OREGON HIGH SCHOOL
WINTER BREAK SKI RACE CAMP
Open to OISRA & OSSA racers
DECEMBER 19-20-21-22, 2011
4 days.  Train 1, 2, 3 or all 4 days.
@TIMBERLINE LODGE

**December 12, 2011 update: There is simply not enough snowpack at Ski Bowl for gate training, so our camp will take place at Timberline.  The long range weather forecast doesn't show any significant snow, so we went ahead and made the decision to officially move the camp to Timberline.  We'll meet in the Wy'East day lodge near the fireplace each morning at 9am.  Please disregard any references to "ski bowl" elsewhere on this website below!  We'll train all 4 days at Timberline regardless of future snow storms between now and the end of camp.  We've had to move our camp to Timberline 1 or 2 other times in past years due to low snow levels, so we are more than prepared to make this change of venue and Timberline knows we are coming.

SKI RACE CAMP FOR OISRA & OSSA OREGON HIGH SCHOOL RACERS (7th Annual)
December 19, 20, 21, 22 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Our race camp is open to all Oregon High School ski racers that want to get in some extra training during winter break.   All ability levels are welcome from entry level (first time racers) to Varsity level STATE racers.  We'll focus on the fundamentals of race technique as well as teaching the fastest line through a slalom and GS course.   Campers must enjoy skiing and bring a desire to improve.  We will train at  Timberline Lodge.

 

Photos from 2011 winter camp

Photos from 2010 winter camp

CAMP 4-DAY SCHEDULE
Train 1, 2, 3, or all 4 days.

Monday, December 19:  GS drills & training
Tuesday, December 20:  GS training
Wednesday, December 21:  Slalom drills & training
Thursday, December 22: Slalom training/dual racing after lunch!

Contact information PRIOR to December 19:
Coach Robin Cressy's email: Robincressy@Gmail.com
Coach Robin Cressy's home phone: 503-760-0133

Coach Sean Mailey's home email: sean1mailey@Gmail.com
Coach Sean Mailey's cell phone: 503-330-5947

Contact information WHILE camp is in session (Dec. 19-22)
Camp office phone number: 503-337-2230 (if there's no answer, leave a message)
Coach Sean Mailey's cell phone: 503-330-5947
Coach Robin Cressy's cell phone: 971-570-3171
**cell phones might not get reception at the camp lodge, but they do tend to work at ski bowl/timberline
email: Robincressy@Gmail.com although I don't know how often I'll be able to check email during camp.

 
grabbing the gates

DETAILS:
Location:  Timberline Lodge
Price: $60.00/day coaching costs
Lodging: Lodging (*Lodging is optional) is available at MHSSC Lodge, Cost is $45 per night.  *This price includes dinner and breakfast.
Transportation: $10.00/day (*optional) from the MHSSC Lodge to Timberline Lodge  each day if you don't have your own car.
Lift Tickets: Ski Bowl: Approximately  $45-$50/day (*2011-12 ski bowl lift prices not published yet)
Timberline:  $48/day for ages 15-17, $58 for ages 18 and up.
*If you have a season pass/fusion pass, you obviously don't need to purchase lift tickets
Where:  Meet at Timberline 9am each day in the Wy'East day lodge by the fireplace.
Video:  We will shoot video each day (weather permitting).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1.  Does my racer have to ski all four days?  No, they will only be charged for how many days they want training. It can be any combination of those 4 available days.
2. Does my racer have to stay the night? No, some kids prefer to do their own lodging/transportation.  In the past, about half the kids spend the night with us.
3. Is Lunch Provided? No, please pack a lunch or bring money for lunch.
4. What's the deal with Lift Tickets? If you don't have a season pass or fusion pass, please bring cash so you can purchase your own lift ticket each morning.
5.
Helmets required?  Absolutely YES!
6. Drugs and Alcohol?  Don't even THINK about it!

multorpor chair

 

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
THERE ARE TWO STEPS TO THIS!!!
**(every year somebody doesn't do step #2.....please don't be that person this year!)

Step #1: Sign-up on the mthood.com application page, look for the box that looks like the green/grey box below and check ALL the boxes that apply to YOU (i.e. coaching, lodging, transportation).  And keep in mind that lift tickets are your responsibility.  You cannot prepay for lift tickets thru the mthood.com website.

Step #2: Fill out some release forms (PDF file) which can be found -->> HERE 

Fill them out, and snail mail them to this address:
MHSSC High School Winter Camp 
PO Box 317
Government Camp, OR  97028

If it's too late to snail mail these release forms in before camp begins on December 19, bring your FILLED OUT forms to Ski Bowl EAST lodge (by the fireplace) and give them to the coach Robin in person 9:00am before training.  YOU CANNOT TRAIN WITH US UNTIL WE HAVE YOUR FORMS IN HAND!!!  OK?  And yes, you need to fill out and sign the Ski Bowl and Timberline release form sections even if you already filled those out forms for your high school ski team. 


THIS IS NOT THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PAGE.
(look for the box you see below on the application page and sign up there)

2011 Oregon High School winter camp

  HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CAMP RATE COST$
Dec. 19 Coaching $60/day $60
Dec. 20 Coaching $60/day $60
Dec. 21 Coaching $60/day $60
Dec. 22 Coaching $60/day $60
Lodging Dec. 19 $45/day $45
Lodging Dec. 20 $45/day $45
Lodging Dec. 21 $45/day $45
Transportation to and from MHSSC Dec. 19 $10/day $10
Transportation to and from MHSSC Dec. 20 $10/day $10
Transportation to and from MHSSC Dec. 21 $10/day $10

LODGING and MEALS option:
The LODGES at SALMON RIVER MEADOWS is your most convenient lodging for this camp. It has 5 sleeping rooms, ski room, wax room, storage and game room (including pool, ping pong and foosball tables) in the basement, dining room and kitchen serving the best camp food in the area.  Our lodge is located next to CJ's Chevron gas station, about 5 miles east of Government Camp on US Highway 26. The cost is $45.00 per night which includes dinner and breakfast. There is wireless wifi internet available at the camp lodge. *Drugs and/or Alcohol are obviously not tolerated and you will be sent home without a refund. 

Transportation
Transportation to and from the Camp Lodge and Timberline Lodge is available for $10 per day.

How much will this all end up costing me?  Use chart below to add up YOUR camp costs:

What am I paying for?

number of days

Total $$

Coaching/gate training/video analysis: $60 per day    
Lodging @ MHSSC $45.00 per night (includes dinner/breakfast)    
Transportation between MHSSC/Timberline $10 per day    
Lift tickets: $45 - $50  *unless you have season/fusion pass    
GRAND TOTAL:    

Coach Mailey with Emily Christensen

COACHES:  
Sean Mailey, Head Coach  Sean teaches social studies at Southridge High School in Beaverton.  He's been the head coach for the Aloha/Southridge ski team for the past 6 years.  He raced for Hillsboro high school ski team for 3 years, graduating in 1997.  He was a key member to Hillsboro's 3 year reign as metro champs from 1995-97.   He help coach the Southridge girls to the metro league title in 2005, 2007 and 2009 and have gone to State every year since 2003.  The Southridge boys team also won the metro league title in 2009 for the first time in school history.
Robin Cressy, Asst. Coach  Robin is a freelance videographer/editor.  He's been on the coaching staff for the Aloha/Southridge ski team since 1997.  He raced for Sunset high school ski team back in 1980-83.  Robin spends his summer shooting video for Mt Hood Summer Ski Camps.  He coached kids in the Buddy Werner program at Mission Ridge Ski Area.  He also worked in the race department at Squaw Valley and Mt. Bachelor.  He's a USSCA level 1 coach, and PSIA associate level ski instructor.  He coached the Aloha HS boys to their only metro league title in school history in 2000.  
3rd coach
To be announced.  Depends on number of sign-ups....  

 

Mark GS run lunchtime video analysis

 

DAILY SCHEDULE
7:45am
  Wake-up/Breakfast for those of you lodging at MHSSC lodge
8:30am  Transportation from MHSSC to Timberline
9:00am  Meet Coaches Sean Mailey/Robin Cressy at Timberline/Wy'East lodge by the fireplace
9:15am  warm-up runs/help coaches set courses
10:00am - 12:30pm  GS/Slalom drills and gate training
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch (bring your own or buy in the cafeteria)
1:30pm - 3:30pm GS/Slalom gate training
3:30pm - 4:00pm Help coaches tear down courses, transport gates to parking lot
4:00pm  transportation back to MHSSC for those lodging there
4:30pm  video analysis at MHSSC lodge
6:00pm  Dinner served at MHSSC
10:30pm  Lights out

 

 

Testimonials from our high school camps:

Robin, Sean,
Thanks so much for providing instruction for our son, Lito, and all the other kids this week.  It was a thrill to see them all up there.  The pace of learning was truly amazing, like watching a plant grow before your eyes.  See you at the races! 

Bill Nicolai (OES ski team parent)
 

Dear Mr Cressy,
Thanks you very much for the excellent ski camp experience. Hunor had a great time, learned a lot and decided to race on the Lincoln HS team during the next season. 

Sincerely,
Marta Somogyi-Mann (Lincoln high school ski team parent)
 

Robin and Sean,
Taylor got home tonight and talked non-stop through dinner and into the evening about his experience at camp these past 4 days.  He had a great experience and so much fun.  Thank you for your time and energies!  I know this is a tough time of the year, so busy before the holidays and we really appreciate the opportunity for Taylor to train with you.  We loved the photo’s and update you sent each evening, (especially since we couldn’t reach Taylor on his cell due to a weak signal).  It was great to get the daily reports and photos.   He learned so much from you at the camp and had a ton of fun.  I have to tell you that you can double your fees for camp and it would be worth every penny!  Taylor would love to do it again so keep us in mind when you schedule the next one! 

Happy holidays! 

Laura J. Gentry (Tigard high school ski team parent)
 

Robin,
Natalie's dad here.  We can't thank you enough for the instruction you have given her.  We also love the media that is coming also.  Those pictures were great.  Just a great experience.
 Any time you want to do this again, Natalie is in.  I would also like to know if you ever do private lessons.  Natalie, Annette, and I are very impressed with your system.  Thank you so much.

Tom Quirk (Sunset high school ski team parent)
 

Hi Robin.
Just wanted to thank you for a successful race camp.  Natalie was very excited about all she learned on both days.  Again, we are very thankful for all of yours and Sean's instruction.  Natalie's been jotting down notes to keep it all in her head.  Enjoy the rest of Spring Break. 

Annette Quirk (Sunset high school ski team parent)
 

Robin,
Steven reports he learned lots of great tips and the camp was terrific.  Thanks for doing this.  I think he'll be back next year for sure.

Carolyn Schiewe (Wilson high school ski team parent)
 

Hey its Taylor Witkop, I just wanted to say thank you so much for doing the camp. I felt like I learned a lot and got a lot better as well and I hope to do it again next year.


Jake had a blast! He learned so much and is excited to put it all on action! I would recommend this to everyone who wants to ski and race better. Thanks Sean Robin and Brian!

Angie Scherer (Southridge ski team parent)
 

Thank you very much. I picked up Cole and Alex last night and they really enjoyed the camp.  The both felt they had great training!

Marti Jacobsen (Jesuit ski team parent)

 

 
 

 

 

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