2024 Registration

Registration will open for the 2024 season in early September. Registration is initially by invite only as we expect a full roster for the 2024 season. Please reach out to JD Optekar if you are interested in Parks for the upcoming season.

 

 2024 Age Classes

 

Age Class Based on Birth Year

  • U8 2016 and 2017

  • U10 2014 and 2015

  • U12 2012 and 2013

  • U14 2010 and 2011

  • U16 2008 and 2009

  • U19 2005, 2006 and 2007

 

2022-2023 Programs 

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Parks MWAR Program

This is for ski racers of all abilities, ranging in age from 5 to 19. We provide professional USSA certified coaches for this program and have training sessions 3 times a week (most athletes make at least 2 of these) from early December to early March. This program is all about the love of skiing, having fun and healthy competition. The coaching ratio is about 8 kids to 1 coach and split by age and ability. Your child will be entered into the Midwest Alpine Racing (MWAR) series which consists of 6 races at local hills. Many of the High School aged athletes in the MWAR Program also compete on their High School JV and Varsity Ski teams.

Parks USSA Program

This is for ski racers that are looking for additional competition and more difficult venues at a Regional, Divisional and National level. USSA race courses are typically twice as long as MWAR races and most USSA races will be held over a 2 day period providing more competition opportunities for athletes. For the 2024 USSA Season Parks Coaches will be supporting 3 USSA Races and 1 Camp (TBA - once the Region2 Schedule is released). Support for additional USSA races/championships will be arranged on an as needed basis. The USSA Program includes everything in the MWAR program plus athletes will be competing at USSA Central Region 2 events located in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Competing well in these events can lead to Divisional and National events. Many of the athletes in this program are striving to qualify for the USSA Junior Championships. Athletes must register and pay for their USSA Membership and register for individual races through the Region2 and US Ski & Snowboard sites.

Parks High School Program

This is for high school racers that are not involved in the previously mentioned programs but are looking for an extra night of practice with professional USSA certified coaching. These athletes are integrated into our program and are able to join us on one evening each week (M, T, or W) for practice. Typically these athletes have set goals for themselves and are looking for additional training opportunities to help reach their goals. There will be a limited number slots for our High School Program.

Parks Camps

We generally have 3 to 4 camps a ski season. This is in addition to our normally scheduled weekly practices. For the 2023-2024 season these will be a multi-day camp, weekend camp, or one day camp. We have had weekend camps at Ski Brule, Granite Peak, Marquette Mountain and Chestnut Mountain in past seasons.. Camps are a great way to get a lot of time on snow and improve your skiing.

 

Our Mission

To provide a professional environment where ski racers can strive towards their full potential, develop their skills to perform at a higher level, and to help these athletes develop a love and respect for the sport.

Come be a part of the fun, learning and competition that is the heart of the Parks Junior Ski Racing Team. Since 1963, Parks has provided boys and girls of all ages the opportunity to compete in a fun, safe and organized environment.