Alpine Ability Updates – February 4th, 2020 Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Please note that this weekend is expected to be very hectic with both weather and Dew Tour disruptions. Allow plenty of time to get to Copper for training.   Also note that if you use the small 15 min parking lot that is in Center Village adjacent to the parking garage for drop off – please do not use the spaces past the rope and sign that indicates the lot is for residents and guests of the nearby condos only. We’ve been informed that they will be booting and enforcing their $1,500 parking...

Alpine Ability Updates – January 29th, 2020 Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Wow! We're approaching February, temps are getting warmer, the races are hotter and days are starting to lengthen! Time flies!! You will notice training intensity rising and session duration shortening over the next weeks and remaining season. Now is the time to capitalize on your hard work and progress and let yourself "send it" at the races! Please see below for upcoming February events in Steamboat for U16 and FIS and follow the links to the respective travel worksheets. Check whether...

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 to...

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 departure...

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 – Steamboat...

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...

Alpine Ability Updates – Dec. 11, 2019 This message is being sent to all athletes and their parents who are registered for U16 or FIS Academy or Part-Time Programs. Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: All included events have deadlines today. Please check the red notes below of who has not responded completely to the travel planning form. If there is anything we can do to more efficiently communicate upcoming events or if you need assistance in understanding TSC travel policies or how to complete the travel planning forms, please do not hesitate to let...

Alpine Ability Updates – Nov. 20th, 2019   Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: We are now in the competition period and athletes have already begun to compete or soon will be at Sync, NJR and FIS. Please review the Travel Planning Sheets that are linked below and act on sign-ups, entries and other details ASAP.   In This Update: – U16 Training and Competition Trip to Vermont in December – Copper Mt. NPS (M) and NJR (W) SGx2 December 2-3 – Speed Training Camp – Birds of Prey World Cup – Aspen NJR (W) GSx2/SLx2 December 9-11 –...

Alpine Ability Updates – Nov. 13th, 2019 Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: We believe that all our Ability athletes should be ready to take responsibility for their planning, registrations, and other details. Please read the update thoroughly and act on any sign-ups and other items immediately.    This and previous updates are archived on the Team Summit web site in the “Blogs” section if you need to refer to some of the information provided. Click on “Alpine Racing” under Topics and the updates are listed in chronological order.  {CCM:BASE_URL}/members/blog/topic/276/alpine%20racing   In...

Alpine Ability Updates – Nov. 6th, 2019   Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Please note there was a recent change to the training calendar for tomorrow Thursday the 7th. We are now training GS, not SL. Two deadlines are looming.  1. Goal setting sheets completed and returned to coaches (Jared and Aldo for U16, Doug and Aldo for FIS.  2. Sign-up for Birds of Prey World Cup on course access.  Please remember to enter a one or zero in each column! Goal Setting and Meetings – Deadline November 9 Attached to this message you will find the Ability...

Alpine Ability Update – Nov. 1, 2019 This message is being sent to all athletes and their parents who are registered for U16 or FIS Academy or Part-Time Programs. Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Things are beginning to get very busy and there is a great deal of important information to share in this update. Please act on any action items immediately in order to avoid missed deadlines, missing paperwork or any other inconveniences. We believe that all our Ability athletes should be ready to take responsibility for their planning, registrations, and other details. If...

Alpine Ability Updates – Oct 23 This message is being sent to all athletes and their parents who are registered for U16 or FIS Academy or Part-Time Programs. Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: On-snow training is scheduled to begin this Friday. Please be aware that during the Early Season Training Period (October 25 – December 8) schedules can change suddenly due to demand and available terrain and timeslots for training. While we try to not change the schedule once the calendar has been published it is sometimes unavoidable. Please check the calendar in advance...

Updates for FS Devo – Oct 15 By Landon Ulrich Howdy All! Winter has finally made its mark up here in Summit County!  The season has officially started at Arapahoe Basin and Keystone!  I hope you are all as stoked as I am for a super rad season with Team Summit Colorado.  Below are some opportunities for your athletes to get more acquainted with the team ahead of the season.   Family Orientation Please note Family Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, November 16th at the Copper Mountain Conference Center.  I look forward to seeing you all there! Competition...