October 26, 2025

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VARA - ELITEAM

Dig Deep Training Day

at the

Stratton Mtn School Campus

VARA - ELITEAM Dryland Camp
 Returns to SMS!

ELITEAM is again partnering with VARA and returninging to the Stratton Mtn School Campus this Fall for a fun, challenging and informative dryland ski clinic that will motivate your young ski racers to push their limits! 

ELITEAM’s program will teach athletes exercises that will help prepare them for the racing season. The athletes will learn fun and innovative dryland techniques that they can do with their coaches or on their own during the pre-season. They will also learn how a focus on sports psychology can help them not only train more effectively, but SKI FASTER. 

This ELITEAM clinic will focus on ski specific exercises that will give young racers the tools to perform better from start to finish. Working on agility, coordination, footwork and rhythm will result in faster feet and better balance. A focus on strength and anaerobic capacity will pay off at the end of races. Finally, Olympian Doug Lewis will talk with the kids about how Mental Focus and Nutrition will translate into more confidence and better control on race day. 

At the end of the clinic, Olympians Lewis and Julia Ford will share their inspirational stories and tips with the athletes, parents and coaches.

Don’t miss this special event!

Dates: Sunday, Oct 26, 2025

Ages: 7-17 years-old

Location: SMS Campus

Fee: $45/athlete

Information & Registration LINK

Schedule:

8:30-9 Registration

9:00  Welcome speech 

9:10 Warm-up, Circuits, Agility 

11:30  Lunch 

12:30  Sports Psych Talk 

1:00  Agility, Obstacles Courses 

3:30  Olympians Speech to Athletes/Parents/Coaches

 4:00  End Program

RAIN OR SHINE and bring appropriate gear!

Check out Doug and Shannon Bahrke's new venture !

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PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

 It's time to commit to the whole athlete, not only the ski racer.

There will be an in-person Youth Mental Health First Aid certification program at the VARA/ELITEAM Dig Deep Conditioning Day.

While the kids are working on their physical conditioning, parents have the opportunity to learn how to provide mental health support by attending the youth Mental Health First Aid Certification.

Sunday, October 26th - 9AM-3PM

[RSVP HERE]

There is no fee for this course, as it is covered through grant funding secured by instructor Karen Cerreira.

The course involves 2 hours of self-paced pre-work, plus an in-person instructor-led session from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join the whole athlete momentum and sign up today.

The minimum number of students to run the class is 10; the maximum is 30 per class.

Deadline for sign-ups: October 20th