Category Archives: Updates

Early Race registration

October 2016

Dear Race Program Participants:

Thank you for your interest in the Catamount Race Program we hope you are having a good summer which is almost over and it is now time to think about racing for the 2016-2017 season.

Take advantage of the early price (will go up after October 31st) for our Race Program, complete the attached Race Application for your child (ren)’s also attached is a Season Pass Application if you have not renewed your passes yet keep in mind the deadline for the passes are November 30th.

There is a $100 discount for your 3rd child that will be enrolling in the Race Program by October 31st. (First 2 children must be enrolled at full price)

Racing Rgistration Form:http://www.catamountski.com/lessons-racing/racing/16-17_RacingSignUpForm%20updated%2010-5.pdf

Season’s Pass Aplication Form:http://www.catamountski.com/pdf/tickets-passes/SeasonPass2016-2017Application.pdf

March 5th and 6th Training

Hello Tristate and Interclub Race Teams

Due to the late start to the season this year, we have decided to extend our training for one extra weekend. We will be meeting for our last training weekend on March 5th and 6th. Normal training schedule and times. This is all depending on the Mountain of course. As usual, please check the catamountski.com website prior to making your way to the ski area, to check for possible mountain closings.

 

Steve

Registering Online for Upcoming Races (Interclub and Tristate)

Avoid the long wait at the registration table at the Blanford Race this weekend. Go to adminskiracing.com . This link ( https://adminskiracing.com/race-sign-up-info ) offers a step by step instructional guid to creating an account with Adminskiracing.com and registering your racer/ racers in advance for all upcomming races. This applies to both Interclub and Tristate race teams.

Catamount Racers when registering for our Catamount race (Feb

Current USSA membership is required to complete the early registration. If you have not yet completed your USSA membership registration or renewal, refer to these instructions for USSA membership registration or renewal:

  1. Create an online account at my.ussa.org using your email and contact information.
  2. Log In to my.ussa.org and click on “register new USSA member” / renew membership
  3. On page 1 of registration, enter the RACER information.
  4. On page 2 , enter your personal information as “parent or guardian”
  5. On page 3, please enter the racer’s Ethnicity, Citizenship, STATE( Catamount is a MASSACHUSETTS mountain), and CLUB(Catamount Racing)
  6. On page 4, enter the SPORT as ALPINE COMPETITOR and the MEMBERSHIP as (Choose age appropriate category here)
  7. Next you will select add to cart. At this point you will be able to view the charges for both USSA and Tristate registration. Once added to your cart you will be able to register another racer before checking out, if registering more than one child.
  8. Once registration is completed and purchased your USSA cards will be accessible within your USSA account. Print these cards out for each racer. They will present this card at each race registration throughout the season.

Team Jackets – Order NOW – Deadline is 4/9

Here are some details on our new team Jacket. It will be produced by Karbon and ready for pickup at the first team practice. We need to place our order by April 9th. Below is a picture of the Jacket along with a link to order. Click the link below for more Jacket details. Karbon will not accept orders after April 9th, so please place your order ASAP.

Link to order: https://squareup.com/market/catamount-race-team

KarbonTeamJacket

Opening Weekend

Hello,

To new and returning families, the IC coaching staff would like to extend a hardy welcome to the 2014-2015 racing season. We are scheduled to officially begin training this upcoming weekend, 12/13-12/14.

Your patience is requested as we undertake the initial process of assigning racers with coaches. For returning families your understanding of this process is appreciated. Please help relieve any tensions that “rookie” parents may feel entering new territory. As we all know, this sorting out task evolves over the course of the entire season.

Parents can help eliminate tensions and inevitable commotions this weekend in a number of ways. If you haven’t done so already, begin by organizing and checking equipment, including clothing, in advance of one hour before departing to the Mountain. Conduct a safety check of all equipment, especially a binding safety check. Make sure the bindings are attached to the skis and boot liners are correctly paired with the matching shell. Hard shell helmets are required by USSA and Tri State. We require goggles as well. New parents may not be aware of the helmet technicality. New parents can help us identify your racer by printing his/her first name on duct tape and attaching to the front of the helmet. Lastly, please transport racers early enough to the Mountain, so they can be at the base of the double green chair 15 min early so coaches can move their racers out of the staging area by 9:00 am.

Our coaching staff has added some new members this year, and several long-time IC coaches have joined the tri state staff. Moving to tri state are Chris Cashen, Chris Divecchio, and Peter Cross. Moving over from the parent ranks to the coaching staff are, Larry Hess, David Kozlowski and Jon Woodruf. Returning after a sabbatical is Karin Tannenbaum. Her Daughter, Kasey, will be a new addition as well. Kasey is an IC and USSA graduate from Catamount. Welcome to you all and the best regards to coaches in transition. Apologies in advance if I did not recognize any new comer.

Thanks to Bob Mayer, father of Max, who has volunteered to manage the IC component of the Catamount Race Site. Peter Chudy remains our faithful president of the IC Parents Association. As always, we are open to addressing all questions, concerns and input that will support the success of Catamount’s IC Race Program.

Regards and see everyone slope side this coming weekend.

John Greaser

Remember to renew your USSA & Tri-State Memberships

The end of summer is upon us and the competition season is just around the corner. It’s time to renew your USSA & Tri State memberships. To renew online, or to create new memberships, please click the links below. Remember, memberships are required and come with many benefits (like discounts on racing gear).

USSA – Click to register
USSA

Tri-State – Click to register
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Time to buy your Season Pass!

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With only 3 months left till ski season, now is the perfect time to buy your 2014-2015 season passes. Without restrictions and with night skiing, Catamount’s season passes are a great value. Catamount season pass holders also receive discounts at numerous area restaurants and at ski areas that have agreements with Catamount. A Season Pass is a great value.

Passes can be purchased online by clicking here.

Our last practice

Alas, the season is drawing to an end. This Saturday will be the last practice of the season. We will be having our annual Pizza/Pot Luck party after practice and will present awards to each racer. We are finalizing some hill space for a parent/child dual GS and we will follow up with the outcome.

The P.A. will provide the pizzas and we ask the family’s to bring some other items with the following suggestion;

Children Last Names Starting with
A-G: Drinks
H-P: Salad/Fruit/Alternative dish
R-W: Desserts/Snacks

Additional cups/utensils would be helpful. We will need some help moving the trophies from the office and setting them lodge. Please see Steve Adams if you can help for a few minutes before the party.

I would like to thank Claire Johnson, PA Treasurer, for all the efforts with the T-shirts and decals. It was a long day last weekend.

I would also like to Charles Gagnon for his efforts the PA Interclub Rep and helping to manage Catamount’s IC Race.

I have sent out an email regarding the jacket order. Please keep within the deadline.

I will not be able to attend on Saturday, first time in seven years, as I will be with Emily at the U14 championships. Next year my son will be joining Interclub so I will be around more of the I/C races.

Peter Chudy
Catamount Ski Team Parents Association