Regional Race - U10-U14 - MARA | Mount Ashland Racing Association

Regional Race is our introductory program with a racing focus. The developmental activities are still heavily focused on free skiing and skill development, while introducing structured technical gate training.

The Teams will ski most of the mountain, be introduced to steeps, moguls, powder, trees, jumps and Slalom and Giant Slalom race skills.

The program serves a wide range of skiing abilities, with an increased focus on cross training, goal setting, planning, and equipment. The coaches work closely together to evaluate and accommodate different ski and race levels. The program is for skiers ranging from little racing experience as well as those athletes with several years of racing behind them.

The majority of time is spent in directed free skiing, with incremental increases in gate training. Giant Slalom is the main focus of all gate training, with a gradual increase in Slalom gate training.

Abilities

All athletes must be comfortable skiing all intermediate and some expert terrain. Athletes who feel comfortable skiing all runs of the Windsor chair are encouraged to consider this program.

Schedule

MARA offers the following options for the Regional Race program:

Full season (12 weeks) Saturday only

Full season (12 weeks) Saturday and Sunday — the two day program is strongly advised as it leads to the fastest growth in skills.

* Thursday night slalom (9weeks) add-on — must be enrolled in one of the programs above

All Regional Race Teams, will start Saturday, January 2nd, 2016. Teams ski from 9.00am – 3.00pm with a one hour unsupervised lunch between 11.30am – 12.30pm.

Camps

The Holiday Camp is currently scheduled for December 28th – 31st, 2015, from 10.00am – 3.00pm at Mt. Ashland. (The Holiday Camp is included in the fees for all full season athletes)

Racing

Race Competition at this level is primarily regional at Mt. Ashland, Willamette Pass and Mt. Shasta. Far West regional championship race is also available for qualifying athletes.