|  | Stratton Mountain School, in collaboration with NENSA, is excited to announce an exciting new summer program at SMS.
SMS is opening up their summer training program to additional athletes who are looking for additional training during the summer months. The training program is an ideal opportunity for college skiers without access to a summer training group and coaching.
The goal is to have a dedicated group of high school and college age skiers training together for the summer. We will build an excellent aerobic base and work on specific strength. Each week will include at least one skate, one classic and one ski walking/bounding workout.
The SMS campus is ideally situated for summer training with easy access to great roller skiing and miles of trails. The fully equipped SMS gym and weight room will be available to Elite athletes for strength training, lactate testing, etc.
Additional skiers, such as 2006 Olympian Andy Newall, will join the Elite team at various times throughout the summer. SMS Nordic skiers will be in attendance all summer.
Stratton Mountain School coaches Sverre Caldwell, Poppet Boswell and Matt Boobar will lead the group throughout the summer. Members of the NENSA staff will help with coordination as needed.
Mini camps are scheduled to encourage training for athletes who can’t commit to the full summer of training. The SMS staff will try to set up home stays with local athletes for the elite weekend athletes in the program.
Program Levels
June 8th-August 22
Full-Time Elite:
• Free housing will be available to highly qualified athletes
• 3 supervised training sessions per week
• 4 two-day mini camps
• 3-day camp at Moosilauke/White Mountains
• cost for SMS and NENSA Elite Team skiers: $300 (includes room and board for
Moosilauke camp)
• cost for others: $500 (includes Moosilauke)
Part-Time Elite:
• Supervised Saturday training sessions
• 4 mini camps
• cost will be based on level and participation
Development:
• 12 supervised training sessions with coaches and Elite team
• cost $100
Application Information:
Send letters of application to scaldwell@gosms.org and cc Janice Sibilia at Janice@nensa.net or
Sverre Caldwell
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain, VT 05155
Application deadline is May 15, 2009.
• Letter should include: Racer history, point profile and goals.
• Application must also include a letter of recommendation from your current coach.
For any questions or concerns, contact Sverre Caldwell at scaldwell@gosms.org or (802) 856-1130.
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| Development Team This program is designed to improve younger skiers’ (age 10-17) technique and fitness while training with the Elite Team, a group of high-level, dedicated skiers. Each Development Team athlete is expected to arrive eager to learn and improve his or her own abilities.
This program is designed to improve younger skiers’ (age 10-17) technique and fitness while training with the Elite Team, a group of high-level, dedicated skiers. Each Development Team athlete is expected to arrive eager to learn and improve his or her own abilities.
The workouts will begin with 10-15 minutes of one-on-one coaching from the Elite Team and then followed by a group workout.
For the ski-striding workouts, every athlete will start as a group. Athletes will stride up the mountain for a set period of time, followed by a recovery period. During his or her recovery, the fastest athletes jog down while the slower athletes walk in place. The recovery method allows everyone to gather as a group again for the next uphill section.
For the roller ski workouts, a designated coach will continue to work with the Development Team while the elite team skiers continue with a different workout. All roller ski workouts will be at Ball Mountain Dam for safety purposes and for maximum exposure.
Skiers must apply for this program. Application must include two letters: a letter from the athlete stating what they hope to gain from the program and a letter from their coach addressing the athletes attitude and desire. The fee for the Development program is $100.
Letters should be sent or e-mailed to:
Sverre Caldwell
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain, VT 05155
scaldwell@gosms.org
JUNE
6/13 9:00 a.m. Ski walking; Meet at base of Stratton Gondola
6/20 9:00 a.m. Ski walking; Meet at base of Stratton Gondola
6/27 9:00 a.m. Ski walking; Meet at base of Bromley
JULY
7/4 9:00 a.m. Ski walking at Bromley
7/12 9:00 a.m. Run, hike and swim Little Rock Pond
7/14 8:00 a.m. Roller ski at Ball Mtn Damm.
7/18 9:00 a.m. Ski walking at Stratton
7/25 4:00 p.m. Roller ski at Hapgood pond, followed by cookout
AUGUST
8/6 8:00 a.m. Roller ski at BMD
8/8 9:00 a.m. Ski walk at Stratton
8/13 8:00 a.m. Roller ski at BMD
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| Elite Team We plan to have mini camps every other weekend as well as group training Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Tuesday and Thursday morning workouts will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday workouts begin at 9 a.m. See below for summer training schedule.
Athletes are encouraged to train together at other times outside of the organized training times. As always, helmets are required for biking and roller skiing. Bright yellow shirts are also required for roller skiing.
JUNE
6/9 Skate technique and speed at BMD
6/11 D-pole at Weston
6/13 Ski walking; Meet at base of Stratton Gondola
6/16 Skate L3 hills; Meet at SMS
6/18 D-pole at Weston
6/20 Ski walking at Stratton Gondola
6/23-28 Lake Placid REG camp
6/23 Bike 3 hours; Meet at Clarke’s IGA
6/25 D-pole with classic hill technique at Weston
6/27 Ski walking at BROMLEY
6/28 Run/Hike Griffith Lake Loop; Meet on Mad Tom Notch at 9 a.m.
6/30 Skate technique and speed at BMD
JULY
7/2 D-pole at Weston
7/4 Ski walking at Bromley
7/7 Skate hills at SMS
7/9 D-pole at Weston
7/11 Prouty ride
7/12 9 a.m. Easy run/hike and swim Little Rock Pond Loop
7/14 Skate speed at BMD
7/16 D-pole at Weston
7/18 Ski bound/walk at Stratton
7/20-22 Moosilauke Camp
7/25 D-pole at Weston at 4 p.m. and skate drills at Hapgood followed by cookout
7/26 Race for the Cure followed by hike up Equinox
7/27-8/2 NO GROUP TRAINING
AUGUST
8/4 D-pole at Weston
8/6 Skate at BMD
8/8 Ski bound/walk at Stratton at 4 p.m. and skate technique at Hapgood followed by cookout
8/9 9 a.m. Classic ski to Putney; Meet at Clarke’s IGA
8/11 D-pole at Weston
8/13 Skate speed at BMD
8/16-19 BKL Camp
8/20-8/23 Junior Camp at SMS
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