The art of ski racing runs deep in HoliMont’s blood. What started as a low-key organization back
in 1968 has evolved over the years into one of the strongest racing programs in
New York State. The HoliMont Racing
Program is made up of athletes of all ages and racing disciplines. Not only are there the J-IV – J-I athletes
(younger racers who move up the USSA ranks based on age) but the Racing Program
also consists of Adult racers and a strong snowboard consortium (alpine,
slopestyle, boardercross and halfpipe).
Every single year athletes from HoliMont find themselves competing in
championship events, not only on the East Coast but nationally as well.
According to first-year HoliMont Racing Director Travis
Widger, “HoliMont Racing is here with the support of HoliMont Ski Area to
provide a platform from which each and every athlete can learn, grow, and
become successful while reaching for personal goals in snowsports competition.”
Ever since its inception HoliMont Ski Area has prided itself
on being a club that places a priority on the family unit with a focus on
economical, skiing/snowboarding for all its members and guests. Anyone who has been actively involved in Snowsports
Competition knows all too well that it is an expensive, time-consuming
lifestyle. One of the great things about
HoliMont Racing is that it gives its athletes a structured training program
that is run by a dedicated, highly trained racing staff; many of whom have
roots in HoliMont Racing themselves.
“We support the HoliMont mission by offering affordable
programs, a fun family environment, and quality coaching,” said Widger. “We are here to provide the necessary
resources that will help our athletes grow both personally and athletically
while helping to instill a lifelong love for winter sports in all.”
This season HoliMont is growing its program base and its
outreach with two relatively new programs; the HoliMont Academy and the
HoliMont Racing Apprenticeship.
The Academy is in its second year and was a huge success
during its inaugural season largely due to the commitment of the families and
athletes that participated in the program.
These athletes trained at HoliMont Monday – Friday, while studying in
their off-snow time with instruction that was provided by their families. This season they will continue this
training/tutorial regime with the support and commitment of their families,
HoliMont, and HoliMont Racing.
HoliMont Coaching Apprenticeship on the other hand is a
program that will allow athletes who want to kick-start their individual
coaching career with a tried-and-true path to coaching success. Athletes involved in the program are immersed
into the daily training activities and get to focus on not only improving their
individual skills but also are given valuable experience and racing
certification opportunities.
The 2011-12 season promises to be an exciting one for the
Racing Program. Many of the athletes
have been participating in rigorous off-season training activities and are now
primed to show off their racing skills.
For more information on HoliMont Racing, contact Travis
Widger at travis@holimont.com.
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