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Dryland Training Information

Ski and race better through preparation! Training in the off-season, known as "dryland" can improve your skiing and racing. Dryland training is preseason physical and mental conditioning. Your training should combine many elements: strength, endurance, balance & ski specific activities. At SWAT we provide several options for working on balance and ski-specific training. The sessions are mainly planned for athletes not participating in any fall sport activities, but those fall sport athletes are still welcome to attend. These sessions are great for potential new athletes so they can meet coaches and other athletes in their groups before the season begins on the ski hills.

The U14 to U18 athletes train on Sunday afternoons starting in September at the Mukwonago High School outdoor track. Dates and times will be communicated in advance.

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GOALS

To improve physical strength, agility and skills:

  • Training specific muscles will ensure skill development on the snow.

  • Develop balance through active training.

  • To enhance confidence.

  • The development of improved mental skills through focusing drills.

  • Meet new friends and get psyched for skiing.

WHAT TO BRING TO PRACTICE:

  • Water or sports drink (aka gatorade, electrolytes, etc.) Not soda.

  • Proper footwear. No sandles or hiking shoes.

  • Athletic wear. No jeans.

  • All athletes must wear "work-out" specific clothing. No pants / shorts that don't stay up around your waist.

  • Dress for the weather, bring layers you can take on and off.

TYPICAL DRY LAND SESSION:

  • Warm up run / exercies

  • Core Conditioning

  • Obstacle & interval training (45 minutes to 1 hour.

  • Cool down & stretch

For liability reasons, ALL ATHLETES who participate in any training program offered by SWATeam Racing must have a registration and Liability Release forms completed and signed by their parent or guardian.

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