Dear Team Summit Colorado Alpine Ability athletes, All Alpine parents, and Alpine Coaching staff: None of us could have imagined the profound impact on our daily lives that the global battle with the Corona Virus has created. Actions taken over the past several weeks by health authorities, schools, our sport governing body and our own organization that may have seemed alarmist at the time have proved to be prudent in the two weeks since.   We don't know when restrictions will ease, programming can resume and some normalcy will return. At the same time, we continue both our...

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...

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...

Alpine Ability Updates – February 19, 2020 Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents: Please see below for upcoming events and other important Ability Program information. In This Update: – Steamboat Feb FIS Feb 18-21 – Peak School Parking – R/C U16 Championships – RMD Council Cup Championships – TENTATIVE – Possible addition of 2x FIS GS   Steamboat Feb FIS Feb 18-21 – Departure today at 4PM from Peak School for Kuba, Jordan, Zach Aldo will be attending this series and...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

The 39th Annual Team Summit Ski Ball  The 39th Annual Team Summit Ski Ball returns to Copper Mountain on December 7th, 2019.  As we enter into the holiday season there is a plethora of exciting opportunities and events supporting worthy local programs and causes. One such event is the 39th Team Summit Ski Ball. If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend one yet, this is the year to go! As one of Summit County’s premiere galas, the evening will have incredible food, a wine pull and feature exciting acrobatic performances. There will be 125 – 150 silent auction...