CWSC is ordering it's team jackets from our top sponsor, Columbia Sportswear. All jacket orders must be in by October 16th so we can place the order on October 17th.
Jackets should arrive by November 1st and will be adorned with the CWSC logo and sponsor patches. All of the garmets are made with Columbia's Omni-Tech and Omni-Heat technology. Thes jackets will keep our athletes dry and warm!
To place your jacket order, download and fill out the Columbia order form below. If you do not have the ability to order with the excel form below please contact info_cwscraceteam.com for another method of order.
Columbia 2011-2012 order.xls
Winter Program Registration is underway
This year's winter program will reflect the age changes that will be in effect for 2012-2013. As always, we aim to be ahead of the curve! The 2011-2012 Program Matrix explains the age vs. "U" program.
Our PREP team is geared toward young athletes new to ski racing and will occur on Saturdays.
Our U10 (6-9YO) program is for mitey mites who have experience with MM Council races. U10 training is on Sundays with an option to add Saturday training for an additional $250.
Our U12 (10-11YO) Program is a more serious training program for Mitey Mites that will participate in PNSA YSL races including Buddy Werner Championships. One weeknight training can be included for an additional $250.
Our U14 (12-13YO) combines our 2nd year J4's and 1st year J3's. Focus will be given to racing goals and championship events. This program is available 4 days per week with an option to add Tuesday and Wednesday training for an additional $250.
Our U16 (14-15YO) program is a six day training program for 14-15YO's. Racers will compete in qualifier's, Evergreen Cup and NW Cup events.
Our U18 (16-17YO) program is a six day training program geared toward NW Cup and FIS athletes.
Our U21 (post-grad) program is for athletes serious about FIS racing with sites on College or National Team placement.
Masters racing is for adult athletes over 20 that still want to go fast but are not ready to chase a World Cup dream...
20112012PROGRAMMATRIX.pdf
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - "SNOWMAKING AT LOVELAND"
GREAT NORTHERN POWDER GUIDES FUNDRAISER
REGISTER TODAY for our first significant fundraiser. Take an opportunity to experience some of the worlds best untracked powder skiing while supporting CWSC. Great Northern Powder Guides creates a unique skiing experience for their clients by having access to both north and south facing slopes of usable terrain. Guests have the opportunity to ski eight to ten powder runs daily with each averaging 800 vertical feet of Trees, burned over areas, logged, open, glades, pillows, rocks, chutes you name it, they've got it.
The guides lead guests to sunny morning runs on south slopes and they finish out the day in the afternoon shade of their north facing runs. Great Northern Powder Guides currently utilizes sixteen square miles of the Stillwater State Forest for their backcountry ski tours. The diversity of terrain affords them limitless fresh powder that makes skiing with Great Northern Powder Guides the experience of a lifetime. All inclusive trips are offered at $1500 per person for two days of unforgettable skiing. You will ski with either a former World Cup athlete or Jay Sandlin, former WC Speed Skier and one of the fastest 75 men in the world. The beauty of this trip is that it is almost entirely tax deductible! TOTAL SEATING IS LIMITED THIS YEAR. PURCHASE YOUR TRIP SOON!
A testimonial:
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-James Barber Grand Rapids, MI
Program Descriptions and Registration
Shred Prep CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Our entry to racing program is designed for younger skiers looking to improve their all-mountain experience and explore racing. It will provide the foundation for the necessary skiing skills and fundamentals to advance in to our Shred Mitey Mite program. Coaches will stress the importance of having fun while learning mountain safety, new ski skills and basic racing fundamentals through skiing, play, games and mountain exploration. Athletes will spend most of their on-snow time in directed free skiing with their coach. Racing skills will be introduced as the season progresses and athletes will have an opportunity to participate in our season ending Mt. Hood Mitey Mite Council race.
Participants must be able to put on their own ski equipment, load and ride the lift alone and ski at an intermediate level (parallel skiing/no wedging). This means all athletes ages seven and above must ski in a parallel stance. Six year old participants must be able to stop on their own and have two previous seasons on snow.
Saturdays Jan 7th - March 24th
Athlete to Coach Ratio: 7:1
Mt. Hood's only program providing:
Program Costs:
Winter Only Program 2011-2012 $700
Summer Program 2012 $1500
Intro to Shred Prep (2 days-one time only) $125
U10 Team Shred
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The U10 Team Shred Program begins to emphasize ski racing technique and tactics while continuing to develop basic technical skills. All the same great skiing and mountain skills learning of the Shred Prep Program, with an optional evening training at Ski Bowl! Athletes will be invited to ski with their coaches and other groups from the Ski Team every Thursday night at Ski Bowl, with an emphasis on skiing fundamentals but with directed gate training techniques and tactics. Participants must be able to put on their own ski equipment, load and ride the lift alone, and ski at an intermediate level, at Ski Bowl and Timberline. Program fee includes a CWSC membership.
Sundays December 11th through March 27th
Winter Only Program 2011-2012 $850
Summer Program 2012 $1500 (includes tickets)
Intro to U10 Age Class Team (2 days-one time only) $125
Thursday Evening Add $250
U12 DEVO Team
The U12 DEVO Program begins to emphasize ski racing technique and tactics while continuing to develop basic technical skills. Groups split their time between all-mountain skiing, drills, and gate training. Free-skiing will continue to be the main avenue for delivery and practice of racing skill development. This program includes a dryland training program, weekly on-snow video sessions, and athletes are encouraged to travel and compete locally and in the PNSA Division races. Entry level participants split their racing between MM Council Races and USSA YSL and Buddy Werner Events . Athletes are arranged in groups based on skill, speed and social needs. Athletes may be selected to train with advanced groups but will not be moved to a younger group. U12 training will occur at both Timberline and Ski Bowl depending on day of week and schedule.
Athletes will be invited to ski with their coaches and other groups from the Ski Team either Thursday or Friday night at Ski Bowl (for and additional $250), with an emphasis on skiing fundamentals but with more directed gate training techniques and tactics. Program fee includes a CWSC membership.
Year-Round Program 2011-2012 $2650 (includes summer 2012)
Winter Only Program 2011-2012 $1150
Intro to U12 Age Class Team (2 days-one time only) $125
Thursday or Friday Evening Add $250
U14 Age Class Team
The U14 DEVO Program begins to emphasize ski racing technique and tactics while continuing to develop basic technical skills. Groups split their time between all-mountain skiing, drills, and gate training. Free-skiing will continue to be the main avenue for delivery and practice of racing skill development. This program includes a dryland training program, weekly on-snow video sessions, and athletes are encouraged to travel and compete locally and in the PNSA Division races. Entry level participants split their racing between MM Council Races and USSA YSL Events. Athletes are arranged in groups based on skill, speed and social needs. Athletes may be selected to train with advanced groups but will not be moved to a younger group. U14 training will occur at both Timberline and Ski Bowl depending on day of week and schedule.
Athletes will be invited to ski with their coaches and other groups from the Ski Team every Thursday and Friday night at Ski Bowl, with an emphasis on skiing fundamentals but with more directed gate training techniques and tactics. Program fee includes a CWSC membership.
Winter Only Program 2011-2012 $1900
Early Registration discounts before Sept. 30
Intro to U14 Age Class Team (2 days-one time only) $125
U16 Ability Program
Our U16 Ability Class Program is designed for the 14 and 15 year old racer who is committed to a high level of excellence within a structured USSA program. On-snow training is available 6 days per week, Tuesday thru Sunday with multiple venue options. The team races locally within the PNSA with 55% or more of the time spent in gate training coupled with all-mountain free-skiing and drills and speed training. First year U16s will be eligible for Evergreen Cup, Northwest Cup and J3 Junior Olympic Qualifiers. Second year athletes can participate in Evergreen Cup, Northwest Cup and Junior Olympic qualifiers and FIS Races (final season for 15YO racers).
Older athletes will have race schedules designed in accordance with point profiles and race goals. All athletes will have a structured physical conditioning program to maximize athletic potential. This program is available year round for Full-Time U16 Team members and on a daily basis from Oct. 1 thru April 15 for Part-Time athletes. Goal setting will be done with each athlete and will be reviewed four times per year. Sports psychology and nutritional seminars will be presented on a frequent basis. Our U16 Ability Class Team athletes are expected to uphold the intrinsic values of the Cascade Winter Sports Club which are; good sportsmanship, responsibility, commitment, organization, tenacity, honesty and integrity.
Year-Round Program 2011-2012 $3500 (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30)
Winter Only Program 2011-2012 $2200
Intro to U16 Ability (2 days-one time only) $125
U18 FIS Prep Program
Our U18 FIS Prep Program is designed for the J2 and older athlete who is committed to a high level of excellence within a structured USSA and FIS program. On-snow training is available 6 days per week, Tuesday thru Sunday. The team races in the PNSA and beyond with 60% or more of the time spent in gate training coupled with all-mountain free-skiing and drills as well as speed training. All athletes will have the opportunity of racing out of division and have the opportunity for an international race experience. All athletes will have race schedules designed in accordance with point profiles and race goals. All athletes will have a structured physiczal conditioning program to maximize athletic potential. This program will be available on a daily basis throughout the year and athletes will be required to participate. Goal setting will be done with each athlete and will be reviewed four times per year. Sports psychology and nutritional seminars will be presented on a frequent basis. Our FIS Prep athletes are expected to uphold the intrinsic values of the Cascade Winter Sports Club which are; good sportsmanship, responsibility, commitment, organization, tenacity, honesty and integrity.
Athletes will train with their coaches and other groups from the Ski Team every Tuesday thru Friday night at Ski Bowl, with an emphasis on skiing fundamentals but with more directed gate training techniques and tactics. Weekend training will occur at both Timberline and Ski Bowl. Program fee includes a CWSC membership.
Year-Round Program 2011-2012 $3400 (Oct.1-Sept. 30)
Winter Only Program 2011-2012 $2400 (Oct. 1-May 31st)
Intro to U18 Ability Team (2 days-one time only) $125
U18 Ability Class Team.pdf
U21 Elite Program CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Our U21 Elite Team Program is designed for the 18YO and older athlete who is committed to a high level of excellence within a structured USSA and FIS program. On-snow training is available 6 days per week, Tuesday thru Sunday. The team races in the PNSA and beyond with 60% or more of the time spent in gate training coupled with all-mountain free-skiing and drills as well as speed training. All athletes will have the opportunity of racing out of division and have the opportunity for an international race experience. All athletes will have race schedules designed in accordance with point profiles with an emphasis on FIS racing and advancement. All athletes will have a structured physical conditioning program to maximize athletic potential. This program will be available throughout the year and athletes will be required to participate. Goal setting will be done with each athlete and will be reviewed four times per year. Sports psychology and nutritional seminars will be presented on a frequent basis. Our U21 Elite Team athletes are expected to uphold the intrinsic values of the Cascade Winter Sports Club which are; good sportsmanship, responsibility, commitment, organization, tenacity, honesty and integrity.
Year-Round Program 2011-2012 $3400 (includes summer 2012)
Winter Only Program 2011-2012 $2400
Summer Ability Program 2012 $1500
Intro to Ability (2 days-one time only) $125
U21 Elite Team.pdf
Masters Program
CWSC has Mt. Hood's only full time Masters program. If you long for the days when you had a license to go fast, those days are here again! Our Program is for athletes 20yo+. A USSA license is required for Masters racing. Athletes can compete at the local, national and international level. Program features include:
Summer Masters Program 2010 $700
Masters Summer Camp $375
Intro to Masters (1 day-one time only) $25
"Just a note of appreciation of the amount of sacrifice and dedication you make daily. It shows you are very passionate about your work. Thanks for making a difference!"
Team Parant Diana Law
Greg Dilger
Paul Tollefson
HEAD MASTERS COACH
Greg has been involved with ski racing for over 20 years and is still active as a Masters Racer. He coaches and skis alongside his athletes within the CWSC Masters program. Gregs children were very active as ski racers and Greg has participated as coach, official and parent with other programs during his ski career. Greg is a third generation dentist practicing restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He lives with his family in Salem, Oregon.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/HEAD FIS COACH
Paul's family heritage is rich in American ski history. After coaching several national team athletes and Olympians, Pauls father Terry coached his three sons to the highest levels of racing. Paul is a former top level racer with international race experience. As a coach he is certified by the United States Ski Association as a level 200 coach and is a PSIA level 2 instructor. He has worked for several years as a top level private coach with athletes of all ages and skill sets. He owns and operates Can-Am Race Camps at Mt. Hood, Oregon which offers focused summer training for elite alpine athletes. Paul and his wife Abby have three daughters (who are all outdoors and ski enthusiasts) and live in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
George Rossman
Steve Urdahl
HEAD MITEY MITE (U12/14) COACH
George is the former director of ski racing at Timberline Ski Area from 1978-1990. Most recently he was a coach with Timberline Alpine Race Team, Timberline Atomic Summer Ski Camps and has taught lessons for the Timberline Ski School. He is a level 1 PSIA Instructor, former race official, and grew up skiing Arizona Snow Bowl. His off season passions include motorcycle touring, sailing, Mt. biking and golfing. He is passionate about the environment and is a construction contractor that specializes in Green Building.
HEAD ABILITY (U16/18) COACH
Steve grew up on Mt. Hood. He is a USSA Level 100 coach and a level 3 PSIA instructor with over 20+ years of instructing skiers of all levels. He is the former ski school director of Indoor Ski Training Centers of America and has coached ski racing for 9 years. Steve is a former Pro-Am racer, President of Fast Trax Ski Club, and a former member of the Salomon ski test team. He holds a Secondary Education degree from Western State Colorado. Steve, his wife Janna and three children live in Oregon City, Oregon. Steves son Hanson is a promising young junior CWSC racer.
Alex Loren
Bill Henry
TEAM SHRED (U10) COACH
Alex started her ski racing career as a high school racer where she finished her senior year winning every race. She has several USSA podiums under her belt. Alex is currently a student at Lewis and Clark College in Portland and works with CWSC as a Team Shred Mitey Mite Coach.
HEAD HIGH SCHOOL COACH
