2017 Tri-State/NJ Speed Elements Camp

Date: Monday, February 6, 2017 Age: U16 & U19 Athletes

Date : Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Age: U14 Athletes

Time: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Stratton Mountain
Registration: Registration on AlpineReg (click on “State – TriState” and “Club – TSASRA”)
Fee: $85 per athlete (includes lift ticket)
Limit: Open to Tri-State and NJ athletes (number of participants will be limited)
Coaching: Experienced coaches supplemented with development coaches
Goals: Introduce athletes to speed through coaching, short sections of courses and elements that teach proper movements; provide educational opportunity for less experienced coaches by working side-by- side with experienced coaches
Equipment: SG or GS skis only
Stations (tentative):
(1) Glide Track
Description: This is a relatively straight section of the trail where the athletes run in a tuck position Objective: Learn aerodynamic position; develop feel under foot, ankles and legs; build confidence
(2) Phantom jump (dyed)
Description: This is a moderately sloped section which has dyed lines simulating the preparation, take- off and landing of a jump
Objective: Learn the phases and movements of jumping
(3) Pole jumpers
Description: This is a section of poles set across the snow on a moderate to gentle slope; the athletes jump the poles in a medium to high tuck position
Objective: Pressure management and balance; learning to clear the snow with both tip and tail
(4) Wave track
Description: This is a section of rolls groomed into moderate to gentle terrain; athlete skis in a straight run maintaining a consistent high tuck position such that they can absorb the “waves” through flexion and extension of the lower body
Objective: Using flexion and extension of the lower body to manage pressure against the snow over undulating terrain in an aerodynamic position
(5) Short course sections
Description: This is a short section of course that is set on moderate terrain (25-40 meter distance between gates)
Objective: Learning to run gates set at a SG distance; build confidence
(6) Introductory jump
Description: This is a section of the trail with a small jump and landing drop-off that will enable the athlete a low level of flight at a moderate speed
Objective: Learn the phases and movements of jumping; build confidence
Time: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm