THE COACH'S CORNER

Posted 11/14/24 rev 11/19/24

Get ready for an exciting season ahead! Dryland practice kicks off on Monday, November 25th, right after school on the football field from 2:45 to 4:15 pm. Just a week later, we’ll be hitting the slopes for our training sessions at Big Snow! Thanks to our ski team sponsors Don't Just Ski. RACE. and Big Snow American Dream, you are able to take advantage of a special deal on a 6-pack pass, usually $240, available for just $100! This season, we have a strong team of 21 racers, consisting of 11 boys and 10 girls. Now is the perfect time to check your race gear and ensure your skis are stone ground, tuned, waxed, and ready for the season.

View the 2025 race schedule and training days on our Events and Calendar pages. There will be 27 high school ski teams competing this season; Sparta is in Conference B.

HEALTH FORMS - Due by Fri., Nov 15th
All racers must register for the ski team on https://spartahs-ar.rschooltoday.com/ The registration process will take you through several steps to create an account including uploading a physical date and completing the health history form. Physicals and Health History Updates must be submitted to the school by Nov. 15th. Please check with the SHS Athletic Department for clearance to practice. 

MOUNTAIN CREEK RACER PASS $199 - Offer Expires Fri., November 22nd.
All racers must have a Mountain Creek season pass in order to train and race with the Sparta Ski Team. Log In to your SpartaSki.com account first and then visit Mountain Creek Racer Pass for purchase instructions, and to view our Group Code and Pin.  

BIG SNOW 6-PACK $100 - Offer Expires Fri., November 22nd.
Log in to your SpartaSki.com account, then click on the Big Snow Pass under the Essentials tab in the racer menu. Use the Group Code and Pin previously emailed to you. Here is a link to view the purchase instructions and here is the link to purchase your Big Snow Pass. Thanks to our ski team sponsors Don't Just Ski. RACE. and Big Snow American Dream for making this special offer possible!

SCHOLARSHIP:
Sparta Alpine Racers are eligible for The Smaine Fund Scholarship. The Smaine Fund is a charity committed to providing support and assistance to up-and-coming athletes in outdoor sports. Their mission is to help athletes in sports such as skiing, achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Applications are due by December 1st & athletes will be chosen by January 1st, 2025. Apply at https://www.thesmainefund.com/application

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Your feedback is invaluable to me, and I am here to ensure this season is a rewarding and successful experience for all.

Once again, thank you for being part of our ski team family, and I look forward to an incredible season ahead.

"Don't Just Ski. RACE!"

Coach Calafati