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10 Commandments for Sports Parents

January 23, 2009

USSA, in partnership with USA Swimming about five years ago, put out the following list for parents.   Read more »

NYT article: Stretching: The Truth

November 12, 2008

Following is an excellent article on stretching, reflecting US Ski Team attitudes and techniques.   Read more »

Using Plyometrics to Gain Balance, Speed, and Power

February 20, 2008

The following excellent article on training comes via the Powerbar website and CTS/Carmichael Training Systems (Lance Armstrong's trainer).   Read more »

Cold Weather Nutrition article

January 16, 2008

There is an excellent article on cold weather nutrition at Powerbar.com's website.   Read more »

Helmets and Armor

January 11, 2008

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 »

Become a Member

November 19, 2007

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

As Whitetail parent Scott Broom so correctly noted, there is a lot of paperwork in ski racing, and it is not a team activity.   Read more »

Hydration - New Fluid Replacement Recommendations from ACSM

June 21, 2007

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 »

How Do I Register My Child for a Race?

January 17, 2007

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

Course Inspection

January 15, 2007

Inspection

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

Setting Goals

January 9, 2007

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 »