New racers: Picking up your pass for the first time can be done at the New ticket booth attached to Catamount Lodge or with any cashier, with the exception of the Lesson desk inside the Berkshire lodge. Each racer will need to have a 2019/2020 Program Release form signed and submitted to pick up their seasons pass.
Returning racers: If your passes are paid for, the racing release form below has been signed/ submitted for your racer/racers, and if you have your RFID card from last season, your pass is already active and will work automatically no need to see anyone.
There is a $5.00 fee to replace the RFID card.
If passes haven’t been paid for yet, pay for your pass on-line ahead of time or see any cashier at the new ticket booth to complete this step. Thank you,
Although we were definitely challenged by the weather this past weekend, we still got the season off to a great start on Sunday with the first day of Tri-State training on Sunday, followed by an on-snow clinic with many of the Tri-State coaches that was also attended by a few Interclub and Devo coaches. The kids who were there were all fired up to finally start the season. The time on the hill with the coaches was a lot of fun, as we shared goals, expectations, tricks of the trade and fellowship with each other. As you all know, practice will begin with the lifts loading at 8:30 for Tri-State and 9:00 for Interclub and Devos.
Prior to hitting the slopes, we would like to have a short meeting of the Interclub and Devos coaches, and the Interclub and Devos parents and kids at 8:15 sharp in the Taconic Lodge Race Bubble to introduce the coaches to the parents and kids prior to unleashing the racers on the mountain with their coaches. Colin and I will remain in the lodge to speak with the parents in the lodge and to answer any of your questions.
While practice typically will run until 3:00 in the afternoon for Tri-State, and 2:30 for Interclub and Devos, we will be ending Saturday training this week a bit earlier, at 2:00 so the Interclub and Devos coaches can assemble at 2:15 in front of the Quad Chairlift to spend some time together as a group skiing the mountain and discussing plans and goals for the season, as well as various aspects of fundamentals.The temperatures are going be dropping all week and we are expecting mountain ops to crank out and cover the trails with tons and tons of new snow. We are really looking forward to getting out on the hill this weekend to kick off the season with all of your fabulous kids.All the best!! Bruce and Colin
The Catamount PA is pleased to partner with two providers of cut-resistant garments with various options for your family’s needs. Reliable Racing, a locally known provider of top-notch ski products in our region for over 60 years and Base360, a Canadian company that has been designing cut-proof garments since 2002 and recently came out with their patented Alpine version.
Anyone is welcome to purchase these items for their athletes however these garments probably make sense primarily for athletes racing at the Tri-State level. Note that if you are looking for youth sizes, only BASE360 offers this option at this time.
Just like the Patagonia order, we will be using a google sheet and Venmo for payment. Note that the price includes all taxes and shipping. Each sheet has its own set of instructions.
Deadline: We are asking that everyone submit their orders by Monday, December 9th at 10pm. Orders will hopefully arrive no later than the 1st week of January.
Reliable Racing: Should you have questions about sizing or the order process, please reach out to Jamie Cheney: jamie.f.cheney@gmail.com
Both Jamie and Sonia will do their best to advise on sizing, however, if your racers are still growing like weeds, given the cost, you are probably better to size up if you are in doubt.
The SYNC store for team jackets and gear is re-opened and will close on 11/26. Embroidery will take about a month, so if you order between now and Nov. 26, you’ll get your items around the first of January!
Use the link below and select Catamount Racing from the “USSA Certified Clubs” drop down. Use the password catamount1920.
THIS IS NOW ALSO OPEN TO U10s, This weekend don’t miss out
We are starting fall and the Columbus Weekend off with a special dryland training session by former US Olympian, DOUG LEWIS! Doug has been a longtime supporter of junior ski racing in the East and is coming on October 13 from 8am to 5pm to lead dryland and speak to the kids and families about his experiences with ski racing, nutrition, and sports psychology. Sign up on Admin Ski Racing.
In conjunction with this event, we will also be hosting our 1st annual SKI SWAP. Bring your outgrown gear from the basement and get something new. The Swap will run from 10am to 5pm. Call Heather for any details or questions.
Falcon’s Fields has generously provided a BBQ lunch for registered racers, available at an additional nominal cost to families
Multiple tables will also be set up for raffles, to accept Catamount jacket orders, Catamount Patagonia Orders, Information on future ski tuning demo’s by TOKO on Eventbrite, Job opportunities at Catamount, Information about the Kelly Brush Foundation and the Killington World Cup Foundation.
Catamount has graciously agreed to offer deep discounts to the new ZIP line, chairlift rides, and if still available, the aerial park!
As everyone knows, a day this big can’t go on without the support of many! We welcome everyone to volunteer at the event in any capacity. We specifically need coaches assisting Doug as he puts the kids through the paces… I have attached a link to the signup genie for your ease:
The Catamount Race Team SYNC team gear page is up and ready. You can order directly from the link below and receive your order in early November. The current order deadline is set for October 10th, 2019. We have once again added some layering options this year, as well as a boot bag. Everything is discounted.
Order a Catamount branded Interclub (red) or Tri-State (black) racer jackets.
Follow the link below, select Catamount Racing from the USSA Certified Clubs dropdown (in the top bar) and use the password catamount1920.
SYNC has also offered to do some athlete kickbacks for the team. The team will earn 10% on any non-team purchases made through the below link. The customized SYNC merch ordered for our athletes does not apply:
Let us help you get equipped for the exciting 2019-20 racing season.
The Catamount Race Team SYNC team gear page is up and ready. You can order directly from the link below and receive your order in early November. The current order deadline is set for October 10th, 2019. We have once again added some layering options this year, as well as a boot bag. Everything is discounted.
Catamount branded Interclub (red) and Tri-State (black) racer jackets.
Follow the link below, select Catamount Racing from the USSA Certified Clubs dropdown (in the top bar) and use the password catamount1920.
SYNC has also offered to do some athlete kickbacks for the team. The team will earn 10% on any non-team purchases made through the below link. The customized SYNC merch ordered for our athletes does not apply:
Join us for our Interclub Pizza Social ! We will be hosting a pizza party RESCHEDULED for SATURDAY 12/29, 3pm at Four Brothers Pizza 2828 NY-23, Hillsdale, NY 12529.
Please bring $5 cash per racer or $20 cash per family.
This info is primarily for parents of Tri-State athletes but it is available and important for all.
US Ski & Snowboard now requires all the coaches and volunteers to complete a background screening and also to complete a course administered by the US Center for SafeSport. Catamount coaches are no exceptions and they have taken the training.
Recently, the US Center for SafeSport also published a Parent Toolkit to help you understand how best to help your child understand and identify Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse. The toolkit also outlines what to do if you suspect something is wrong.
The toolkit is very extensive. It is broken down into sections based on a child’s age and how best to deal with discussing these issues based on their age. We suggest you read through the full booklet but at a minimum the sections that apply to you and your children. The information in the booklet is not only applicable to ski racing or Catamount but really applicable to any difficult situation a child could end up in. It is a great resource for parents.
If you have any questions, there are multiple resources at the end of the booklet that can help.
If you need more info about specifics for each item, you can check out their main website for the items you are interested in: https://www.syncperformance.com/
Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you!
NOTE: If you have any questions about your order please contact Tara Mann: mann.tara@gmail.com
