Team Info
Training Center
Members of the Holiday Valley Race Team come together from a variety
of backgrounds to train and compete in a friendly and supportive
atmosphere. The Alpine Racing Program offers training in Downhill,
Super-G, Giant Slalom and Slalom using the best in both tactical and
technical instruction. Team members are divided into age categories for
training and competition.
JI age 17 and older
J-II, age 15 -16
J-III, age 13-14
J-IV, age 11-12
J-V, age 9-10
J-VI, age 8 and under (subject to try-out with program director)
Dedicated training leads to competition, where team members challenge
their peers from other local areas and qualify to compete in the New
York State Championships. Team members who choose to compete
must join the United States Ski Association (USSA) and the New York
State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA). The JIV, JV & JVI's compete
in the Niagara Frontier Ski Council. (NFCS). If you have any questions or
would like to sign up for the Holiday Valley Alpine Racing Program
contact the Training Center at 716-699-2345 ext. 4414.
Christmas Camps
Holiday breaks allow for more intensive training. The Alpine Racing
Christmas Camp offers an excellent opportunity for kids of intermediate
through advanced abilities. Participants must be 8 years old and be able
to ride the lifts by themselves.
Training Center Parents Association
The Parents Association is very involved with the Training Center
Programs. Parents volunteer at races hosted at Holiday Valley and they
coordinate two fundraisers a year; the Fall Festival Ski Swap and the
Golf Outing. Proceeds from the fundraisers go toward expense for kids'
training programs, races, and competitions. The Parents Association
meets twice a year. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for
the Parents Association contact the Training Center at 716-699-2345
ext. 4414.
Ski Race Parent Web Page
One of our parents spent a great deal of time compiling information for a
web page specifically designed to help other race parents understand,
prepare and enjoy USSA/FIS ski racing. The icon below will connect you
to the page. It is a must see. On the web page there is also a must see
article, click the following link to view.
http://www.skiraceparents.com/Ski+Race+Parent+Intro
Members of the Holiday Valley Race Team come together from a variety
of backgrounds to train and compete in a friendly and supportive
atmosphere. The Alpine Racing Program offers training in Downhill,
Super-G, Giant Slalom and Slalom using the best in both tactical and
technical instruction. Team members are divided into age categories for
training and competition.
JI age 17 and older
J-II, age 15 -16
J-III, age 13-14
J-IV, age 11-12
J-V, age 9-10
J-VI, age 8 and under (subject to try-out with program director)
Dedicated training leads to competition, where team members challenge
their peers from other local areas and qualify to compete in the New
York State Championships. Team members who choose to compete
must join the United States Ski Association (USSA) and the New York
State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA). The JIV, JV & JVI's compete
in the Niagara Frontier Ski Council. (NFCS). If you have any questions or
would like to sign up for the Holiday Valley Alpine Racing Program
contact the Training Center at 716-699-2345 ext. 4414.
Christmas Camps
Holiday breaks allow for more intensive training. The Alpine Racing
Christmas Camp offers an excellent opportunity for kids of intermediate
through advanced abilities. Participants must be 8 years old and be able
to ride the lifts by themselves.
Training Center Parents Association
The Parents Association is very involved with the Training Center
Programs. Parents volunteer at races hosted at Holiday Valley and they
coordinate two fundraisers a year; the Fall Festival Ski Swap and the
Golf Outing. Proceeds from the fundraisers go toward expense for kids'
training programs, races, and competitions. The Parents Association
meets twice a year. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for
the Parents Association contact the Training Center at 716-699-2345
ext. 4414.
Ski Race Parent Web Page
One of our parents spent a great deal of time compiling information for a
web page specifically designed to help other race parents understand,
prepare and enjoy USSA/FIS ski racing. The icon below will connect you
to the page. It is a must see. On the web page there is also a must see
article, click the following link to view.
http://www.skiraceparents.com/Ski+Race+Parent+Intro