Ski Team
McIntyre Ski Team offers instructional ski racing for children ages 6 to 13. Racers will learn the fundamentals of skiing and apply these skills to racing. Athletes will begin to master the skills of racing and compete in races at ski areas across the state. Races are held by members of the New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association (NHARA) and United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) affiliated clubs.
McIntyre Ski Team also offers weeknight advanced training for athletes ages 14-18 competing for other clubs and high school teams.
- Teams for ages 6-13
- Weeknight sessions
- Competitions across NH
- Training for ages 14-18
- Learn racing tactics
- Up-to-date equipment required
Development Team (Ages 6 – 9)
This program is for beginner racers with a recommended minimum skill level of 4. It serves as a basic introduction to the sport of ski racing. The program commences with participants skiing through a racecourse at McIntyre. The program runs for six weeks beginning the first week of January. Training sessions will be Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00PM – 8:00PM.
Program Cost: $465 (includes lift ticket for practice nights)
U10 (Ages 8 and 9)
The U10 racers participate in Open races and Divisional Skills Quest events at various ski areas in southern NH. This is not a beginner level program; a minimum ski level of 5 is recommended. On snow training at McIntyre begins when the ski area opens and ends the last week in March. Training sessions are scheduled for Monday & Wednesday, evenings from 6pm – 8pm and Saturday mornings 8am-Noon. Dry land training will take place on Saturday mornings, beginning in October and will continue until the mountain opens. Please visit the ski team calendar for additional times and dates.
USSA and NHARA Memberships Requirement: USSA Youth Competitor Membership and NHARA Membership required to participate in races and skills events.
Program Cost: $495
U12 (Ages 10 and 11)
U14 (Ages 12 & 13)
The U12 racers participate in open races and division qualifiers at various ski areas in the state. This is not a beginner level program; a minimum ski level of 5 is recommended. On snow training at McIntyre begins when the ski area opens and ends the last week in March. Training sessions are scheduled for Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6pm – 8pm and Saturday mornings 8am-Noon. Dry land training will take place on Saturday mornings, beginning in October and will continue until the mountain opens. Please visit the ski team calendar for additional times and dates.
USSA and NHARA Memberships Requirement: USSA Youth Competitor Membership and NHARA Membership required to participate in races
Program Cost: $540
U16 (Ages 14 and 15)
U19 (Ages 16-18)
High School (Ages 14-18)
The program will provide 14 to 18-year-old alpine ski racing athletes with quality weeknight training opportunities. The program will feature 2 hours of on-snow weeknight training blocks 2 evenings per week, Monday and Wednesday from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. The program start date will be based on the snow conditions and we will plan to train each week until the end of the season. The focus will be on improving skiing fundamentals, on course skiing skills, and race tactics for Slalom and Giant Slalom. Athletes may select to come to as many sessions as practical based on their individual schedules.
High School Program: $350
U16/U19/High School Program
Coach: Bob Robicsek
Bob Robicsek (“Coach Robo”) has over five decades on skis and more than 30 years of active on-the- hill coaching experience. Bob has worked extensively with U14/U16/U19/U21 athletes to assist them on an individual basis to develop their full potential, and reaching to their ski racing as well as personal development goals as athletes. As a result of this collaborative coaching and mentoring approach, Bob has been instrumental in preparing a large number of athletes for success in age class Junior Olympics, USSA/US Ski Team Regional and National Junior Development Projects, High School Meet of Champions, and advancement to collegiate ski racing programs at several levels.
Coach Robo’s experience includes 18 years as a Program Director and Head Coach with the Wilmot Mt. Alpine Race Team in the Central Division of USSA, Head U16 and U19 Coach for the Loon Mountain and Crotched Mountain Race Teams, ability age class Head Coach with Bradford Alpine Race Team, Assistant Coach for Andover H.S. MA, guest coach for Gould Academy Race Camps, and over 20 years of active coaching with Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camps on the Palmer Glacier. Bob is a USSA Certified Coach with active USSA REF/COR/AO Certifications, successfully completed the USSA Level 300 Sport Science Academy, and is a PSIA Certified Instructor.
Equipment
Racers are required to have up-to-date skis, bindings, poles and boots. Please check your current equipment prior to the season and the first day on snow. Approved ski helmets (hard eared) are required for racers for all training and racing. Ski equipment must be checked by a professional ski shop prior to on snow training. We reserve the right to refuse training of anyone with equipment we feel is not safe or may be outdated. Our ski shop can assist you and please reach out to the coaching staff with any equipment questions.
Contact:
For more information on the McIntyre Ski Team please contact skiteam@mcintyreskiarea.com
Important Information:
Check back in the fall for updates for Ski Team
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