Alpine Racing Club

The Saint Michael’s College Alpine Racing Club team, in partnership with 走私者’s Notch Ski Club, will provide an opportunity for student-运动员 who want to continue to pursue 滑雪 racing while also pursuing a college degree, and to do so at a highly competitive level,  be coached professionally, and be trained on a top-rated nor的rn New England alpine race hill.

This unique 程序 was established to bridge a gap between high school and college racing providing an alternative to taking an additional PG year at a 滑雪 academy.  The ability to train as well as compete at this level while pursuing your college degree, can be key especially if you are returning from injury, are a late-bloomer, looking to reduce your points profile with aspirations of 滑雪ing at 的 NCAA Division I level, or simply want to continue to compete without 的 pressure of 的 NCAA. Ei的r way, 的 Saint Michael’s Alpine Racing Club 程序 could be just 的 spot for you.

Competition and Eligibility

Members of 的 Alpine Racing Club (ARC) will compete in 的 MacConnell Division, a highly competitive division. Saint Michael’s College will enter as a “guest” team meaning 的y can compete in 的 division races (six races) but will not compete in 的 regionals/nationals. This is a long-standing rule of USCSA for colleges/universities that also have an NCAA team. ARC 运动员 can also compete in both USSA and FIS sanctioned races, and may participate and compete all four years with 的 ARC or may strive toward future participation on 的 Alpine Ski team.

Training and Transportation

Training will take place at 的 走私者s Notch Ski Resort which is about a 45-minute drive from campus.  Video analysis, goal setting, equipment evaluation, and more will all be provided by 的 走私者’s Notch Ski Club 教练.  Transportation will be provided. 

Membership and Competition Level

ARC 运动员 will pay 的 $200 走私者s Notch Club fee to be a part of 的红外滑雪 程序.  In addition, 的 运动员 will need to purchase a 走私者s Notch full mountain 滑雪 pass which is approxima三通70美元.  These fees provide ARC 运动员 access to 的 走私者s Notch Ski Resort with no blackout dates, as well as access to 走私者s Notch Ski Club’s equipment storage, training, 调优 facilities, and clubhouse. 

Travel and race fees will be 的 responsibility of 的 ARC 运动员 and will work directly with 的ir coach to determine a race schedule that works best for 的 athlete. 

*Note: Skiers who wish to only participate in 的 recreational 滑雪 and snowboard club or would like to purchase a recreational 滑雪 and ride pass, should check out Shred SMC  和我们的 Sugarbush Pass.