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Coming events - Nov 13th, 6pm: Redding Registration Night Upper Crust Pizza. Nov 14th, 7pm: Warren Miller's Playground College of the Siskiyous theater. Tickets available at: The Fifth Season in Mt. Shasta Nov 15th, 6pm: Mt. Shasta Registration Night Burger Express New phone number: 530-859-3700 |
MSST ProgramsMt. Shasta Ski and Snowboard Team provides a safe environment to encourages positive development of skills to guide our athletes through life. Our goals are:
There is a volunteer/work deposit element of memberships, which you can read about on the Parents page. Due to the high demand for these programs and our desire to maintain appropriate coach to student ratios, please register early! Membership is limited! Cancelled training days: On certain days inclement weather may result in the cancellation of a training day. In this event, an announcement will be made on the MSST snow phone at 530.859.3700. Please check the snow phone prior to coming to the mountain if you are concerned about a cancellation. No refunds will be given for the loss of program days. Ski Racing Programs: Developmental program The goal of the developmental program is to introduce athletes ages 6-12 to the basic fundamentals of alpine and/or snowboard competition for first time racers who know the basics of skiing or snowboarding and would like to learn about alpine racing in a controlled, non- intimidating environment. All athletes should be able to put skis/snowboard on/off, load/unload the chairlift, make linked turns, ski under control and come to a controlled stop. The program will end with a fun race on the last Saturday. MSST staff encourages all developmental racers to consider racing in the Phil Holecek or Paul Gianera Memorial races in Mt. Shasta and the Kaiser Cup at Mt. Ashland. See the calendar page for a complete schedule. Athletes will train in age specific groups: J6: 6 8 years old; J5: 8 10 years old J5 and J4: 11 12 years old. The Developmental program runs January 12th to Feb 17th, Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm. Cost for the development program is $200 prior to Nov 30th. Regional program: The goal of the Regional Program is to expose athletes to modern day ski racing techniques at an advanced level. Athletes will be exposed to current giant slalom and slalom training methods. Ski and board athletes will train in groups according to their age and ability level. Registration fee includes entry fees for the Phil Holecek or Paul Gianera Memorial races (that'sfive local race days) with coaching. See the calendar page for a complete schedule. Athletes will train in age specific groups: J6: 6 8; J5: 8 10 years old; J4: 8-10 years old; J4: 11 12 years old; J3: 13 14 years old; J2: 15 -16; J1: 16 - 18. The regional program runs Dec 22nd to March 22nd, Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm. Cost for the regional program is $375 prior to Nov 30th. Additional training days are available to regional atheles: Thursday night gate training (from 4-7pm) begins January 10th and ends March 13th (10 sessions) for an additional $125. Sunday directed technique training (from 9am-1pm) begins January 13th and ends February 17th (6 sessions) for an additional $100. Parents are advised that this aditional training is designed for the more serious, self-sufficient and responsible athlete. Far West program: A comprehensive ski race and training program designed for the serious racer. Athletes who register with USSA/Far West may travel and participate in Far West races in addition to MSST races: the Phil Holecek or Paul Gianera Memorial races (that'sfive local race days) with coaching. See the calendar page for a complete schedule of local races. Whenever possible, a coach will accompany athletes travelling to Far West races. The team will pay coach’s salary; travel expenses will be paid by the athlete’s family. The Far West program begins when the Ski Park opens and continues thru the Far West season (early April). Practices are held Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm and Thursdays from 4-7pm. Cost for the Far West program is $600 prior to Nov 30th. An additional training day is available to Far West atheles: Sunday directed technique training (from 9am-1pm) begins January 13th and ends February 17th (6 sessions) for an additional $100. Parents are advised that this aditional training is designed for the more serious, self-sufficient and responsible athlete. Read about the MSST Far West Race schedule procedures. You can learn more about Far West Skiing and see Far West race results, schedules, links to points lists and other Far West updates at www.fwskiing.org. View your UUSA points rank and get inspired at www.usskiteam.com Freeride programs Riders and skiers who join the freeride team will get an all-mountain experience. In the freeride aspect, coach Dustin Lockett takes athletes all over the Ski Park where they learn how to have the most fun using a variety of terrain and obstacles. In the terrain park, with coach Ty Parks, they'll learn to use boxes, rails and jumps that suit the participant's ability and age. The freeride coaches separate athletes into groups based on age and skill level, with a development program and a regional program that steps it up a notch. A small number of freeride athletes have traveled to the Tahoe Basin for competitions there. The goal of the development program is to start young skiers and riders with basic skills, such as linking turns down the slope, then add basic tricks on small jumps and slide boxes. Development athletes generally train in the small terrain park on Silvertip, accessed by the Marmot chairlift. Instructors will also cover how to fall safely, and safe, responsible behavior. All athletes should be able to safely load the chairlift and make their way down groomed runs. The Developmental program runs January 12th to Feb 17th, Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm. Cost for the development program is $200 prior to Nov 30th. The Regional program takes it to the next level, encouraging athletes to ride and ski faster in all conditions and to aggressively use the terrain. They will hit bigger boxes and rails, generally in the Revolution terrain park off Coyote. Coaches will discuss freestyle knowledge and more technical skills, as well as competition preparation. All athletes are encouraged to participate in the Ski Park's three terrain park events: Slopestyle, Jan 13th; Half Pipe Comp, Feb 9th and the Rail Jam, March 21st. The regional program runs Dec 22nd to March 22nd, Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm. Cost for the regional program is $375 prior to Nov 30th. Thursday night training may be available for an additional cost. We will have more info as the season approches. Travel to competitions in the Tahoe area will be discussed between coaches, athletes and their parents. Traveling athletes will incur additional costs. |