ALPINE RACING


ALPINE RACING
Program Approach
TSC Alpine training provides age and ability-appropriate training progressions to develop skiing skills, progress to more advanced disciplines and pursue the sport to achieve personal podiums at every level. Most importantly, we strive to foster a lifelong passion for skiing and active lifestyles.
Contact
Alpine Director / Head Ability FIS and U16 Coach
Aldo Radamus
Aldo@teamsummit.org
Assistant Alpine Director /
Head Age Class and U14 Coach
Doug Elsey
Doug@teamsummit.org
Head U10 Coach
David Owsley
DavidW@teamsummit.org
Head Ski Racing Devo | Comp Coach
Stephen Brownson
Stephen@teamsummit.org
Alpine Programs
Devo
The Ski Racing Devo program (U8, U10, U12) focuses on building ski racing fundamentals through free skiing, drills, and gate training, with race weekends and Youth Ski League (YSL) competitions. For older athletes, the Ski Racing Comp program (U14, U16, U18) provides more intensive weekend gate training for those focused on recreational and High School racing and participation in US Ski and Snowboard (USSS) competitions such as the YSL Series, GS Spectacular and Loveland Derby.
Age Class
Age Class includes athletes in the U10, U12 and U14 age groups competing in USSS sanctioned Age Class competitions in the Rocky Mountain Division (RMD). All U10 and U12 athletes are eligible for their Divisional Championships. U14 athletes are eligible for some Sync Series and qualify for either the Rocky/Central U14/U16 Showdown or the Rocky/Central U14 Championships through designated races. All racers may participate in end of season events such as the GS Spectacular and Loveland Derby.
Athletes compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Kombi, with an introduction to Super G for U12 and U14. There is a focus on developing fundamental skills through free-skiing, drills and gate training.
Several Part-Time options are available with 20, 60 or 70 day maximums. Full-time Programs offer up to 125 days on snow from October to April. All Age Class athletes are eligible to enroll in up to 40 additional days on snow at optional Spring and Summer camps from May to August. The Part-Time athletes participate in the Full-Time program on a part-time basis.
These programs prioritize Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles, focusing on technique, tactics, and preparation for racing.
Ability
Ability includes athletes U16 ages and older racing in ability and age matched competitions from Divisional to Regional, National and International Competitions. Our Ability athletes train together whenever possible regardless of gender, age or competitive level. Athletes train and race primarily Slalom and Giant Slalom. Super G and Downhill racing and limited training is available to those interested. Several Part-Time options are available with 20, 60 or 70 day maximums. Full Time Programs offer up to 125 days on snow from October to April. All Ability athletes are eligible to enroll in up to 40 additional days on snow at optional Spring and Summer camps from May to August. These programs prioritize Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles, focusing on technique, tactics, and preparation for USSS and FIS races.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMS
ACADEMY AND POST-GRADUATE
U12, U14, U16, FIS
The Full-Time Programs encompass the Age Class U12/U14 Academy, U16 Academy, FIS Academy, and Post-Graduate (PG) Programs. Students collaborate with Academic Partners to create schedules that accommodate afternoon training and competition attendance. These programs include intensive pre-season conditioning and up to six days of on-snow training weekly, aimed at athletes striving to reach their highest potential in skiing and racing while developing skills for success in all areas of life.












