Alpine Slalom Camp 2011
Place: Aspen Mountain - Lift 1A (Strawpile).
Dates: December 19th and 20th 2011.
Schedule: Plan to ski from 9 until 3 both days. Please check the Hotline at 205-5126 each night as the schedule might change!!!!!
Athletes: Available to all age groups (J5 through PG). Cost is included in the program fee for all team members (not included for J5 Devo). No need to sing up, just show up. If you are with the Devo program the cost is $100 (just show up and we will bill you after the camp).
Contact: If you have any questions please contact Alice Black at 970-393-2056 or ablack@teamavsc.org
Alpine Speed Camp 2011
Objective: To teach kids of all ages the basics of speed elements including gliding, aerodynamics, jumping and terrain work. This is a fun, exciting, speed element workshop, focused on teaching the skills necessary to participate in future Downhill and Super G events.
Place: Aspen Mountain (Strawpile, 5th Avenue - Lift 1A)
Dates: December 27th - 30th 2011. December 31st will be our first Roaring Fork Series Giant Slalom Race (open to all 14 and younger at no cost!).
Schedule: Athletes 14 and younger - plan on skiing from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will start and end the day at the bottom of the 1A lift unless otherwise stated on the hotline.
Please check the Hotline at 205-5126 for J4s and 205-5128 for J3s each night as the schedule might change!!!!!
December 27
8-12 AM - Free skiing, wave track and pole jumper progression on SG skis
1-2 PM - Free skiing on SG skis
December 28
8-11 AM - GS/Super G sections; wave track and pole jumper progression
12-2 PM - Free skiing on SG skis/tuck and gliding elements
December 29
8-11 AM - Super G; wave track and pole jumper progression
12-2 PM - Free skiing on SG skis/tuck and gliding elements
December 30
8-12 AM - Super G; wave track and pole jumper progression
1-2 PM - Cheer on older teammates competing in the Ajax cup and help slip and cary coats for the racers
December 31
Roaring Fork Series Giant Slalom (5th Avenue - Norway to timing shack)
Athletes: Available to all age groups (J5 through PG). Cost is included in the program fee for all team members (not included for J5 Devo).
Sign up: on line at http://www.teamavsc.com/Programs/Alpine.cfm. Deadline is 9 AM on December 21st. The cost is $400 for J5 Devos and Ridgerunners and $500 for non AVSC athletes. Price does not include lift tickets.
Safety: There will be absolutely no fast skiing and tucking outside of the training arena!!!! You will loose your pass!!!
- If you are not able to attend all days of the camp you must notify a coach and get permission to miss days. This camp is designed as a progression therefore it is very important that the athletes attend it in its entirety.
- All athletes are required to have the correct equipment that fits them and is adequate for skiing at fast speeds.
- Bindings must fit the athlete's boots and be set on the appropriate din for their weight. Please take the time to check their setup before the first day of speed camp.
- Skis must be tuned and waxed. Please make sure your skis are not too small and that you feel comfortable going fast on them.
- Helmets are mandatory. If you have a face guard on for Slalom please remove it prior to camp.
- Please remind all athletes that in the event of a crash if they are not hurt they need to get out of the way as quickly as possible. Also they are not allowed to hike in speed events.
- We will have yellow flags spread out on the hill. Those flags are used to signal to an athlete running the course that the course is not clear below them. In the event of a yellow flag please remind the athletes that they need to stop as quickly and safely as possible.
- Athletes are not allowed to run the course until told so by a coach.
Video: We will have a video station set up at Ruthie's Restaurant.
Meals: Please make sure athletes have a packed lunch with them or money to buy lunch. Lunch will be approximately from 11:00 to 12:00 daily.
Contact: If you have any questions please contact Alice Black at 970-393-2056 or ablack@teamavsc.org
Alpine Spring Break Racing Camp 2012
This camp is a fun introduction to ski racing and it is intended for athletes between the ages of 8 and 14 years. RidgeRunners are encouraged to participate and it is a great stepping stone from Base Camp to the AVSC Competitive programs. The camp is also great for J5 Devo kids who want to extend their training and racing season. The camp will consist of slalom and giant slalom training and will conclude with a race. Aspen Skiing Company lift passes are required. You can sign up on line: http://www.teamavsc.com/Programs/Alpine.cfm or stop by the AVSC clubhouse and sign up in the administrative office.
Location - Highlands. Please drop off and pick up the kids at the AVSC Clubhouse.
Ages - 8-14
Dates - March 29 - April 1
Time - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost - $100 for J5 Devos and Ridgerunners and $150 for non AVSC athletes. Cost is included in the program fee for all team members (J3, J4 and J5 Comp). The cost does not include lunch so please make sure the kids have money to buy lunch or bring a bag lunch daily.
Sign up: on line at http://www.teamavsc.com/Programs/Alpine.cfm. Deadline is March 16th. Price does not include lift tickets.
Please check the hotline every evening in case we have any changes in the schedule listed below. The number is (970) 205-5126
Tentative Schedule:
Thursday, March 29th - Free Ski Day
8:45 - registration at the AVSC Clubhouse (300 AVSC Drive)
9:15 - load the Five Trees Lift from the club
9:15 - 11:30 - free ski with your group on Highlands
11:30 - 12:30 - lunch at the Merry Go Round (please bring lunch money or a bag lunch)
12:30 - 3:00 - free ski with your group on Highlands
3:00 - pick up at the AVSC clubhouse
Friday, March 30th - Slalom Day
9:00 - meet the coaches at the AVSC Clubhouse
9:15 - load the Five Trees Lift from the club
9:30 - 12:00 - introduction to Slalom training on Golden Horn/Thunderbowl
12:00 - 1:00 - lunch at the Merry Go Round (please bring lunch money or a bag lunch)
1:00 - 3:00 - free ski with your group on Highlands
3:00 - pick up at the AVSC clubhouse
Saturday, March 31st - Giant Slalom Day
9:00 - meet the coaches at the AVSC Clubhouse
9:15 - load the Five Trees Lift from the club
9:30 - 12:00 - introduction to Giant Slalom training on Golden Horn/Thunderbowl
12:00 - 1:00 - lunch at the Merry Go Round (please bring lunch money or a bag lunch)
1:00 - 3:00 - free ski with your group on Highlands
3:00 - pick up at the AVSC clubhouse
Sunday, April 1st - Fun Skills Race Day
9:00 - meet the coaches at the AVSC Clubhouse
9:15 - load the Five Trees Lift from the club
9:30 - 10:15 - race course inspection with the coaches
10:30 - 11:30 - fun skills race on Golden Horn/Thunderbowl
12:00 - 3:00 - awards and potluck BBQ at the AVSC clubhouse
3:00 - pick up at the AVSC clubhouse
All parents and siblings are welcome to join us for the race and the BBQ. Costumes recommended!!!! We will also give out the end of the season awards and the Roaring Fork Series overall champions will be named.
All J5 Devo kids and Ridgerunners are invited to this fun race and BBQ at no cost even if they do not participate in the Camp as this will be the last of our Roaring Fork Valley Series races for the year.
Preseason Camps 2011
November 5th-6th - Age Class Preseason Loveland Camp 1
Age Group: J3 Only
Departure Date, Time and Place: Saturday, November 5th 7:00 AM from AVSC
Return Date, Time and Place: Sunday, November 6th around 5:00 PM at AVSC
Approximate Project Cost: $200 (includes lift tickets, lodging and transportation)
Lodging Info: La Quinta Inn 970-257-9845
Emergency Contact Info: Alice Black 970-393-2056
What to Bring: Slalom skis, poles, boots, helmet, goggles, warm ski clothing, workout gear (including good running shoes), bathing suit, water bottle, money for 5 meals and snacks, great attitude!
Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, October 28th.
Space is limited so sign up early! Please email Pat at pcallahan@teamavsc.org or call at 205-5121.
November 12th-13th - Age Class Preseason Loveland Camp 2
Age Group: J3s and J4s
Departure Date, Time and Place: Saturday, November 12th 7:00 AM from AVSC
Return Date, Time and Place: Sunday, November 13th around 5:00 PM at AVSC
Approximate Project Cost: $200 (includes lift tickets, lodging and transportation)
Lodging Info: La Quinta Inn 970-257-9845
Emergency Contact Info: Alice Black 970-393-2056
What to Bring: Slalom skis, poles, boots, helmet, goggles, warm ski clothing, workout gear (including good running shoes), bathing suit, water bottle, money for 10 or 5 meals (depending how many days you will attend) snacks, great attitude!
Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, November 4th.
Space is limited so sign up early!!! J3s: Please contact Pat at pcallahan@teamavsc.org or call 205-5121 to sign up.
J4s: Please contact Fordy Sinkinson at fsinkinson@teamavsc.org or call 205-5125 to sign up.
November 19th - 20th - Age Class Preseason Loveland Camp 3
Age Group: J3s and J4s
Departure Date, Time and Place: Saturday, November 19th 7:00 AM from AVSC
Return Date, Time and Place: Sunday, November 20th around 5:00 PM at AVSC
Approximate Project Cost: $200 (includes lift tickets, lodging and transportation)
Lodging Info: La Quinta Inn 970-257-9845
Emergency Contact Info: Alice Black 970-393-2056
What to Bring: GS skis, poles, boots, helmet, goggles, warm ski clothing, workout gear (including good running shoes), bathing suit, water bottle, money for 5 meals and snacks, great attitude!
Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, November 11th.
Space is limited so sign up early!!! J3s: Please contact Pat at pcallahan@teamavsc.org or call 205-5121 to sign up.
J4s: Please contact Fordy Sinkinson at fsinkinson@teamavsc.org or call 205-5125 to sign up.
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