Joining the Hidden Valley Ski Team
The Hidden Valley Ski Team promotes junior ski racing at all levels of ability, through
local training and participation in regional and national ski racing programs. The Team
is not a mechanism for teaching novice skiers. Hidden Valley Ski Area and other ski
schools should be utilized for teaching of basic skiing techniques. As a minimum, all
potential HVST athletes should have developed their skiing skills to the point of
performing early stage parallel turns.
There are three types of membership: (All include NASTAR & Dryland Training)
Introductory membership provides an introduction to the ski team for those who are
unsure of their interest and level of commitment. These members train on Saturday
mornings only.
Development Team membership is for those who are just starting ski racing, whose
primary goal is to improve his or her skiing techniques and ability. Training sessions
for the Development Team are held on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Racing opportunities are limited to NASTAR and other public races.
Travel Team membership is for those whose ability and goals have developed to the
point that they wish to challenge themselves in competitions with other racers outside
the St. Louis area. Training sessions for the Travel Team are on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings. Racing opportunities are available
through WIJARA and the Central Region of USSA, as well as those noted above for
Development Team members. WIJARA races are usually held in northern Illinois,
eastern Iowa and southern Wisconsin. USSA races for the Central Region are held in
northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with only a few races held
closer to St. Louis. Highly skilled racers over the age of 15 with National seed points
may be invited to participate in Central Division FIS (Federation Internationale de Ski)
races or the Mid-Am series. Travel Team membership does not include any WIJARA,
USSA or FIS fees, transportation to and from races, or accommodations and meals
while at races. Each racer is required to make his/her own arrangements for these
items.
All Team members may upgrade to a higher membership level during the season, by
paying the cost difference between the membership types.
USSA Membership Required for Insurance Purposes
In order to be a member of the Hidden Valley Ski Team, a USSA membership is
required. Membership costs for Team members 12 years old and younger is $70 for a
Youth Competitor license. Those Members 13 and older who are not racing USSA may
obtain a Non-Scored Student license for $90. Those Members 13 and older who are
racing USSA must obtain a Competitors license for $140. Age is determined as of Dec.
31st of the current race season. Dry-Land training, begins the first Saturday Labor
Day, is included with all of the above memberships at no additional cost. You may
register online at www.ussa.org, Membership type for most racers will be “Alpine”.
The Hidden Valley Ski Team promotes junior ski racing at all levels of ability, through
local training and participation in regional and national ski racing programs. The Team
is not a mechanism for teaching novice skiers. Hidden Valley Ski Area and other ski
schools should be utilized for teaching of basic skiing techniques. As a minimum, all
potential HVST athletes should have developed their skiing skills to the point of
performing early stage parallel turns.
There are three types of membership: (All include NASTAR & Dryland Training)
Introductory membership provides an introduction to the ski team for those who are
unsure of their interest and level of commitment. These members train on Saturday
mornings only.
Development Team membership is for those who are just starting ski racing, whose
primary goal is to improve his or her skiing techniques and ability. Training sessions
for the Development Team are held on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Racing opportunities are limited to NASTAR and other public races.
Travel Team membership is for those whose ability and goals have developed to the
point that they wish to challenge themselves in competitions with other racers outside
the St. Louis area. Training sessions for the Travel Team are on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings. Racing opportunities are available
through WIJARA and the Central Region of USSA, as well as those noted above for
Development Team members. WIJARA races are usually held in northern Illinois,
eastern Iowa and southern Wisconsin. USSA races for the Central Region are held in
northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with only a few races held
closer to St. Louis. Highly skilled racers over the age of 15 with National seed points
may be invited to participate in Central Division FIS (Federation Internationale de Ski)
races or the Mid-Am series. Travel Team membership does not include any WIJARA,
USSA or FIS fees, transportation to and from races, or accommodations and meals
while at races. Each racer is required to make his/her own arrangements for these
items.
All Team members may upgrade to a higher membership level during the season, by
paying the cost difference between the membership types.
USSA Membership Required for Insurance Purposes
In order to be a member of the Hidden Valley Ski Team, a USSA membership is
required. Membership costs for Team members 12 years old and younger is $70 for a
Youth Competitor license. Those Members 13 and older who are not racing USSA may
obtain a Non-Scored Student license for $90. Those Members 13 and older who are
racing USSA must obtain a Competitors license for $140. Age is determined as of Dec.
31st of the current race season. Dry-Land training, begins the first Saturday Labor
Day, is included with all of the above memberships at no additional cost. You may
register online at www.ussa.org, Membership type for most racers will be “Alpine”.
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