17/18 INFORMATIONAL PACKET - OMS/OMST and US Rookie Team Rider Anna Valentine - Okemo
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17/18 INFORMATIONAL PACKET OMS/OMST and US Rookie Team Rider Anna Valentine
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Registration // Training Schedule // Lunch
We will be training every weekend and holiday period from 12/2/2017-3/18/2018. 40
days of training and competing!
2017/2018 Program Costs
1st Child
if purchased on or before Nov 26
$2,000 for 2-day; $2,600 for 3-day
*if purchased on or after Nov 27
$2,100 for 2-day; $2,700 for 3-day
2nd Child
if purchased on or before Nov 26
$1,950 for 2-day; $2,550 for 3-day
*if purchased on or after Nov 27
$2,050 for 2-day; $2,650 for 3-day
TO SIGN UP: Please visit the Okemo Mountain Resort Website at:
https://www.okemo.com/mountain-info/competition-programs/
*All registration forms must be completed before any training is allowed.
ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET AT ALL TIMES. ATHLETES
WITHOUT A HELMET WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY TRAINING
Training schedule
8:00am----Meet in front of The Sitting Bull (Main Lodge)
8:05am-8:20am----Team stretch
8:30am-11am---Training and instruction
11am-12pm---Lunch
12pm-1:30pm---Training and Instruction (meet at location designated by coach)
Example of a typical day for an OMST snowboarder
8am: Meet the group at the Sitting Bull for some dynamic stretching and team building
exercises. 8:15am-11am: Take a few warm up laps with your coach followed by a little
switch riding and buttering. Once the blood is flowing, head straight to the park to dial in
those hardway b/s 270 on -easy way off- on the down box. Nail the trick, slap some
fives and head in to grab some lunch with your teammates. After lunch, head out with
the group to learn how to shred the halfpipe, followed by some mellow freeride runs to
finish out the day. Once 1:30pm is up and you’re whipped (or maybe not), head in for
some hot chocolate, followed by some r & r and get stoked to do it all again the next day.
***Lunch is not included in the OMST training cost. It is up to the parents to ensure that
the athletes bring lunch and/or money on training days. Coaching staff will not be
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Program Description
There will be a mandatory 2 run screening for each new snowboarder looking to join the
OMST program. This will allow members of our coaching staff to determine if the rider is
qualified to ride with the team and which group the rider will be riding with.
We have three groups based on riding ability and the long-term goal is to establish a
development pipeline for each rider on the OMST.
Groms Team (Betsy Gritman)
The Groms program is designated for young riders (6-9) who can shred the entire Mountain and
who are coming into their own with snowboarding. Our coaches will work with the group to
develop all-mountain riding skills and to most importantly have a ton of fun. The riders will be
introduced to many different entry-level technical aspects of snowboarding including, but not
exclusive to, all-mountain riding, the terrain park, switch riding, gate training (slalom and GS) and
BX. The Groms will spend at least 50% of their time freeriding. Riders in this group will also have
the opportunity to test the competitive waters by competing in local USASA and Okemo Mountain
events. Ultimately, we hope that after the rider’s first year in the Groms group, that he/she will
develop a strong sense of on-hill independence and proper Mountain etiquette, coupled by a
continued enthusiasm and passion for the sport.
Groms Team Requirements: Participants must be able to ride the lift alone, put on their own
equipment, ride down a variety of challenging trails at OKEMO and pass the one-hour screening.
On Deck (Luke Bonang, Eddie Johnson, Garrison Rufa )
The On Deck category is for athletes ages 10-15 who are advanced snowboarders looking to
take their riding to the competitive level. We will work intensively with each rider on several
different disciplines, which are all targeted towards having fun with the sport while developing the
essential skills necessary to compete at a higher level. With a primary focus on improving overall
riding skills, athletes in this age group will improve their switch riding, transition riding (pipe and
jumps), “jibbing” (boxes and rails), all-mountain riding, and gate training (slalom and GS). This
age group will also have the opportunity to compete in USASA events in the Southern Vermont
series. Competing at USASA nationals at Copper Mountain is also a possibility.
Am (Luke Bonang, Matt Fortuna)
The Am group is our group of the most advanced riders ages 10-18 on the team who have years
of competition and park riding under their belt. The Am program is predominately geared towards
park and pipe riding but with a bit of cross training (BX and Gate training) included as well. We
will work with each rider to hone in on advanced and technical freestyle tricks in the park and
pipe, in addition to a developing a more tactful approach to competitions and everyday riding.
Video analysis will also be used as a tool to help the Am rider visually comprehend his/her riding.
We strongly encourage all the athletes in this age group to compete in the local USASA
competition series in addition to competing in other local amateur events.The Groms Team has been developed to provide coaching for young, aspiring snowboarders (ages 6-9) who would like to start competing at a young age but who have not yet reached the level of the older kids at OMST. The young rippers will learn the basic etiquette of snowboarding, shredding the park and pipe, riding the trees, training gates, and how to navigate a BX course. The ultimate goal of the Groms program is to establish fundamental riding skills at young age, to generate an everlasting passion for snowboarding and to better prepare for when they enter the OMST. We strongly encourage riders in this program to compete in our local USASA Southern Vermont Series and will have to compete in at least 1 GS/SL and BX race during the season. Training Schedule: Weekends and holidays (December 2nd- March 18th) Daily Schedule 8am: Meet in front of Sitting Bull for stretching 8:15am-11am Training 11am-12am Lunch with Coaches 12am-1:30am Afternoon Training *Requirements: Participants must be able to ride the lift alone, put on their own equipment, ride down a variety of challenging trails at Okemo and pass the one-hour screening.
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Coaching Staff
Our coaching staff has a collective 40+ years of riding and coaching experience and have
coached dozens upon dozens of Nationals winners. Parents will be able to meet all the coaches
at the Darkside Snowboard Shop (located at the base of the access road) for a meet and greet
on Saturday, December 16th @ 5pm. This will be an excellent time for OMST parents and riders
to meet our coaching staff, discuss the upcoming season, and get their child dialed in with
equipment and gear for the season.
Luke Bonang
Level II USSA and USASA Coach
Head Snowboard Coach OMST
Freestyle Program Director/Head Coach Okemo Mountain School
lbonang@okemomountainschool.org
Luke is a Vermont native who graduated from the University of Vermont in 2003. After college,
he spent the majority of his winters out West, where he resided and spent a collective 5 years in
both Colorado and Mammoth Lakes. He has former experience with Rossignol Snowboards
during college followed by riding for the company on a regional level in Mammoth Lakes,
California. Luke has also been involved with several Rossignol promotional and business
projects including; Team Focus Groups, Event Promotion, RS Coach in France, and product
evaluations for the company. From 2007-2008, Luke worked with a start-up snowboard
management company out of Stowe, Vermont where he held the role as VP of Marketing/Rider
Relations. In the summer of 2008, Luke returned home to coach snowboarding at the Bromley
Outing Club where he spent two years rebuilding the snowboard program. He is now entering his
third year at OMS and directing the OMST weekend program. During the off-season, Luke works
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as landscaper performing installation and stonework. He is entering his 8 season at OMS as the
Head Coach and Director of the Okemo Weekend Competition Program. During the off season,
Luke is the owner/builder of his stonework business installing hardscapes in the southern
Vermont area. Luke is married with 3 children Henry, Luke, and Livvy.
Matt Fortuna
Level II USSA and USASA Coach
Assistant Head Coach OMST/OMS
mailto:mfortuna@okemomountainschool.org
Matt started competing in middle school in USSA and USASA contests when he was young and
then moved up to the Open and Grand Prix Tour for 4 years. “Tuna” was then invited to train with
the US team for 2 years followed by an invitation to the Salt Lake Olympic Games to do a 1/4
Pipe exhibition. Matt has been coaching for the past 7 seasons including coaching the local high
school snowboard team in 2004, followed by some private coaching for 2 years.
Betsy Johnson
Level II USSA and USASA Coach
Head Coach Groms
speshbetsy@gmail.com
I am originally from Northern New Jersey and Moved to Vermont 3 years ago. I used to manage a
snowboard/Skate shop in NJ and started snowboarding 7 years ago. I immediately fell in lovewith the freedom of the sport as I came from a ski background. I shed my sticks and concentrated
on just snowboarding. I started instructing at Okemo Mountain and coaching the Green Mountain
Union High School snowboard team. I enjoyed instructing but found coaching and watching the
athlete’s progress to be more rewarding. I joined the OMST team of coaches in 2009. When I am
not out on the hill I work as a Gardener/Landscape designer. I am currently in school to get my
degree in Landscape and Garden Design. I can also be found on the tennis court, running, and
hiking.
Eddie Johnson
Level II USSA and USASA Coach
Head Race Coach OMS and OMST
mailto:ejohnson@okemomountainschool.org
Eddie grew up in Florida in and around the skate and surf scene competing in ESASA in the
bodyboarding class. After a trip to Colorado in 1995 he fell in love with snowboarding and for the
next couple of years traveled, he snowboarded as much as possible. He moved to VT in 1997
and taught snowboarding at Okemo. Having great success as an instructor he wanted to take
things to a higher level and along with Gordon Robbins and Rob Bevier he helped start The
Program (now known as Amplitude). After two years coaching The Program, he was offered the
job as head coach of OMS until 2009. During his time at OMS he traveled extensively with the
athletes to competitions all over the US and New Zealand where he also held summer camps for
the OMS athletes.
Garrison Rufa
Level I USSA and USASA Coach
OMS Part-time Coach
OMST Coach
mailto:garrison.rufa@gmail.com
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Garrison is returning for her 4 season coaching with OMST. She is a former graduate at Okemo
Mountain School, where she in USASA and USSA events throughout the country. Garrison grew
up in New Jersey and moved to Vermont in 2006. After finishing OMS, she attended the
University of New Hampshire in 2012. When not on the hill, Garrison can be found working for a
catering company and as a wedding coordinator in the sea coast area of New Hampshire. She
enjoys traveling, hiking, and art. She is eager to share her passion and past experiences with
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The Essentials
It is very important that all of our OMST riders bring the appropriate gear each day we
train. As we know, the weather is always subject to change here in Vermont and we
want everyone to be comfortable on the hill at all times. Below is a checklist of the
essentials.
Everyday Training Essentials (Checklist)
Helmet ___
Okemo Mountain lift pass ____
Snowboard ____
Gloves/Mitts ____
Goggles ____
First layer (under garment) ____
Snow pants ____
Weather appropriate jacket ____
Facemask/Balaclava (for cold days) ____
Cell phone and/or cell phone number where parents can be reached ____
Lunch and/or money ___
Competition Essentials
ALL ABOVE ITEMS PLUS:
USASA Pre-registration ___
Transportation___
Lunch and/or money ___
ALL OMST snowboarders must wear a helmet at all times! There will be no
exceptions to this rule and any athlete who does not bring and wear a helmet, will
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Competition info 2017/2018
It is our hope that most riders on the OMST will compete in at least one USASA event
within their first year of riding. However, we will not pressure any athlete to compete
unless we, as coaches, feel as though the rider is ready.
We strongly suggest that athletes in all our groups compete in all the USASA Southern
Vermont Series events/disciplines that they are comfortable competing in. Competitions
are an excellent way for individuals to get out of their element, push the envelope, and to
develop camaraderie with riders from other mountains. Attending USASA Nationals is
also a possibility.
Registering
PLEASE, PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL USASA EVENTS as they fill up quickly.
(Please see the USASA registration form and 2017/2018 schedule) or visit the Southern
VT Series website for more info:
https://www.usasa.org/index.php/regions/new-england/southern-vermont
Transportation
Coaches will not be providing transportation to USASA events for weekend athletes so it
is up to the parents to provide transportation to and from the event. Carpooling is always
a great option!
Please bring your son/daughter to the event by 7:30am! This will allow coaches to check
equipment, discuss the upcoming event, and get on the hill for practice runs. If an
athlete shows up after registration is closed, he/she will not be able to compete!
Food
It is up the parent and athlete to either pack a lunch or bring money to the event for food.
Food is FUEL!!
Preparation for events
The majority of our weekend athletes come into to town the night before the weekend’s
events. Therefore, it is up to the parent and athlete to make sure that the equipment is
ready for the weekend’s event. We have provided a checklist below that will help.OMST Competition Schedule 2018
DECEMBER + JANUARY
Event Date Location Meeting Time Register
USASA Rail Jam #1 17-Dec Stratton 7:30am Stratton USASA
USASA GS/SL #1 6-Jan Killington 7:30am Killington USASA
USASA GS/SL #2 (x2) 7-Jan Bromley 7:30am Bromley USASA
USASA Rail Jam #1 14-Jan Stratton 7:45am Stratton USASA
USASA BX #1 20-Jan Stratton 7:30am Stratton USASA
USASA BX #2 21-Jan Stratton 7:30am Stratton USASA
USASA Slopestyle #1 27-Jan Carinthia 7:30am Carinithia USASA
USASA Slopestyle#2 28-Jan Carinthia 7:30am Carinithia USASA
FEBRUARY + MARCH
USASA BX #3 3-Feb Stratton 7:30am Stratton USASA
USASA BX #4 4-Feb Stratton 7:30am Stratton USASA
USASA Halfpipe #1 10-Feb Okemo 7:30am USASA
USASA Halfpipe #2 11-Feb Okemo (Rev Tour Qual) 7:30am USASA
USASA Rail Jam #2 24-Feb Stratton 7:45am Stratton USASA
USASA Slopestyle#3 25-Feb Stratton 7:30am Stratton USASA
USASA Slopestyle #4 2-Mar Okemo 7:30am USASA
USASA Slopestyle #5 3-Mar Okemo 7:30am USASA
USASA Halfpipe #3 4-Mar Okemo 7:30am USASA
USASA NATIONALS March 31-April 6th Copper, CO USASA18
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Tuning and Gear
Edges: Should be sharpened for GS, Slalom, BX, and Pipe. Not as necessary for
slopestyle events (UNLESS the course is icy).
Wax: Wax is VERY important. Athletes should have boards waxed before each
weekend of training. Most of you know that different waxes go with different snow
temps, so please check the weather and wax accordingly.
Base structure/base grinds: Over the course of the season; rails, ice, wood trails, and
other intangibles will scar up a snowboard’s base and structure. This is inevitable, but
with proper care and an occasional base grind, the board will last longer and continue to
be ride smooth.
Tuning shops: Okemo Mountain Resort has a tuning shop located in the Main Base
Lodge, and there are two shops in town that offer great tuning as well; the Darkside
Snowboard Shop, (located in the plaza at base of access road), Totem Pole Ski shop,
across from Benson’s Chevrolet) offer tuning. Always make sure to ask for an iron-on
“hot wax”!
Bindings: Please make sure all the hardware on bindings are tightened up before
training. This will prevent straps from becoming loose (and possibly falling off) and deter
movement in binding angles.
Boots: Always store inside and kept dry when not on the hill
Outerwear: Always make sure to be prepared for Vermont weather. As we know,
weather can change at any time so dressing warm, with the essential layers is very
important!
Coaching at Events
It is very important that coaches are allowed to coach at events. We will do our best to
make sure that our riders are mentally prepared and excited to compete in their given
event. We have seen numerous cases, where parents use competitions as a time to
consult with the coaches regarding questions on their child’s progress. We understand
the concern, but will need to focus 100% of our attention on the athlete and the event.
This is very important and please be respectful of this.
Challenges
There are many incidences where athletes, parents, and coaches feel as though they
were judged incorrectly and unfairly. Unfortunately, it is a part of snowboarding that has
happened for years. Therefore, as coaches we can only prepare our athletes to the best
of our ability for each event and hope that their riding will speak for itself.
However, in an event that a challenge is completely necessary (as may happen in BX), it
is up to the Coach’s discretion as to whether or not he would like to bring the incident to
the officials notice in a challenge.Checklist All the mandatory forms must be completed and approved by OMARA before any training can begin. Forms are available at the Competition Center or online @ https://www.okemo.com/mountain-info/competition-programs/ Mandatory: Okemo Registration ___ Okemo Health Form ___ Okemo Waiver___ OMST program fee ___ OMARA Membership Form___ Other: Please visit the USASA Southern Vermont Series page for following forms USASA Registration and Concussion Policy Forms ___ Stratton liability waiver (if your son/daughter plans on competing in any of Stratton’s events___ Mount Snow liability waiver (if your son/daughter plans on competing in any of Mount Snow’s events___ OMST Apparel (please fill out attached apparel form and hand in to Eric at Comp Center for some super cool OMST gear___ Okemo Mountain School (OMS) is a very challenging academic and athletic program with focuses on alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, and snowboard competition located in Ludlow, Vermont. Okemo Mountain Resort is the on-hill training facility for the program, with the academic building located at 53 Main Street in Ludlow. Students selected for the OMS program are chosen on various criteria. These include, but are not limited to; academic performance, athletic performance, recommendations, sending school support and extra-curricular activities. In addition, the ability to balance a very demanding physical training program with a rigorous academic schedule and the desire to become a better competitor are necessary elements for each student to embody. Okemo Mountain School’s Winter Term program begins the first week of November and continues through the end of March. The academics for the Winter Term students are conducted as an instruction based tutorial program. Every student has what is referred to as a “sending school”, the school that the student attends when not at Okemo Mountain School.
Target Term
The Target Term Program gives OMS applicants another option for accessing top-notch training
and academics. There are 3 enrollment options for a Target Term student with each program
lasting 6 or 7 weeks. Students enrolled in a Target Term are given scheduled time with a tutor in
each of their academic subjects. The Target Term program is effective for younger student
athletes and/or those student athletes who are not ready for the five-month commitment of the
Winter Term Program. Please contact the school at (802)228-1510 for Target Term dates.
OMS Snowboarding
OMS is an excellent option for those wanting to become the best rider that they can be while
maintaining a high academic standard. Student athletes at the school have the luxury and ability
to balance a strong academic curriculum with snowboarding and competing. OMS snowboarders
enrolled in the full-term, will be exposed to a rigorous dryland training schedule in the month of
November to physically prepare for on-snow training when the Mountain opens. Our second and
third target terms are spent predominately on-snow with a strengthening and cardio regimen to
accompany it.
Snowboard Camps and Training
Luke Bonang and Matt Fortuna host three OMS camps throughout the season. Each Camp has a
different emphasis and includes on-snow training from 8:15am-11:30pm followed by dryland from
12:20-1:35pm and supervised study hall from 1:40pm-3:30pm. It’s a great opportunity for
weekend athletes to experience the daily life of training and academics at a winter sports
academy.
Shred the Gnar Camp (STG): January 29th -February 2nd: The STG Camp is will cover all
aspects of Freestyle and Racing. At least 75% of the time will be spent for freestyle enthusiasts in
the parks and pipe dialing in technical tricks on rails, boxes and jumps and aerial maneuvers and
rad grabs in the pipe. This is a great time to join us as the Okemo parks are always in tip-top
shape! Racer orientated campers will train GS and Slalom gates along with spending a good deal
of time training Boardercross specific drills and tactics.
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Spring Cleanup Snowboard Camp (SCSC): March 15 -16th: The SCSC is the last Camp we
offer. This 2 day camp Camp is designated for athletes who are competing in Nationals and need
some extra preparating and conditioning prior to Nationals in April. Every discipline will be
covered including, park and pipe, GS/Slalom (Groms), and Boardercross (Groms).
Camp ScheduleCampers meet coaches at the Competition Center each morning @ 8am. 8am-8:30am Dynamic stretching 8:30am-11:00am Training 11am-12pm Cardio and Strength training at the Spring House 12:30pm-1pm Lunch 1pm-3:30pm Study hall and academics 4pm Pickup Friday Training Option (through Comp Center) OMS trains Tuesday through Friday from Mountain opening until the end of March. We always welcome any OMST athletes who are looking to receive extra training. Friday Training: $600 Includes 16 Fridays throughout the winter. Per diem is also an option to be paid through the Comp Center as well. For more information on any of the programs and/or camps we offer, please don’t hesitate to call the school at 802.228.1510.
OMST APPAREL
2017/2018
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Tee
Hoody
Hooded Sweatshirts: Tee Hoody Color Size Quantity Cost
Youth $40 Adult S/M/K/XL/XXL $50
Youth Tees (YT)
YS/YM/YL $20
Adult Tees (AT)
S/M/L/XL/XXL $25 PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPAREL ORDER FORMS
Total included:
TO KIM AT THE COMP CENTER
*Checks to be made out to Luke Bonang
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