USSA
Welcome to the Welch Village Alpine USSA Ski Team
At Welch Village, we have a long tradition of ski racing events and training on the finest hills the Midwest has to offer. We are a United States Ski Association affiliated alpine ski team which offers training through modern progressions, on-hill gate training and race day preparation. We will tailor a personal plan to assist you in your goals. Our training schedule is progressive as the season advances. This schedule allows families and athletes the ability to pursue not only skiing excellence, but also academic excellence and the opportunity to enjoy other interests. We offer two Christmas Break camps with morning training at a level that will not be available anywhere else in the Midwest. We will fine tune your ski racing skills in a fun environment. Christmas camp athletes from all area clubs are welcome to attend. Watch the web site for more details and sign ups for this fun camp. We are a ski team where athletes from ages 10 through 18, at all ability levels, can find a home. The team is guided by USSA trained coaches, who possess many years of experience and have developed many champions. We are a ski area/team that has produced some of the strongest skiers that the Midwest has seen.
All fees do not include the cost for a season pass or lift tickets. See website for all season pass options. The last opportunity to purchase season passes for a discount is at our Fall Festival on October 16-17.
J 1, 2, 3 Cost: $1395 (includes all camps and coaching at USSA races)
J 4, 5, 6 Cost: $895 (includes all camps and coaching at USSA races)
J 1-6 Training Only Option – Cost: $695 (includes all camps)
Christmas Camp One – Cost: $195 (December 20-23; 9am-12pm daily; excludes lift-tickets)
Christmas Camp Two – Cost; $195 (December 27-30; 9am-12pm daily; excludes lift-tickets)
Post High School - Cost: $495 (includes all camps Feb. 1 - season close)
Monday – Thursday 5-7pm
USSA Ski Team Staff
Andy Mitchell - Coach
Andy is a USSA trained coach, coaching athletes in the Midwest for the last seven years. A former USSA racer and Minnesota State Slalom champion, he has taken athletes from the beginner stages of ski racing to Junior Olympic qualifiers, plus countless USSA podiums. Andy will communicate throughout the season to keep the rookie families and athletes informed about what to expect and how to prepare for race days. He will develop a race schedule for the older athletes to focus on their individual goals and desires. Andy's goal is to develop not only strong skiers, but also young people who are better prepared for life through organization, discipline, integrity and hard work. Email Andy at andy@welchvillage.com with any questions.
Ann Kulla - Racing Coordinator
Email Ann at racing@welchvillage.com
Peter Zotalis - Ski and Snowboard Services Director
Email Peter at peter@welchvillage.com
