Loveland Ski Area, Colorado
Download 2010 Simpson Junior Race Camp Registration Packet
.PDF document contains: Registration Form, Travel Information Form and Liability Release Form
This camp is designed for youth racers who wish to jump start their season. We will focus on race technique and tactics both in slalom and GS. The coaching staff will focus drills and exercises to meet each individual athlete’s goals and help them acquire new skills. Daily video of freeskiing, drills, and the race course helps develop and ground the athletes understanding of his or her movements. Each athlete’s goals will be assessed and used to develop a safe, effective camp experience. The experienced, passionate coaches at this camp are here to help you achieve your goals.
The camp offers many options to suit your lodging needs: It is priced with or without lodging. Lodging is typically 2-3 bedroom condominiums or a house, with kitchens and fireplaces and separate bathrooms
November 20(travel day) through November 27 (travel day) On snow training Nov 21-26
Costs:
| Complete camp (lift, lodging, coaching, ground transportation) | $1550.00 |
| Camp without lodging (lift, 6 days coaching, video) | $1250.00 |
| Per Diem (coaching, video, no lift) | $175.00 |
The pricing above does not include transportation or meals:
Coaching Staff:
Jennifer Simpson, PSIA National Alpine Team, PSIA-C Examiner
Mel Brown Wright, PSIA-C Examiner, CSCF, USSA coach
Accomodations:
We rent comfortable houses in Summit County and provide ground transportation to the ski resort each day. The coaches share the house with the athletes. Evenings include time for homework, ski tuning, and review of the daily video. Racers should plan to either pack or purchase lunch at Loveland Ski Area.
Meals:
We will be going shopping with the athletes upon arrival in Summit County. Each athlete will buy food for their breakfast and lunches (to pack and bring to the ski area). Additionally each athlete will be responsible for purchasing and preparing one dinner for the house (of course this will be with the help of the coaches). An example of a meal the athletes may consider preparing might include spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread.
What to Bring:
Slalom skis (GS as well if you have them), Ski boots, Ski poles (with guards and shiners), Helmets (with face protection), Goggles and sunglasses, Sunblock, Water bottle for on the hill, Ski tuning equipment, Ski clothing (gloves, warm layers etc), Running shoes, sweats/dryland clothing, Homework, Any medications, Money for food
Flight and Travel Information:
(book flights early and contact Jennifer with flight details)
Flight arrangements are your responsibility. Our coaching staff can pick the athletes up at Denver International Airport on Saturday, November 20 between 10:00 AM and Noon. If you are unable to arrive during this time frame, you can arrange ground transportation via shuttle service at www.cmex.com. Flights must leave November 27 from DIA between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Cancelation Policy:
Cancelations more than 8 weeks prior to the camp will be refunded all but $150 (non-refundable deposit)Cancelation between 6 and 8 weeks prior to the camp will be refunded 50% of the camp chargeCancelations 6 weeks prior to the camp session will receive no refund.For cancellations due to injury or illness will be refunded all but $150 (non-refundable deposit)
JENNIFER SIMPSON
Currently based out of Burnsville, MN and Vail, Colorado, Jennifer credits her development as a skier and instructor to hard work and excellent coaching. She knows what it means to have a dream and work hard to reach it. It is her personal mission to help you achieve your goals. Jennifer is a member of the PSIA National Alpine Team and an Examiner for PSIA-Central Division. She teaches skiing at Vail, Co and works as a trainer for Skijammers Ski and Snowboard School, and Hyland Hills Ski and Snowboard School, both based in Minnesota.
MEL BROWN WRIGHT
Mel is an experienced race coach and ski instructor known for her contagious enthusiasm and passion for skiing. Mel has a track record of developing and training high level racers and ski instructors. A former owner/director of the Wilmot School and Race Team, Mel has a vast working knowledge of both racing and ski instruction. Currently Mel lives in Eden Prairie, MN and is a coach for Peak Performance Camps and the Bloomington Jefferson High School Alpine Race Team. Mel is an Examiner for PSIA-Central Division and is USSCA, CSCF and CSCA certified.