Sugarbush/GMVS Ski Club
INFORMATION ON J4 PROGRAM
Category: ..............................................J4
Ages:................................................. ...J4 (11+12 yr olds. (11 by 1/1/12)
Head Coach..........................................Sally Utter
Start-End Dates: ..................................December 3rd, 2011 - March 24th, 2012
Training Hours Weekend: ...................8:30am - 2:30pm, Saturday & Sunday
Philosophy
The J4 Program introduces ski racing technique and tactics while continuing to develop basic technical skills. Groups split their time between all-mountain skiing, drills, and gate training. At this level, the skier will discover and develop individual skiing and racing styles.
Technical Goals
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Introduction to Super-G, including basic speed techniques, such as tuck turns and skiing terrain at speed, as well as choosing an appropriate line.
Competition Goals
Young racers are transformed during their J4 years. Racing becomes a bit more serious. After the first two races, J4 racers are seeded according to their results. Also, racers can qualify for the state championship racer series, and at States, racers can qualify for the Future Stars camp. Racers are strongly encouraged to focus on improving their technique as a foundation for future results instead of focusing on current standings. A goal of the J4 program is to help racers learn to enhance the constructive aspects of competition and to minimize the distracting parts.
Race Rules
For race rules, results, seeding, place points, prizes, and/or other, please visit www.ussa.org and www.vara.org.
NVC J4 2012 Race Schedule/Entry Fees
J4 races will have a $15 registration fee per race. Payment will happen day of the race at registration.
Schedule (tentative)
January 8th SL at Stowe
January 22nd Dual SL at Cochrans
January 29th GS at Jay Peak
February 5th GS at Burke
February 6th SG Camp at Burke
February 19 GS at GMVS
February 26th SL at Mad River Glen
March 6th SL at MRG (Town Meeting Day Race)
March 10th State Shootout
March 16th-18th J4 State Championships (Pico) *must qualify
March 16th-17th GS+SL George Tormey Series at Smugglers Notch
March 25-27 J4 Eastern Finals at Sunday River, ME *must qualify
March 31-2 J4 Can-Ams Sugarloaf, ME (tentative) *must qualify
Methodology
The following provides overview highlights of the Program?s curriculum. Should the more detailed curriculum be desired, please contact the Head Coach.
? Dryland training
? Drills to master basic techniques
? Video analysis
? Race preparation training
? Equipment preparation training
? Equal time distribution throughout the season of free skiing, drills, and gate training.
Approximate distribution of time on-hill:
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Free Skiing
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35%
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Free Skiing Drills
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35%
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Gate Drills
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Gate Training
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30%
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Equipment Requirements
J4
GS and SL skis
SG skis optional
Boots
Full side zipped snow pants
Poles: 2 pairs, one GS pole and one SL pole w/ with slalom guards.
Helmet (No soft ear helmets allowed for GS) and slalom chin guard.
Slalom shin guards
Goggles
GS suit
Back protector (strongly recommended)
Communications/Questions
The Sugarbush/GMVS Ski club will communicate with families in 3 different ways. First off, the J4 Hot Line: 802-583-4174. Also there will be weekly updates found on our web site www.gmvsskiclub.org. Group emails are also a common pathway for club communication.
Please be sure that the following emails are accepted in your inbox:
AJulius@GMVS.org: Sugarbush/GMVS Club Director/Head Coach/ Head J3 Coach
sutter@madriver.com Sugarbush/GMVS Club Asst. Director/ Head J4/5/6 coach
mmonette@gmvs.org Sugarbush/GMVS Asst. Head J4 coach