Race Camp

Race Camp

Alpine Ski, Snowboard & Nordic/Biathlon,

The race camp offers a high-level training opportunity for athletes with physical disabilities to learn how to race or advance their skills. Race camp is intended for emerging athletes interested in or pursuing a competitive career.

Learn more about:

 

Race Camp Registration: In an effort to ensure everyone has a safe and successful experience, all scholarship applications and paid registrations are pending approval. Additional information may be required prior to being approved; you will be contacted after your registration has been reviewed.

 

General Registration for THE HARTFORD Ski Spectacular 2024 has now closed.

Registration for the 2025 event will open early September, 2025.

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What to Expect

Alpine Ski 

Focus is on technical skiing ability, introduction to race tactics, course drills, movement analysis, race day experience/fun race. We will also cover off season conditioning, equipment tuning, and a roadmap for racing after Ski Spec.

Snowboard

Focus is on technical riding ability, introduction to race tactics, course drills, movement analysis, race day experience/fun race.  Introduction to race progression with ability to ride more advanced terrain and jumps by the end of the week. We will also cover off season conditioning, equipment tuning, and a roadmap for racing after Ski Spec.

Nordic/Biathlon:

Terrain located at the Breck Nordic Center (Athletes will be shuttled from Beaver Run and back). Skills & drills, movement analysis. Development training camp aimed to provide Paralympic level coaching in training methodology, technical skills and race tactics in adaptive Nordic, in addition to biathlon specific skills.  This camp will provide athletes with the opportunity to train double sessions throughout the camp and experience training as a full time Nordic athlete.  It will also cover more about next steps for athletes in furthering their training and racing.  Paralympic eligible Standing, visually impaired and sit skiers are all welcome.

 

Criteria

 

If you are unsure if your skiing or snowboarding abilities meet the below listed requirements, please contact Jess Pullar at jpullar@moveunitedsport.org

Alpine: Base skill level – Intermediate/Advanced

  • MINIMUM requirement for all Alpine Ski athletes is to be able to carve at pace on blue terrain. References are required. Priority given to those who have raced previously, are currently racing, or plan to race this season.

Snowboard: Base skill level – Intermediate/Advanced

  • MINIMUM requirement for all Snowboard athletes is to be able to carve at pace on blue terrain. References are required. Priority given to those who have raced previously, are currently racing, or plan to race this season.

Nordic/Biathlon: Prior experience is encouraged, but not necessary

  • Must be ready and willing to train twice daily throughout the camp and have interest in training and competition outside of event.  Experience and interest in endurance sport is also highly recommended.

Equipment

Move United does not provide equipment for Race Camp participants (including VI bibs). All athletes must come to Ski Spectacular with already fitted and prepared equipment, devices, and prosthetics. Any new, untested, or unfitted equipment should not be used for the first time at Ski Spectacular.

If you do not own your own equipment, or are unable to bring it with you, please make arrangements in advance of the event.

Pricing

Early Bird Registration Price: $380 Full Week
(regular registration price: $440 starting 10/03/2024)

Price does NOT include a lift ticket. Participants can opt to pre-purchase lift tickets during online registration (lift tickets are $87/day) or purchase an Adaptive Epic 5-Day Pass (purchase here).

Ski Spec Challenge Race

Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding

  • Individual Category: An entry level race designed for developing athletes to gain race experience on less challenging terrain.
  • Team Category: A fun competition between teams of five, which includes at least one skier or snowboarder with a disability

 

Pricing: Free
*individuals must be registered for the event to participate

Development Scholarship

High Level Training Opportunity: Alpine Ski, Snowboard & Nordic/Biathlon

  • High level training opportunity for athletes 13 years or older with a Paralympic classifiable physical disability.
  • MINIMUM requirement for all Alpine/Snowboard athletes is to be able to carve at pace on blue terrain. References are required.
  • Athletes aged 13-17 must have a coach/guardian present for the week. It is highly recommended that this is an on-snow coach who can continue training at their home mountain. If selected, a scholarship will also be awarded to this designated coach. Any questions around this, please email jpullar@moveunitedsport.org

 

2 Tracks Available:

  • Discovery: No prior race experience necessary. Improvement of technical ability, introduction to race tactics, course drills, equipment tuning, movement analysis, race day experience/fun race. Must be 13-18 years old.
  • Emerging: Must have previously participated in a race camp or introductory race program. Priority given to those who have raced previously, are currently racing, or plan to race this season. Focus is on technical ability, race tactics, course drills, movement analysis. Guidance in establishing a roadmap for racing after the event.

 

Scholarship Includes:

  • Race Camp Registration
  • Coaching from elite adaptive race coaches
  • Ground transportation to/from Denver International Airport (DIA)
  • 6 nights Accommodation for those aged Under 21
  • Up to $400 Lodging Stipend for those aged 21+ (reimbursed after completion of Race Camp)
  • 5-days of lift tickets (non-transferable)
  • Local discounts
  • Event goody bag

 

The Scholarship Application for 2024 has closed.

 

Military Scholarship

High Level Training Opportunity: Alpine Ski, Snowboard & Nordic/Biathlon

  • High level training opportunity for athletes with a Paralympic classifiable physical disability.
  • Priority given to those who have raced previously, are currently racing, or plan to race this season.
  • Guidance in establishing a roadmap for racing after the event.
  • MINIMUM requirement for all Alpine/Snowboard athletes is to be able to carve at pace on blue terrain. References are required.

 

Scholarship Includes:

  • Race Camp Registration
  • Coaching from elite adaptive race coaches
  • Ground Transportation to/from Denver International Airport
  • 6-nights lodging in Breckenridge, CO
  • 5-days of lift tickets (non-transferable)
  • 1 opening and 1 closing Banquet ticket
  • Local discounts
  • Event goody bag

 

The Military Scholarship does NOT include flight or mileage reimbursements

 

The Scholarship Application for 2024 has closed.

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