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| Mont Ripley Race Team (MRRT) is a non-profit, volunteer, parent-run organization dedicated to the introduction & development of youth alpine ski racing, all area youth ages 6 to 18 are welcome to join. However, MRRT is NOT a learn to ski program & is for skiers aspiring to a higher level, requires the ability to ski a major terrain of Mont Ripley Hill & semi independent use of all lifts. MRRT race athletes & assistant coaches are under direction of Head Coach Bob Vial. For more information on the MRRT contact the ski hill at 487-2340 / Cindy Cowell or Head Coach Bob Vial. |
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| MEMBERSHIP/Registration |
| Registration forms will be sent to all current MRRT members in October. Included in this mailing will be the calendar for the 2009-2010 year and fee structure. There will be a few more options for members this year, including weekend only participation. Deadline for registration for returning members will be Nov 2009. Anyone ages 6-19 interested in ski racing with the ability to make a run is eligible to join. All members must be able to ride the T-bar and chairlift, and ski top to bottom independently. The focus is teaching youth the fundamentals and advanced skills of ski racing. MRRT is not a learn to ski program. Ski lessons are available through the Mont Ripley Ski School. |
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| TRAINING SITE |
| Our home training and racing site is Mont Ripley Ski Hill outside of Hancock, Michigan. Mont Ripley is operated by Michigan Technological University and is home to the MTU ski team, Houghton HS Ski Team, Hancock HS Ski Team and Chassell Ski Team. MRRT annually schedules optional inter-club races at Marquette Mountain. |
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| MRRT PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS |
| Programs run December through mid-March depending on ski hill conditions. |
| Full CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Cost: $275 |
Program includes:
- Weekend Training
- Tuesday Night Training
- Races (With awards and points toward season awards)
- Extra Events (Fun Races)
- Requirements:
- Ski gear, racing helmet, lift pass, and the desire to learn and have fun!
- For returning members only: All fees must be paid in full one week prior to participation in any training or race event.
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HIGH SCHOOL OPTION: Cost: $150
(Available to HS Team Members only.) |
Program includes:
- Weekend training and races (No ribbons or points toward season awards)
Since our HS racers generally have limited time and because they are great role models for our general membership, the HS Option is offered at a reduced rate. |
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| ANNUAL EVENTS |
New this year 2009! Fall Color Chairlift Rides on Oct. 4 and 11th at noon-6pm. All proceeds going to MRRT.
In the Fall, MRRT holds a general membership meeting at Mont Ripley and also puts on the annual Ski Swap. The Ski Swap is our main fundraiser that allows MRRT to keep the cost of our programs down. Everyone is encouraged to help out at these events.
MRRT concludes its season with a potluck dinner and awards ceremony. Awards are presented based on seasonal results and for special recognition. New Board of Directors members are elected at this time.
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| JOINING MRRT |
| MRRT will hold a Registration Night in December 2009 from 5-7pm at the ski hill. Or to become a member of MRRT, please contact our Registrar Pete Fenton . FREE "TRY IT " WEEKEND is scheduled for Dec 2009. This is free and open to all new racers. |
MRRT
c/o Pete Fenton
612 Hancock Street
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-2133
e-mail: pfenton@chartermi.net
Note: Returning members must be paid in full one week prior to any training/race event unless prior arrangements have been made with the MRRT Treasurer. |
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| SKI SWAP/ Equipment Night- 2009 |
Equipment Night - date coming soon There will be an Equipment Night in October at the Ski Hill. This will be an opportunity for members to bring in their equipment for evaluation by the coaches. They will determine what kind of shape it is in and how well it fits your child. This includes not only skis and boots, but poles and helmets as well. There will be a Tuning Clinic, Instructions on Boot Fitting, Registration table and Refreshments!! All current members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to get their equipment needs determined prior to the Ski Swap. Potential members are also welcome to attend to get more information about MRRT so if you know anyone who is interested please invite them along.
The Annual MRRT Ski Swap Fundraiser is Saturday, October 24,2009 at Mont Ripley!
This event is a great opportunity to buy and sell new and used alpine, snowboard and nordic equipment, clothing and accessories. Each year the Ski Swap gets bigger and better with local athletes, sport shops and others bringing everything from entry-level to high performance equipment to the sale. MRRT encourages ski-related items, will accept sports equipment of all types for the sale, but reserves the right to refuse obsolete or damaged equipment.
If you need boots for your 7-year-old, race skis for adult league or and inexpensive snowboard, this is the place!
Drop Off Equipment:
Friday, October 23, 2009: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 2009: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Sale:
Saturday, October 24, 2009: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Unsold equipment and checks for sold items must be picked up from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
A 20% commission on sold items goes to support MRRT youth ski racing programs at Mont Ripley. Thanks for your support! |
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