2008-2009 Team Application  Download and complete the above form and  send to Kim Hanlon by September 20, 2008!  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader® to print  the form.

Welcome!
Quality alpine ski training and coaching is perceived to be the exclusive domain of our northern New England neighbors. Yet, we understand through proper scheduling, creative facility usage and age appropriate training schemes that we can provide an exceptionally upbeat, positive and accelerated learning opportunity for your young athlete right here in the greater Boston area. We are committed to offering a team environment which generates pride in participation. Our satisfaction comes from yours.

Whether just beginning as a new racer or aspiring toward a faraway dream, we will strive to meet your needs. We want your athlete to be excited, motivated and looking forward to their next day of skiing. You have our commitment. We're glad to have you with us!

Where
We ski and train at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. Wachusett offers modern high speed lifts, state of the art snowmaking, and complete skier services. Being the closest big mountain to Worcester, Boston & Providence, Wachusett’s convenient location makes it easy to reach for training sessions and races. With Wachusett as our home, you’ll love being a part of our team. Come see why.

President's Message
Welcome parents, racers and coaches to the 2008/2009 WMRT race season. WMRT is comprised of great families, dedicated ski racers and committed coaches. We are very excited to have Thom Norton on board as the new Head Coach of WMRT and look forward to a fantastic season. It is wonderful to have everyone back and we welcome all of you that are new to our race team family.

Fundraising is a very important part of our season as the money we raise goes directly to the operating budget so we can buy timing equipment, gates, fencing, etc.. to keep the program as advanced and safe as possible. The famous Men Who Cook fundraiser which is still being scheduled, is our big fundraising event of the season so please reach out with ideas, donations, auction items or anything you can think of to make MWC a big success this year.

Wachusett Mountain Race Team is a non-profit parent operated program. We have operated and maintained a strong fiscal budget coming into this season which allows us to attract and retain excellent coaches as well as invest in communications, fencing, timing and the necessary equipment to insure that our coaching staff and racers are equipped with the best ski racing technology we can possibly provide. Safety for our racers is our utmost concern. Therefore, we ask all parents to become actively involved in supporting the team and improving our ability to sustain an outstanding program. You do not have to be a skier to volunteer!

Our facilities play a vital role in our ability to run our race program. At Wachusett Mountain, we have the best in the region! The Crowley family and all the staff at Wachusett Mountain continually support and assist WMRT and without their commitment, our program would not be possible.

The members of the WMRT Board of Directors volunteer their time and energy to all the racers, coaches and the program in general and without their dedication, WMRT would not be the race program that it is today!

Ski fast, be safe and have fun!

Neil Buckley, President

Head Coach Message

Welcome to the 2008-2009 Wachusett Mountain Race Team! I look forward to great season of skiing, racing, skill building and fun!

We hope to have another banner year of snow to train, race and free ski throughout New England and of course, at our awesome home Wachusett Mountain. I look forward to focusing on excellent sportsmanship, individual triumphs and Team results this season. We will explore a variety of training drills, on and off snow strength building and agility. During the season you will learn how to improve your times and overall best.

We have a strong WMRT coaching staff and support to aid in all your needs and we will work as a group to come together and have a lot of successes and fun. Whether you are a first-timer or seasoned racer, we will strive to keep the excitement of the Sport and passion, which lead you to want to develop your personal best and reach your potential. The diversity of level helps us all to be constant teachers and learners as we cheer on our teammates who compete in their first race or others who prepare for the Junior Olympics or US Nationals.

I would like to thank everyone for your overwhelming support. The Board, the Mountain, the Parents and the Coaches have expressed their best wishes, and I strongly believe that we, as a team, can make another memorable season!

Have a great racing season and think snow!!

All the best,

Thom Norton
WMRT Head Coach