U14 Fundamental Camp Dec. 5-8, 2024-Garnet Hill/Gore Mountain

NYSSRA U14 Fundamentals Camp Gore Mt / Garnet Hill Lodge December 5-8, 2024

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

Cost: $676.00

 This includes breakfast and dinner (lunch athletes cost), lodging, lift tickets, coaching, activities, and transportation for the camp.

*This does not include lunch or incidental spending money. 

Registration: Registration is first come-first serve until we have filled to the maximum number of athletes that we can accommodate. Register on Adminskiracing.com. Registration opens October 1st, 2024 (Limited to 25 athletes)

Location: Gore Mt. will host the NYSSRA U14 Fundamentals Camp and athletes will stay at Garnet Hill Lodge, in North River, NY. Garnet Hill Lodge is located in a beautiful rural area, surrounded by mountains and cross-country ski trails. All meals will be served in their restaurant and our hosts provide us with a comfortable environment and with a positive attitude geared towards athletes. 

Garnet Hill Lodge * this lodge is high up on a Mtn Rd. there is limited cell service here. Thirteenth Lake Rd
North River, NY 12856
518-251-2444

Arrival/Departure: Please plan to arrive at the Garnet Hill Lodge, on Thursday, December 5th  between 6:30 – 8:00pm. (Athletes should eat dinner before arrival,  NYSSRA staff will meet you at Garnet Hill, where you will check in and be assigned to your room. Parents can pick up their children at 2pm on Sunday, December 8th in the NYSEF Competition Building, just beyond the Gore Base Lodge. 

Important Numbers 

Steve Mergenthaler NYSSRA  518-524-3328
Garnet Hill Lodge518-251-2444
Rich Burnley NYSEF 518-251-2825
Alicia Farone NYSSRA 518-791-6321

Gore Ski Patrol518-251-3838

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 at during this weekend! Be prepared by hydrating and fueling appropriately prior to arrival and bring your positive attitude! We look forward to working 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!

Sincerely, 

Steve Mergenthaler ‘Mergs’
NYSSRA Alpine Sports Director [email protected]
518-524-3328 

NYSSRA U14 Fundamentals Camp – PACKING LIST & GENERAL INFO 

NYSSRA and Garnet Hill Lodge are not responsible for lost or stolen items, so label and keep track of your things. Keeping your gear neat is required! 

Athletes may bring their cell phones, but they will be asked to turn them off during study hall and training. There is limited cell service in the area so contact will be limited. 

Mandatory Study Hall - Please contact your teachers at school and inform them that you will be out of school during this 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 if you need to bring a laptop computer. (not terribly fast internet) 

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

• Ski Gear – ski clothes, helmet, SL skis (straps for transport), poles  (put your name on poles), ski boots, goggles, gloves/mittens, back protector if you desire, 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 mountain
   
• Toiletries
   
• PJ’s
   
• Medication if needed
   
• Boot dryer
   
• Power or Protein Bars for a snack on the hill 
• Head lamp

School books & laptop if needed
If you take medication, have any allergies, or have any other concerns, please see Mergs. when you arrive.
 

U14 Fundamentals Camp Dec. 5-8, 2024 DAILY SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Thursday (December 5th))
6:30-8:00pm- Check in at Garnet Hill Lodge 8:00-9:00pm – Athlete/Coach meetings 9:15pm- In rooms (please have dinner before you arrive)
9:30pm – Light Out 

FRIDAY 12/6
6:30am – Wake up
6:45am -Warm up
7:00-7:30am - Breakfast
8:00am – Leave for Gore
9:00-2:30pm – Training @ Gore
3:00pm – Vans back to Garnet Hill                                                                                         3:30pm - Snack, Mandatory Study Hall

5:30 pm Dinner 

7:00pm – Snow shoe hike
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 Gore 9:00-2:30pm – Training @ Gore 3:00pm- Vans back to Garnet Hill
3:30pm – Snack, mandatory study hall, Daily debrief  5:30pm - Dinner
7:00pm – Talent Night
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 Gore
9:00am-1:30pm – Training @ Gore
1:30-2:00 – Athlete coach wrap up & t shirts
2:00pm – Athlete pick up at Gore & depart for home

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