U16+ Fundamental Camp Dec. 5-8, 2024-Whiteface

NYSSRA U16/18 Fundamentals Project

Whiteface December 5-8, 2024

Project Objective: To gain early on-snow mileage through directed free skiing and fundamental skiing drills. Emphasis will be placed on team building, education, and camaraderie. The coaching staff will be comprised of age appropriate NYSSRA coaches and invited guest coaches.

Registration:To officially register for the program, you must be a current member of NYSSRA and USSS.  Please go to adminskiracing.com to register. Registration is on a first come first serve basis until max number is complete. There is the possibility of adding athletes once we have a feel for numbers and additional staff.

Cost: $693.00

This includes Breakfast and Dinner (athletes are on their own for lunch at mountain), housing, lift tickets, coaching, activities, and transportation for the project. *This does not include incidental spending money.

Location: Whiteface Mt. will be location for the NYSSRA U16/18 2024 Fundamentals Project, and athletes will stay at:

 NYSEF at The Inn

5093 Scenic Rt. 86 NY-

Wilmington, NY

Arrival/Departure: Please plan to arrive at the The INN on Thursday December 5th between 6:30 – 8:00 pm (Athletes are responsible for their own dinner before registering). The NYSSRA Staff at The Inn will check you in and assign your room. At this time you will need to turn in your required NYSSRA paperwork. Parents can pick up their athletes at 1:30pm on Sunday, Dec 8th in the Ausable Room at the Whiteface Base Lodge.

Cost:  $693

Important Numbers

NYSSRA Staff:

Stephen Mergenthaler NYSSRA Staff 518-524-3328

Alicia Farone NYSSRA Staff 518-791-6321

Coaching Staff:

Aaron DeweyNYSSRA Staff 315-723-1034

Tyler TravisHead Coach Labrador 315-546-4614

Caitlin CroftU16+ Coach Holimont716-440-7933

David TemesU16+ Coach Labrador315-706-8550

Athletes attending the NYSSRA Fundamentals Camp will be expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and mature manner. NYSSRA staff will go over the Code of Conduct on Thursday night at the athlete meeting. Infractions to the code of conduct will be dealt with individually. In severe situations, athletes will be sent home.

Plan to work hard during this weekend! Be prepared by hydrating and fueling appropriately prior to arrival and bring your positive attitude! We look forward to working with you.

Please make sure you check equipment you are bringing, bindings adjusted to boots, boots that fit (try on before you come), poles that are the right size!

NYSSRA U16/18 Fundamentals CAMP – PACKING LIST & GENERAL INFO

Athletes may bring their cell phones and ipods, but they will be asked to turn them off during study hall and training.

Mandatory Study Hall - Please contact your teachers at school and inform them that you will be out of school during this period of time. We will provide a mandatory supervised study hall each afternoon. If your homework will not keep you busy, please bring a book to read. There is wireless Internet available (not super strong!) if you need to bring a laptop computer. 

Packing - You will be on snow every day. Please be prepared, as we will train regardless of weather conditions. SL SKIS 

• Ski Gear – ski clothes, helmet, SL skis (straps for transport), poles, ski boots, goggles, gloves/mittens, back protector, raincoat, warm layers, ski socks (no SL Guards needed)
• Athletic Clothes, sweatpants, sweatshirts, shorts, t-shirts, athletic socks 
• Comfortable clothes for evening
• Water bottle – marked with your name
• Sneakers & snow boots
• Back pack for gear to Whiteface
• Toiletries
• PJ’s
• Required Paperwork (4) – NYSSRA code of conduct, NYSSRA waiver, NYSEF-ORDA waiver.
• Medication if needed
• Boot dryer
• Power or Protein Bars for a snack on the hill
• School books & laptop if needed

If you take medication, have any allergies, or have any other concerns, please see Head coach when you arrive

 
                     U16/18 Fundamentals ProjectDecember 5-8,2024

DAILY SCHEDULE

Thursday 12/5

6:30-8:00pm- Check in at The Inn

8:00-9:00pm – Athlete/Coach meetings

9:15pm- In rooms

9:30pm – Light Out

FRIDAY 12/6

6:30am – Wake up

6:45am -Warm up  

7:00-7:30am - Breakfast

8:00am – Leave for Whiteface

9:00-2:30pm – Training @ Whiteface

3:30pm - Snack, Mandatory Study Hall

5:30pm – Dinner

7:00pm – Evening Activity

9:15pm – In Rooms

9:30pm – Lights out

SATURDAY 12/7

 6:30am – Wake up

 6:45am – Warm up

 7:00-7:30am-Breakfast 

 8:00am - Leave for Whiteface

 9:00-2:30pm – Training @ Whiteface

 3:30pm – Snack, mandatory study hall

 5:30pm - Dinner 

 7:00pm – Evening Activities 

 9:15pm-In rooms

 9:30pm-Lights out

SUNDAY 12/8

6:30am-Wake up & pack bags

7:00-7:30am -Breakfast 

8:00am – Leave for Whiteface

9:00am-12:00pm – Training @ Whiteface

1:30pm – Athlete pick up at Whiteface & depart for home

  * NYSSRA Fundamentals Health Form is attached. Please bring to check in

**NYSEF Waiver is required and is attached as a pdf document