Ski Brule Thanksgiving Race Camp 2023

THANKSGIVING RACE CAMP 2023

 

INCLUDING A SEPARATE PROGRAM FOR MASTERS RACERS

DATES:  NOV. 23, 24, 25 & 26

OUR MISSION: Provide quality, affordable, early season training without missing large amounts of school time.

BRULE HASN’T MISSED YET! 30+ YEARS of GREAT SNOW.

Ski Brule has one of the premier snowmaking facilities in the country.

                          This ensures adequate snow for race training.

High Schoolers, get your season started with a solid foundation.

Make your plans today for Ski Brule

3 KEYS to SUCCESS

1. FUNDAMENTALS

Latest basic skills and drills in technique and tactics.

2. EXCELLENT VISUALS

Visuals from top athletes and coaches as well as video of World Cup skiers.

3. MAXIMUM REPETITIONS

On snow time designed to afford as many gates or turns as possible.

 

Groups will break-up according to the age and ability of each athlete. Parents wishing to accompany very small children are welcome.

Emphasis will be on solid ski- technique, bio-mechanics and race techniques. Lectures will be cover technique, tactics, conditioning, maintenance, sport psychology and equipment

FEES: $85 per day, $320 per racer for all four days.

LODGING: Call 1 800 DO BRULE. They have many options available including local motels.

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Thurs. (Lifts at 9:00)                    Fri. through Sun. (Lifts at 9:00)        Breakfast Buffet approx 1 hr before lifts

Meet at 8:30 AM TBA                  Meet at 8:30 AM TBA                     Evening activities 7:00 PM TBA

For more information on the 2023 Ski Brule Race Camp, call Pat at: 608 848-6123, 608 347-5741 or 608 527-5757                               

 

Coaching Staff

Pat Slattery: Head Coach

Pat is a Level 400 Coach and Central Junior Olympic Team coach. He was Head Coach of the Madison Alpine Race Team and is a PSIA Level III instructor. Pat has over 40 years coaching at Mt Hood and Blackcomb summer camps, Wilmot and MAD Alpine. He is currently coaching with Blackhawk Ski Club.

He was asst. US coach at the 32^nd Trofeo Topolino Games in 1992 and acting Swiss team captain.

On Christmas Day 2021 Pat celebrated 70 years on skis.

Jim Lease: Masters Coach

Jim is a Level 200 Coach, a PSIA Level III Instructor, Pro Racer and traveling NASTAR  Pacesetter. Jim has over 35 years racing and coaching experience. Jim will head the Masters Program.

Jenny Dahlberg: Associate Coach, Blackhawk

Jenny has been head coach of Blackhawk Alpine Race Team since it began in 2005. She is a Level 100 with course setting credits. She is a former UW racer and raced USSA for Team Duluth.

Jenny won’t be with us until her twin boys Jacob and Michael are on skis.  She is invaluable in organization.

Additional coaches:

Bob Vial

Bob is a Level 500 coach, Head Coach of Mt Ripley Race Team and director of Hurricane Race Camps at Mt Hood..

Bob is a former elite athlete and Olympic Technical coach for the Czech Republic.

Dennis Novak

Dennis is a Level 100 coach with our adult racers since the early years.  Dennis is a top Masters racer and a frequent visitor to the NASTAR Nationals podium.

Jonathan Manderfield

Jonathan is a Level 200 coach, USSA, FIS, and NMU Ski Team racer as well as Central Division Project Coach

Sarah Breckenridge

Sarah is a former Cascade and MART racer who, in addition to coaching for MART  coached at Eldora, Team Summit and Team Breckenridge in Colorado. She runs the Breckenridge School of Highland Dance in Madison.

Corry White

Corry brings the experience of growing up racing on the ice of the East and 15 years of coaching the Tyrol Basin Ski Team to us again this year.

Larry Heathman

Larry is a Level 200 Coach. He is head USSS/FIS coach for Copper Country Snowsports Club and is Houghton High School Head Coach.

MaryLu Cianciolo

MaryLu is a PSIA Examiner, she is Ski School Director at Chicago Snow Studio and was the lead Mighty Mite coach at Wilmot for over 10 seasons.

Application
2023 Ski Brule Race Camp
P.O. Box 51
New Glarus, WI 53574
Applications must be mailed to the above address. Registration would be appreciated by November 15, 2023. (after the 17th call)

COVID Policy:
COVID is still with us so I ask that everyone follow appropriate guidelines if they feel there is a chance of exposure or symptoms. If you can’t make it for any COVID related reason fees will be refunded.
Session: Nov. 23, 24, 25, & 26
Camp Fees:
The fee is $85.00 per day or $320 per racer for all four days. Make checks to: Ski Brule Race Camp.
Campers must provide their own lodging, meals and lift tickets.
Payment is due in full with the application.