AGE GROUP:

12 yrs old and above

DESCRIPTION:

The Alpine Purg Cup program focuses on Saturday only training plus 1 night of mid-week training at Chapman Hill. This program is designed for both the racer who is unable to commit to travel but wants to enhance their race performance and compete against local racers and fellow team members and those new to the sport who want to race. Athletes, ages 12 and up only, will be required to ski at a strong-intermediate level with good fundamentals. Athletes will train with part-time and full-time racers where schedules overlap. Athletes will compete at the local Purg Cup series and the Purg Southern Series events with the purchase of a short term athlete USSA membership $15-25/per day depending on age. Additional nights at Chapman may be added with an increase in tuition.

Tuition Includes:

• 14 Saturdays at Purgatory includes Purg Cup Race days
• 8 Gates & Drills Nights at Chapman Hill Jan-Mar (day of the week TBD)
• Dedicated training access to NASTAR Race Course and additional PST training space
• Race equipment purchasing and ski tuning discounts at Second Avenue Sports
• Video Feedback: 1-2 per month includes Chapman
• Ski Tuning Support and Clinics (parents welcome)
• Preseason fall hikes (Saturdays - parents welcome)
• Illete Fitness Dryland Training Included
• Total coaching time: 105 hours approximately

Tuition does NOT include:

• Purgatory Resort Ski Pass
• Chapman Hill Ski Pass
• Seasonal ski rental/other equipment
• Travel Fees (only if traveling to races)
• USSA Membership
• Preseason strength and conditioning training
• Early Season Sessions
• Purg Cup/special events entry fees

Equipment Guidelines:

• Front entry 4 buckle boot
• 1 pair junior race ski appropriate for SL/GS. Depending on skier level, 2 pairs may be suggested
• Appropriate Length Poles
• Hard ear race helmet. FIS approved if racing in USSA
• Well-fitting goggles and gloves.
• Appropriate jackets and pants for various weather conditions. 

WHERE AND WHEN:

• Beginning Early December Saturdays (8:00am - 3:00pm).
• 1 days a week of mid-week training at Chapman Hill (nights).

TUITION FEE:

• Early Tuition Discount Price: $1,138.80 (if registered before 9/30/2019)
• Normal Tuition Price: $1,265.33
• Payment Plan available at Registration Check Out