SKI RACE CAMP FOR OREGON HIGH SCHOOL RACERS (4th Annual) December 20, 21, 22, 23 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) 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 love skiing and bring a desire to improve.  **We will train at Ski Bowl unless there is not enough snow, in which case, we'll train at Timberline.   CAMP 4-DAY SCHEDULE Train 1, 2, 3 or all 4 days. Saturday, December 20:  GS drills & training Sunday, December 21:  GS training Monday, December 22:  Slalom drills & training Tuesday, December 23: Slalom training   Contact information PRIOR to December 20: Coach Robin Cressy's home email prior to Dec. 20: Robincressy@q.com Coach Robin Cressy's home phone: 503-760-0133 Coach Sean Mailey's work email: Sean_Mailey@beavton.k12.or.us Coach Sean Mailey's cell phone: 503-330-5947   Contact information WHILE camp is in session (Dec. 20-23) Camp phone number: 503-337-2230 Coach Sean Mailey's cell phone: 503-330-5947 Coach Robin Cressy's cell phone: 971-570-3171 (Robin's cell phone will get reception at ski bowl  but not at the ski camp lodge) Camp email address Dec 20-23 only: Robin@mthood.com

DETAILS:
Location:  Ski Bowl, but we'll go to Timberline if Ski Bowl lacks enough snow.
Price: $50.00/day coaching costs
Lodging: Lodging is available at MHSSC Lodge, Cost is $40/night.  *This includes dinner and breakfast.
Transportation: $10.00/day from the MHSSC Lodge to Ski Bowl  each day
Lift Tickets: $43/day @ ski bowl/$46 @ Timberline (ages 15-17) unless you already have a season pass/fusion pass in which case you don't need a lift ticket :)
Where:  Meet at Ski Bowl West 9am each day at the "Outback Cafe." Outback is the large A-Frame building at the base area of Skibowl West between the 2 main lodges and the Lower Bowl lift. Or we'll meet by the fireplace at Timberline's Wy'East Lodge if we train there.
Video:  We will shoot video each day (weather permitting).

FAQ:
1.  Does my racer have to ski all four days?  No, they will only be charged for how many days they want training.
2. Does my racer have to stay the night? No, if you would like to transport your racer to and from Mt. Hood each day, that is fine.  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.  ($43 per day at ski bowl, $46 at timberline)
5. Helmets required?  Absolutely YES!
6. Although we meet at ski bowl West  in the "Outback Cafe" each morning, we are most likely setting our courses and training on the East side (Multorpor side).  Why do we do this?  The owners of ski bowl prefer that we set our training courses on the Cascade and Multorpor chairlifts which are on the east side of the ski area.  BUT, the lift ticket booth is not open at the Ski Bowl East/Multorpor Lodge early in the morning, so we need to start out on at the West lodge each day where they are open for lift ticket sales.  We know it's not ideal logistically, but it's out of our control. 

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Task #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.  And keep in mind that lift tickets are your responsibility.  You cannot prepay for lift tickets thru the mthood.com website.

Task #2: Fill out a bunch of forms! After you sign up on-line at the mthood.com website, you will need to download, and print a Mt Hood Summer Ski Camps release form and medical questionnaire as well as a Ski Bowl and Timberline release form which can be accessed by clicking here: (MS Word document)

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 20, bring your FILLED OUT forms to Ski Bowl West (Outback Cafe) 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?

THIS IS NOT THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PAGE. (look for the box you see below on the application page and sign up there) 2008 Oregon High School winter camp   HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CAMP RATE COST$ Dec. 20 Coaching $50/day $50 Dec. 21 Coaching $50/day $50 Dec. 22 Coaching $50/day $50 Dec. 23 Coaching $50/day $50 Lodging Dec. 20 $40/day $40 Lodging Dec. 21 $40/day $40 Lodging Dec. 22 $40/day $40 Transportation to and from MHSSC Dec. 20 $10/day $10 Transportation to and from MHSSC Dec. 21 $10/day $10 Transportation to and from MHSSC Dec. 22 $10/day $10 Transportation to and from MHSSC Dec. 23 $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 $40.00 per night which includes dinner and breakfast.

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

Dropping off and picking up your kids
Meet first day at Ski Bowl West in the "Outback Cafe" A-Frame building, Outback is the large A-Frame building at the base area of Skibowl West between the 2 main lodges and the Lower Bowl lift.
(or by the fireplace at Timberline in Wy'East day lodge) at 9:00 AM. You can drop off luggage BEFORE training begins on the first day at The Lodges at Salmon River Meadows for those kids staying there. Pick up on the last day is at the Ski Bowl EAST Lodge parking lot at approximately 3:30pm.  Contact the camp if you wish to stay an extra night (the night of Dec. 23) 503-337-2230.

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

	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 and 2007 and have gone to State every year since 2003.
	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 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 associate level ski instructor.  He helped coach the Aloha HS boys to their only metro league title in 2000.
	Celene Christensen, Asst. coach Celene is currently a student at Oregon State University in Corvallis.  She ski raced for Southridge high school for 4 years, graduating in 2006.  During Celene's senior year, she finished in the top 10 in the metro league standings in slalom, GS, and overall.  She was a key member of the Southridge girls metro league championship team in 2005.
	Kirsten Monahan, Asst. coach Kirsten is currently a student at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ.  She is a two-time metro league girls overall champion leading the Southridge girls team to it's first metro league title in 2005.

 

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)

 

 

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