Labrador Mountain Ski Club: Join
Programs are aimed at a wide range of junior skiers, ages 5 to 19. Training is structured in groups according to the needs and abilities of the individuals.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Kerrie Nesbitt-Wormer race@labskiteam.org
THE CLUB
Development program racers learn basic skiing skills, while junior racers learn ski racing
techniques and tactics while improving their coordination and skiing ability. Participants
in the junior racing program must be members of the Labrador Mountain Ski Team.
OUR GOALS
Have fun; Develop strong skiing fundamentals, Teach basic racing tactics of competition skiing;
Familiarize racers with the United States Ski and Snowboard (USSA) system; rules and
responsibilities; Promote high levels of ethics and fair play in competition; Teach the value
and methods of physical training and diet; Introduce goal setting and achievement in a positive atmosphere; Promote the enjoyment and personal rewards that skiing and sports offer
MEMBERSHIP FEES
See Program Levels for fees
Our fees are for coaching only and do not include a Labrador Mountain ski pass. The fee
includes training at Holiday Camp in December.
Non-members may participate in Holiday Camp. Camp fees are $25 per day.
USSA and NYSSRA MEMBERSHIP
All Junior Racers must join the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and the New York State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA) if they wish to compete. Junior 4s and 5s join the USSA Youth Ski League, while Junior 3s, 2s and 1s must have a Competitor's License. Renewal applications are sent by USSA and NYSSRA. USSA applications for new racers can be obtained by clicking on the following link - USSA Membership Application. The NYSSRA application can be found by going to the the NYSSRA Web site and clicking on the Member Services page. You can also choose to join NYSSRA or renew your membership on-line!!
MEDICAL RELEASE AND ACCIDENT & LIABILITY INSURANCES
All USSA event participants (athletes, coaches and officials) are required to have valid and sufficient medical/accident insurance coverage for the duration of the membership year and must accept full responsibility for provision of coverage as a condition of participation in official training and competitions. Proof of such insurance must be made available when necessary. The Club requires that a Medical Information and Release form be on file with the Club prior to the first practice.
As a benefit of membership, USSA provides all properly registered USSA participant members with secondary participant accident coverage, which provides insurance coverage in excess of the participant member's primary coverage. The coverage is in place while participating in a USSA sanctioned or registered event, including official training at such events. This coverage also includes training supervised or directed by a USSA member club and/or USSA member coaches.
The Club has also chosen to purchase additional liability insurance coverage for the Club. All usual and customary activities of Club, including non-sanctioned events, on hill training, dryland training and non-vehicular activities which are supervised by Club staff and/or coaches are covered. There is an additional cost per racer of $50 for this coverage. In order for the Club to obtain coverage, all development program participants, racers, directors and coaches must be members of USSA.
WORK CREDITS
The success of the Labrador Mountain Ski Club depends upon the active participation of its members. This is a club, not a professional service you purchase. Help is needed at Club hosted events and participation gives you the opportunity to experience the thrill of the sport in an up close and
personal way. By becoming active, you also become a part of the tradition of the Club by learning
and passing on your knowledge and skills to new parents, thus continuing the cycle of keeping the Club strong and viable. Please volunteer.
Each Junior Racing family is requested to volunteer at races hosted by the Club. As an added incentive, one credit of $25 is earned for each adult working a race with a maximum of 3 credits
or $75 per family. At the end of the season, the credit can be refunded to you or applied towards
your next season's membership fees.
While parents of Flying Forerunners are not required to volunteer, it is recommended that you assist
at Club events so that you can become more familiar with the sport a can be ready to assist when your young skier becomes a junior racer.
CLINICS
Clinics are held throughout the state to help parents become more familiar with volunteering in a variety of positions at ski races. Clinics are held by NYSSRA and, in our region, are sponsored by the Central New York Ski Council. It's really easy to get involved!
CLUB STATISTICS
During the season, the Club was made up of 37 family memberships, with 85 young racers enrolled
in the program. This included 59 licensed racers (Junior 5s through Junior 1s) and 26 young people enrolled in our development program - the Flying Forerunners.
Our coaching staff of 29, includes 7 alumni who teach during Camps and throughout the season.
They can be expected to put in a combined 220 days and 125 nights of practice time, and 130 race days coaching racers at junior development events in NY State and throughout the east.
