For summer 2025 we will be offering two training groups.  The Comp Team program is aimed at skiers U16 and older or roughly the high school years, although this may be an appropriate choice for some middle schoolers.  The Prep Team program is centered around the middle school years or U12-14 skiers although this may be the right choice for some U16s or those entering 9th grade.The objective with our training groups is to provide each skier with a situation where they are thriving and getting the right level of support and challenge at any given time in their development.  This means providing flexibility and bridge opportunities at transitional ages.(Not sure about your age group?  For summer training, we begin to employ the following year's age groups, U12: 2013-14, U14: 2011-12, U16: 2009-2010)

General Notes

Transportation To help with transportation we generally offer rides to and from our office in Winthrop.

Financial Aid Need-based financial aid is available through our online applications.

Equipment rollerskis are utilized by the Comp Team in general and at training camps for the Prep Team. Winthrop Mountain Sports currently has a great deal available on rollerskis and the program has several pairs available to rent.  Email if you think you might want to rent a pair as supplies are limited.

Additional summer training equipment (for Comp Team and Prep Team camps) includes running shoes, a hydration belt (preferably one that doesn't bounce too much when running!), bounding poles (ski poles up to the chest or armpit with a good strap and tip), rollerski poles (with special tips for asphalt), bright clothing and a bike helmet (for rollerskiing).

Prep Team Summer Training

Workouts will be based on foot and focus on overall athletic development.  We employ a variety of activities to develop agility, balance, strength, coordination, speed and technique.  That of course includes games!

Summer sessions will be Wednesday mornings June 19, July 3, 10, 31, and August 7.  This schedule will follow some of the biathlon sessions offered during the summer and is meant to provide a complementary schedule with the Liberty Bell Middle School XC running offerings.

Summer camps will include rollerskiing, in addition to on foot activities.  We will be hosting a camp at Pearrygin Lake State Park (July 22-25) and attending the camp in Plain (August 19-22) as a team.  Cost is additional to summer training.Cost: $50.

Comp Team Summer Training: June 4- Aug 23

Workouts will involve classic and skate roller skiing, running, strength training, specific foot (aka ski walking, moosehoofing, bounding), etc.

General Weekly Schedule:

Tues 7-10 AM Power Camp + workout to follow

Thurs   AM workout (generally 2 hours starting at 7 or 8 AM, depending on heat)

Fri 7-10 AM Power Camp + workout to follow

Sat (approximately every other week) 8 AM long (aka overdistance or OD) workout

Athletes will be expected to complete additional workouts OYO (on your own), to allow for independence, individualization, self-reliance, etc.  Guidance will be provided via weekly training schedules and informed by goal meetings.

Camps:

We plan to coach and attend as a team the camps in Plain (June 24-28), Trout Lake (July 15-19) and the MVNT Camp in Whistler, BC August 11-16.  While tuition will cover day to day expenses for summer training and coaching at camps, there will be additional costs associated with travel, food and lodging at these camps.

Training Breaks:

July 4-6, 23-25, August 20-22

Includes:

Individual goal setting meetings with athlete and parent(s) in the spring or early summer, training log review and feedback, help with creating individualized training plans for travel or other special considerations.

Cost: $500.  A graded payment plan is also available for those who will be absent for significant portions of the summer.  Contact pete@mvnsef.org to gain access to the worksheet.  Financial Aid is Available.

Registration: Register here or email pete@mvnsef.org for the link to the graded payment worksheet.