About Team USA (Grades 7-8)

Team USA welcomes new middle school and committed seasoned skiers. The goal of Team USA is to improve endurance, improve technique, and begin participating in consistent racing events. Racing is not a requirement, however it helps build a skier’s confidence and illustrates the greater world of skiing outside of Woodstock. Both classic and skating equipment is required for this team.

Coaching Staff: Sarah Goldfine, Tessa Westbrook

Support Staff:

Program cost

$400
$99 Woodstock Nordic Center Team Discounted Season Pass-Allows access to Mt. Peg and Mt.Tom groomed trail systems throughout the season.

DRYLAND PRACTICE

Starts Monday November 6th. All athletes and their families are invited to S6 for the Family Fun Day and Ski Swap on Saturday November 4th.
Practice is Monday’s & Wednesday’s, starts at 3:30pm @ Vail Field or a location determined by coaches.
Come dressed ready to practice in any condition-gloves, hats, exercise clothes, non-cotton socks, running shoes or trail shoes, water bottle/belt, snack.
Dryland training incorporates skill development activities and games with hiking and running. The skiers will build positive team dynamics, fitness and agility in pre-season training.

ON SNOW SCHEDULE

2 days
Monday’s & Wednesday’s @ Knox Meadow which is the south end of the Woodstock Nordic Center Trails
Practice starts at 3:30pm.
Pick up is 4:45pm.

EQUIPMENT NEEDS

Both skate (shorter) and classic (longer) skis (length determined by height and weight of skier), 2 pairs of poles (skate reaches to bottom of lip and classic reaches to top of shoulder), 1 pair of combination boots, 2 pairs of bindings-Please reach out the other families for used equipment, especially classic skis. We can help with your equipment needs, please ask!

RACING

We encourage families to participate in the local youth races. The events are low-key and children find it enjoyable to be around other skiers from VT. Our local schedule will be announced soon and please be advised this is a different race season and changes may occur after a race has been scheduled. Coaching support is provided at selected Bill Koch Youth League Nordic Ski Races.

NeW ENGLAND NORDIC SKI ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

$25- Renew or purchase your NENSA annual membership. We will not be renewing or signing your skier up for the NENSA membership this year. NENSA is the governing body of New England Nordic Skiing and works to promote and develop the sport of nordic skiing throughout New England. NENSA helps us with many local races. https://nensa.net/