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Alpine Ability Updates – January 15, 2020

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Alpine Ability Updates – January 15, 2020 Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Several planning forms listed below were shared two weeks ago and have deadlines of January 16 (tomorrow) or January 23. Shared for the first time is the TSC Travel Planning sheet for the Mt. LaCrosse FIS 3xSL Series that are the Regional qualifiers for Nationals and Junior Nationals. Please note that Mt. LaCrosse requires air travel to MSP. Fares today are approximately $225 on the itinerary that matches coaches on the TSC Travel Planning Form. Thanks to those parents who've taken the time...

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December's Athlete of the Month – Owen McKibbin

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Owen exemplifies what it means to be a team player. He is caring and works hard to support his teammates. It is not uncommon for Owen to take time to help his teammates in competition or practice.  Notably, Owen recently took time from his own training to help some upcoming freeskiers prepare for a USASA contest. He is always engaging and willing to share his unique set of skills with his teammates.  The Park and Pipe program would be at a loss without Owen’s patience, dedication, and positive attitude. I value Owen's heart and commitment to skiing....

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Bar Patterns: Back Squat

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Bar Patterns: Back Squat Grasp the bar about 3-4 inches wider than you use in your clean grip. Your hands should be just a little wider apart than your shoulder width. You do not want to hold the bar with a wide grip, this will cause an internal rotation of your shoulders and loss of an upright posture as you lower into the squat. Place the bar on your upper back so it is resting on your trapezius muscles as they are retracted back very tightly. You should not have the bar in contact with any vertebrae as it rests on your upper back. The shoulder retraction contracts your trapezius muscles...

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Alpine Ability Updates – January 8, 2020

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Alpine Ability Updates – January 8th, 2020 Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: The Ability Program offers optional "Team Travel" to all competitions for U16 and older members. Athletes may always choose to travel and stay with family or friends if it is more efficient or cost-effective. In all cases, the travel expenses for coaches attending an event, including transportation, lodging, food and misc., will be divided equally among the attending athletes. Travel billing for Team Travel and shared coaches' expenses will be budgeted and charged prior to the...

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Bolle Races

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Bolle Race Details Good afternoon all, We had a great morning of training and we think the kids are well prepared for this weekend. A few things: Attached is the program for tomorrow. [See Below or Click Here] The main thing we need from parents is to greet your kids at the finish when they come through. Give them a high five, hug, whatever.  Let them know you're there and proud of them. From a logistical/helping perspective:  At the end of the first run, gather your kid(s) and get them in for some food, water, warmth, etc.  Get their clothes on them which should be...

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Alpine Ability Updates – Jan 2nd , 2020

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Alpine Ability Updates – Jan. 2nd Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Happy New Year! I hope that all of you have a wonderful 2020 with great adventures, fulfilling experiences and good health!   Below is information about upcoming events and the links to the travel planning worksheets for new events. Please respond on each form and utilize the links on the form to make your entries and execute required waivers.   In This Update: – Eldora Sync January 3-4, 2020 – Winter Park FIS January 5-7, 2020 –...

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Snowboard Updates Dec. 26

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Snowboard Updates – Dec. 26, 2019 Happy Holidays, This coming weekend is sure to be busy so please plan accordingly.  To Help with your planning here is another link to the Training Calendars 101, 201, 301.   If you missed the tuning clinic at Podium, or even if you went, I will be hosting a high end tuning clinic in our clubhouse, in Center Village across from the post office at Copper Mountain, on Jan. 4th at 3:30.  We will cover the RS-1 race wax system.  This is very useful for all racers, smaller kids who can...

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Alpine Ability Updates – Dec. 18

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Alpine Ability Updates – Dec. 18, 2019 Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Below are the links to the travel planning worksheets for upcoming events. Please respond on each form and utilize the links on the form to make your entries and execute required waivers.   Deadline for all three travel planning forms is December 26, 2019 to allow proper planning and our parent housing volunteers to finalize details at an appropriate time. As always, THANK YOU for taking the time to review your plans and responding as soon as possible. Your help keeps us organized and able to...

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