Below is information from the coaching staff for parents and racers

Practice Nights

Racer's Safety Checkpoints

• Clear snow from under your boots before stepping into skis
• Double check boots are securely in bindings
• Stretch before & after skiing & racing
• Look & be aware of skiers coming down the hill
• Be courteous to all skiers
• Remember, we're guests of Ski Ward
• Stop below fellow skiers & teammates
• Put your pole straps around your wrists
• Never ski directly at a person or an object, especially when stopping
• Tell a coach if you need to leave for any reason
• Ski with a buddy or teammate

• Stay on racecourse designated areas for practice
• Ask the coach if you are unsure of anything (e.g., racetime, location, team meeting place, time to be at start)

Throughout the season these skills are taught at different degrees of awareness based on the skiiers/racers age & ability:

• Balance Movements - keep body balanced over your feet while skiing & racing
• Rotary Movements - learn the different turn shapes needed in racing
• Edging Movements - edges control turns and edging skis directs where the skiier is going
• Pressure Control Movements - apply various degrees of pressure to the boot to turn the ski

All-in-all, the SWRT provides a great opportunity for kids to learn!

Friday Nights w/Occasional Tuesdays in December

• For J6 races, practice time 7-8:30 prompt - For J2-J5, practice time is 7-9 prompt
• If parents are running late, a board member or parent liaison will be happy to assist in directing the racer to the appropriate coach
• Coaches start/end practice at the same designated location
• Please be available at end of practice; parents are responsible if child continues skiing
• Please hold your questions for the coach till the end of the practice
• Coaches make take their team into the race trailer to review a video tape and discuss racing techniques or race course tactics. Also, coaches will focus on racing fundamentals, boot fitting/alignment, equipment selection and ski tuning.

Basic Skills

The SWRT Coaching Staff includes:

• Paul Savoie - J2 & J3
• Mark Pyenson - J4
• Greg Dowd - J4
• Al Tournas - J4
• John Brule - J5
• John Brule Jr. - J5
• Sue Kronlund - J5
• Beth Reh - J5
• Steve Brule - Coach Emeritus

Junior Coaches:

Andrew Lipke - J2 & J3
Sheridan Sleeper - J4
Lucas Kronlund - J5
Dan Palken - J6
Azi Azzisi - J6
Julianne Tournas - J6