Competition Programs
at Ragged Mountain Resort
New England is known for producing fierce ski and snowboard competitors - it's in our blood! That's why Ragged Mountain has concentrated developmental programs to continue to promote and support athletes on their competitive journey.
Programs
Ragged Mountain’s Competition Programs offer full season competitive programs, as well as 12 week developmental programs, for ski and snowboard athletes from ages 6 through adulthood. We are a US Ski and Snowboard Association certified weekend program, and a member of the Western Division of the New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association. We strive to provide the best opportunities to athletes of various ages, backgrounds, and commitment levels, with the chance to enjoy and achieve excellence in Alpine Racing, and Freestyle Skiing and Riding. We accomplish this by providing a professional staff with regular training on appropriate, quality terrain, in a fun, healthy, family-friendly, environment that promotes teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence. We coach our athletes to become great skiers and riders first, and outstanding athletes second, with a broad fundamental skill base while fostering a love for their sport. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Sign UpA developmental ski program for our youngest athletes (2016 and 2017 birth years) with a focus on all mountain skiing and skill development. Coaches focus on giving these athletes a foundational base of skills to prepare them to transition to the competitive programs, all while giving them the confidence to want to make that transition! While athletes in this group may see occasional race gates, they will spend much of their time enjoying all levels of groomed terrain, terrain parks, moguls, the boardercross course, and glades. They may also have limited opportunities to participate in one or two local “fun” races.
Program Fees do not include lift access. Athletes must have season passes or daily lift tickets.
Equipment needs: 1 pair of skis recommended. Helmets MUST have hard ear coverings.
Training: 12 Saturdays – 9:00AM-2:00PM
Race Participation: Possible local “fun” races.
A developmental snowboarding program for our younger athletes (2014 through 2017 birth years) with a focus on all mountain riding and skill development. Athletes in this group will see time spent across the mountain with time in the parks, as well as on all groomed terrain, and in the glades and woods. Coaches focus on giving these athletes a foundational base of skills to prepare them to transition to the competitive programs, all while giving them the confidence to want to make that transition!
Program Fees do not include lift access. Athletes must have season passes or daily lift tickets.
Equipment needs: An age appropriate snowboard. A snow-sports approved helmet.
Training: 12 Saturdays – 9:00AM-2:00PM
Race Participation: Possible local “fun” events.
A developmental program for athletes not quite ready to jump into the full race program (2011-2015 birth years). This program is designed to “bridge the gap” between those new to racing, and the full race program, and serve as the first step towards committing to the full race program. The program offers very limited gate training with a larger focus on all mountain skiing and skill development. There may be limited options for local “fun” races. If you are questioning whether to join the Race Development program, or the full race program, please don’t hesitate to ask for help deciding. We are always happy to help place athletes in a developmentally appropriate program.
Program Fees do not include lift access. Athletes must have season passes or daily lift tickets.
Equipment needs: 1 pair of multi event or SL race skis recommended. PLEASE NOTE: Race skis are HIGHLY recommended for this group, but not required. Helmets MUST have hard ear coverings.
Training: Saturdays – 9:00AM-2:00PM
Race Participation: Possible local “fun” races.
A Master’s Race midweek training and skill development program for adults, ages 18 and up. We will provide season long coached training from 9am-12pm, on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings from Early December through mid-late March (No training during the December, and February school vacation weeks). You may sign up for just one day, or both. Gate Training will be dictated by snow conditions, as well as the needs and desires of the group, along with the coach. Athletes who own a FreeLap timing chip will have access to timed training runs. Video analysis, to be reviewed indoors, may also be included as needed. Please remember as you consider this program, that between the high speed lifts, and the limited mid-week crowding, this is an opportunity to get a lot of vertical. You will get faster!
TUESDAY MORNING MASTERS TRAINING
Training: Tuesdays – 9:00AM-12:00PM, beginning early December through mid to late March. No training during the December, and February school vacation weeks.
Race Participation: No
WEDNESDAY MORNING MASTERS TRAINING
Training: Wednesdays – 9:00AM-12:00PM, beginning early December through mid to late March. No training during the December, and February school vacation weeks.
Race Participation: No
Ragged Mountain’s Freestyle Ski and Ride programs are for ski and snowboard athletes and families looking for a full season program. This program averages 32 weekend training/competition days per season. In addition, we offer training during the December Holiday break, as well as both weeks (MA and NH) of the February Breaks, for a potential of well over 40 days of training and racing. Athletes thrive under the guidance of seasoned coaches. Our athletes see a healthy balance of park training with all mountain skiing and riding. Frame by frame video analysis can be achieved through the use of our Ultra High-Def overhead projector with 4’x8′ images projected onto a white board. Between our excellent coaching staff, high speed lifts, lack of crowding, and access to a consistent training venue, your athletes will have every tool they need to find success, whether they are brand new to the sport, or a seasoned veteran.
Ragged Mountain Competition Programs are excited to offer top notch training for those snow-sports skiers and riders who prefer a little….air time. A competitive training program for athletes born between 2006 and 2015 with a balance between a comprehensive event schedule at home and local events, and a strong focus on safe use of terrain park features, as well as Skier/Boarder Cross, all mountain terrain, woods, and general skill development. Athletes in this program will be grouped according to age, as well as ability as determined by our coaching staff.
Program Fees do not include lift access. Athletes must have season passes or daily lift tickets.
Equipment needs: An age-appropriate snowboard. A snow-sports approved helmet.
Training: Saturdays and Sunday- 8:30AM-2:30PM, with additional vacation and holiday opportunities, beginning late November/early December through mid to late March.
Event Participation: Yes, home and local USASA and USSS events. Freestyle and race type events based on the needs and desires of the athletes.
Alpine Race Programs
Ragged Mountain’s Alpine Race programs are for athletes and families looking for a full season program. This program averages 32 weekend training/racing days per season. In addition, we offer training during the December Holiday break, as well as both weeks (MA and NH) of the February Breaks, for a potential of well over 40 days of training and racing. Athletes thrive under the guidance of seasoned coaches. Our athletes see a healthy balance of gate training with guided free-skiing. u12 and up athletes have access to timed training runs and video review on a regular basis. Frame by frame video analysis can be achieved through the use of our Ultra High-Def overhead projector with 4’x8′ images projected onto a white board. Between our excellent coaching staff, high speed lifts, lack of crowding, and access to a consistent training venue, your athletes will have every tool they need to find success, whether they are brand new to the sport, or a seasoned veteran.
U10 ALPINE RACE
A competitive race training program for athletes born in 2014 or 2015 with a balance between a limited competitive race schedule, and a strong focus on all mountain skiing (groomed, terrain park, bumps, glades, and woods) and skill development.
Program Fees do not include lift access. Athletes must have season passes or daily lift tickets.
Equipment Needs: 1 pair of Multi Event Race skis and 1 pair of All Mountain skis recommended. SL guards for those beginning to clear gates also recommended. Helmets MUST have hard ear coverings. Approved SL helmets may be used ONLY during SL training and racing.
Training: Saturdays and Sundays- 8:30AM-2:30PM, with some additional vacation and holiday opportunities, beginning late November/early December through mid to late March.
Race Participation: Yes, limited home and local open NHARA races.
U12 ALPINE RACE
A competitive race training program for athletes born in 2012 or 2013 with a balance between race simulated training, and a strong focus on all mountain skiing (groomed, terrain park, bumps, glades, and woods). Athletes in u12 will compete in a comprehensive race schedule including local NHARA open and Western Division seeding races.
Program Fees do not include lift access. Athletes must have season passes or daily lift tickets.
Equipment needs: 1 pair of Slalom skis, 1 pair of GS skis, and 1 pair of All Mountain skis recommended, as well as 1 pair of SL poles with guards, and 1 pair of GS poles. A FreeLap timing chip. Protective SL gear recommended. Back protectors optional, but recommended. Helmets MUST have hard ear coverings. Approved SL helmets may be used ONLY during SL training and racing.
Training: Saturdays and Sundays- 8:30AM-2:30PM, with additional vacation and holiday opportunities, beginning late November/early December through mid to late March.
Race Participation: Yes, home and local open SL and GS races as well as NHARA Western Division seeding races.
U14 ALPINE RACE
A competitive race training program for athletes born in 2010 or 2011 with a balance between race simulated training, and a strong focus on all mountain skiing (groomed, terrain park, bumps, glades, and woods). Athletes in u14 will compete in a comprehensive race schedule including local NHARA open and Western Division qualifying races. Second year u14 athletes may also have opportunities to join in select spring “Scored” races to begin to establish their USSA point profiles.
Program Fees do not include lift access. Athletes must have season passes or daily lift tickets.
Equipment Needs: 1-2 pairs of Slalom skis, 1-2 pairs of GS skis, and 1 pair of All Mountain skis recommended. A Freelap timing chip. Protective SL gear highly recommended. Back protectors optional, but recommended. Helmets MUST have hard ear coverings, and MUST have a FIS approved label on them. Approved SL helmets may be used ONLY during SL training and racing.
Training: Saturdays and Sunday- 8:30AM-2:30PM, with additional vacation and holiday opportunities, beginning late November/early December through mid to late March.
Race Participation: Yes, home and local open SL and GS races as well as NHARA Western Division qualifying races.
SCORED ALPINE RACE
A competitive race training program for athletes born in 2009 or earlier with a strong focus on a comprehensive, competitive race schedule, at local and regional events. This program includes coach support at races for up to two weekends following the end of the regular program. This program also includes limited exposure to all mountain skiing and skill development when and where appropriate. Athletes at this level will be coached in a manner that focuses on building, and improving, their USSA national point profile.
Program Fees do not include lift access. Athletes must have season passes or daily lift tickets.
Equipment Needs: 1-2 pairs of Slalom skis, 1-2 pairs of GS skis, and 1 pair of All Mountain skis recommended. Protective SL gear highly recommended. Back protectors optional, but recommended. Helmets MUST have hard ear coverings, and MUST have a FIS approved label on them. Approved SL helmets may be used ONLY during SL training and racing.
Training: Saturdays and Sunday- 8:30AM-2:30PM, with additional vacation and holiday opportunities, beginning late November/early December through mid to late March.
Race Participation: Yes, home and local open SL, GS, and SG points races as well as NHARA Qualifiers.
