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Alpine Racing Updates – March 22, 2020

Written by Team Summit on March 22, 2020. Posted in Alpine Update, Archive 2020.

Alpine Racing Updates – March 22, 2020 Dear Team Summit Alpine Community and Interested Parties: While we are faced with these current daily disruptions to our lives, it is important for all of us to look forward with optimism and plan for when we are able to safely resume our everyday activities and pursue our passions. Please join me from 5:00-6:00 PM this coming Saturday, March 28 to learn about the plans for the 2020-21 Team Summit Colorado Alpine Program. A presentation will be followed by a period for Q&A. The discussion will focus around our competition Full-Time...

Freeski Devo Avalanche Awareness Class Recap

Written by Team Summit on March 22, 2020. Posted in Freeski Devo.

Freeski Devo Avalanche Awareness Class Recap First thing in the morning n February 29, the Freeski Devo program left for Copper Mountain for an introduction Avalanche Awareness and Snow Science lesson. Many were excited to learn about a new aspect of Skiing beyond the Freeski world. Reed Ryan, a veteran patroller and a Team Summit parent, met the crew, then proceeded to exceed everyone’s expectations. With a daughter of his own, Ryan knew the Devo team would learn best through hands-on experience. So Ryan gathered some of his patroller friends, buried a few beacons, grabbed...

U14 RC Championships Recap

Written by Team Summit on March 18, 2020. Posted in Alpine Results, Archive 2020.

Recap of the U14 RC Championships at Steamboat As many know, the U14 RC Championship was cut short due to concerns over public safety. Team Summit sent five athletes to Steamboat Springs to compete in the championships and they all ranked in the top 30% of their field. More importantly, Team Summit's crew brought a positive, supportive and respectful energy to this incredible event. Here's what Tina Buchheister, TSC coach, had to say about the event: We have just returned from the U14 Rocky Central Championships at Steamboat Springs. We are proud of our great...

March 16th, 2020 Newsletter

Written by Team Summit on March 16, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020.

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Bar Patterns Part 6 – Bent Over Row

Written by Team Summit on March 14, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020, strength training.

Bar Patterns Part 6 – Bent Over Row Grasp the bar with a clean grip. This is determined by having your fingers just outside of your shoulders while the bar is resting on the front of your shoulders, like you are setting up for a front squat (this is also called the “rack position”). Begin with the bar hanging in front of your hips and standing with your feet hip width apart. This next piece might sound like an optional step, but it is paramount when it comes to performing the Olympic Lifts properly as we progress into explosive lifting. Hold the bar with a ”hook grip”....

COVID-19 Updates – March 13, 2020

Written by Team Summit on March 13, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020.

COVID-19 Update – March 13, 2020 I am heartbroken in having to send this message. Things have escalated quickly here in Summit County. As much as we would love to continue with our programs for the remainder of the season we have reached a point where the risk of contributing to the community spread of COVID-19 outweighs the benefit of continuing organized training at Team Summit. So effective immediately we are suspending all Team Summit activities. At this time we are unable to accurately determine how long this suspension will be in place. We will continue to communicate...

COVID-19 Update – March 12, 2020

Written by Team Summit on March 12, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020.

COVID-19 Update – March 12, 2020 As you know, the COVID-19/Coronavirus continues to spread and raise public concern. We are closely monitoring local health services recommendations, following CDC protocols, communicating with local sports clubs in our region, and gathering information from our local schools as we navigate the best plan for your athletes and our staff at Team Summit. We expect that the situation will be steadily changing. As it does we will use email and our webpage, teamsummit.org, to provide updates. Team Summit Colorado will follow the guidance...

$1 billion-plus in play for Colorado nonprofits

Written by Team Summit on March 12, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020.

$1 billion-plus in play for Colorado nonprofits; now you can use your tax refund to support us In 2019, Colorado returned more than $1 billion in refunds to 1.9 million state taxpayers. In 2020, Coloradans who receive a state income tax refund will have a chance to donate all or some of it to a local nonprofit they trust like Team Summit Colorado. Imagine if state taxpayers chose to donate just a portion of their refunds; this outpouring of support would re-energize local community causes across Colorado and make a massive positive impact on our state. ReFUND CO highlights an easy way...

Alpine Ability Updates – March 11, 2020

Written by Team Summit on March 11, 2020. Posted in Alpine Update, Archive 2020.

Alpine Ability Updates – March 11, 2020 Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Please check calendars daily for training and details. Any changes will be communicated there. Please remember to message Jared, Doug and Aldo about your plans so we know when to expect you at training. Should you get sick, please stay home and take the proper precautions. In This Update: – FIS R/C Champs Mar 12-15 – Sync Championships Mar 19-22 FIS R/C Champs Mar 12-15 Athletes riding in the van will depart from...

February Results & Pictures

Written by Team Summit on March 8, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020.

Alpine Prater Cup Crested Butte, CO February 21-23, 2020 Skills Quest Podium 2nd – Stella Buchheister Slalom Podium 6th – Stella Buchheister Sportsmanship Award Adriana Kahanek Stella Buchheister Congratulations on qualifying for the U14 Rocky Central Championships! Carter Gillett Niko Leunig Stella Buchheister Karlie Coolage Adriana Kahanek ———————————————————— Head Rebel YSL Women's Kombi Keystone, CO February 9th, 2020 AM U10 Girls 2nd –...

Bring a Friend Day Advance

Written by Team Summit on March 5, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020.

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March 1st, 2020 Newsletter

Written by Team Summit on March 1, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020.

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Athlete of the Month – Dylan Smith

Written by Team Summit on February 29, 2020. Posted in Athlete Of The Month.

Athlete of the Month – Dylan Smith Dylan is a positive, responsible and caring young man who happens to also be an outstanding ski racer. He had an early-season injury that kept him out for over a month. In just his second race weekend of his season, after returning from an injury and five-week layoff, Dylan qualified for the RMD Team to the Rocky / Central Regional U16 Championships. More important than this outstanding athletic achievement, Dylan embodies the club's core values daily. His attendance at training is the highest among the team...

ReFUND CO 2020

Written by Team Summit on February 27, 2020. Posted in Archive 2020.

ReFUND CO – What is it? How to help? ReFUND CO highlights an easy way to support our mission. If you get a state income tax refund in 2020, you will have a new opportunity to donate some or all of it to support our ongoing work in the community. The new program described by the ReFUND CO initiative puts you in charge of where your donation goes. It’s as simple as 1,2,3: 1. Decide how much of your refund to donate. 2. Enter Team Summit Colorado and our registration number 20033003105 in the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund line...