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Where to buy ski racing equipment?

When looking for the ski racing equipment visit one of the ski shops that serve (and sponsor) the local ski racing community:

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Racing Questions

Who should go to races?

More experienced racers typically enjoy competing in away meets at other mountains around central Pennsylvania. Read more »

An Athlete's Guide to Race Day & Race Day Preparation

Skiing well in a race isn't just a matter of skiing two fifty second runs well. In order to ski down the course in your best form you need to make a lot of things happen ahead of time. Read more »

A Parent's Guide to Race Day

Some dos, don’ts, etiquette and general tidbits, in no particular order.

Race Day Schedule

The following schedule is obviously just a sample. Read more »

Setting Goals

Please review this FAQ and the sample goal sheet, think for a while about your goals in ski racing and then download the pdf file. Print out the pdf and fill it out neatly. Read more »

Course Inspection

Inspection

Course inspection is a critical component of skiing to your potential on race day. Read more »

How Do I Register My Child for a Race?

Congratulations you're officially about to become a ski racer Mom/Dad Read more »

Hydration - New Fluid Replacement Recommendations from ACSM

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently updated their position on how to best hydrate before, during and after exercise.1 Is your hydration strategy up to speed? Read more »

Become a Member!

So you're ready to become a member...what do you have to do? Read more »

Helmets and Armor

Helmets designed and manufactured for the particular discipline of ski racing being contested are required for all competitors and forerunners in all USSA events and official training. Read more »