Southeastern Wisconsin Alpine Team Racing
Southeastern Wisconsin Alpine Team Racing
When & Where Do We Practice?
SWATeam RACING is a continuous 10-11 week program, beginning the 1st weekend in December and ending the 2nd weekend in February annually - taking into consideration snow conditions. We expect participants to attend practices and races for the entire 10-11 week program.
Our training schedules depend on the program you are signed up for:
Full Team - Club and USSS/FIS
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Saturday and Sunday mornings: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or early practices 7:00am - 10am on Saturdays and/or Sundays during the month of December as specified.
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Sunday mornings 7:00am - 10:00am during the month of January (Saturday MWAR races).
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Saturday mornings 7:00am - 10:00 am during the month of February (Sunday MWAR races).
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Tuesday evenings 6:00pm to 8:30pm
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USSS/FIS Only
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Thursday evenings 6:00pm - 8:00pm or as communicated.
Coaches expect athletes to arrive 15-30 minutes before the start of training so they have enough time to boot up, dress appropriately for the weather and get their gear on. Some time is spent outside doing warm-up exercises. Coaches expect their athletes to be in the lift line before the lifts start up at each practice.
SWATeam meets in the "Fairview Cafe" at Alpine Valley. This meeting place could vary depending on the public crowds expected or scheduled by Alpine Valley Resort. Coaches will notify athletes and parents about alternate meeting places when necessary. The athletes will be asked to store their boot bags and backpacks in a specific area in that building as the room is also open to the public. You will receive those instructions from the coaches.
The same group of coaches and athletes generally stay together for the entire season. Of course, there are exceptions and occasionally one or more members of a group may be reassigned to better match a group of athletes with similar skill levels. Especially in the entry level programs, we try to group athletes together that are similar in skill level and age.
ON-THE-HILL TRAINING AT ALPINE VALLEY RESORT
