The organization is completely student run and is a great opportunity to get out and meet people with that same love of the sport that you have. We generally have over 60 members and have been growing rapidly in the last few years which has required us to implement a 50 person limit. All you have to do is sign up, and pay your seasonal dues which cover your race registration, transportation, and lodging for all 5 weekends of racing (5 GS races and 5 SL races). The dues last year were $300 and there are opportunities to make that money through fund raising opportunities, so let us know if you need some help raising the money and we can suggest some options for you.
**note: The dues do not cover lift tickets for races. We get discounted rates, but please be sure to include lift ticket costs in your budgeting. But again, if you need help raising money, let us know and we can help you out.
No racing experience is necessary to join and we can teach you the basics of ski racing if you want. We have practice sessions on the snow once a week, but are NOT mandatory, but are encouraged because practice makes perfect (but nobody is perfect, so I guess its your call). We also have our own full set of training gates so you can get a lot of experience running them. Dryland physical training may also be held and it is also not mandatory, but you are welcome to participate if you would like. We just like to get out on the snow and have fun racing and hanging out with other ski bums like us. So if you are new to the sport, or you were an All-State high school star, SIGN UP TODAY! You won't regret it! (By the way, your mom said it was O.K.)
2 years ago, we were proud to announce that we have an official WMU Snowboard Team! This year, the snowboard team will be doing Giant Slalom racing and we will be trying our hardest to host some freestyle competitions in our division. This last season, the WMU Snowboard Team brought home a national championship so our local races are usually pretty competitive but not without losing the fun atmosphere of going riding with your buds. The snowboard team will be traveling with the ski team and going to the same races, so you are also welcome to race on ski's and a snowboard.
If you are interested in joining, be sure to stop by our booth at Bronco Bash which is held Aug 30th on the first official day of classes.
or if you have some questions, e-mail us at
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