Competition Race Program

Our Competition Race Program is alpine race training for advanced U14, High School and College racers. This program is not intended for racers planning to compete in a full schedule of CR3 or FIS events.

• Thursdays | 6:30 - 8:30pm
• Saturdays | 9 - 11am & Noon - 2pm
• Sundays | 9 - 11am

Detailed training schedules for the 2026/27 Season will be available in November 2026.

U14 and Younger athletes can compete in area Club Races, including:

• ASA Invitational - Schuss Mountain
• Nordica Winter Rally - Nubs Nob
• Volkl Cup - The Highlands

*Additional registration fees are associated with each race

Alpine racing for this group offers a wide range of pathways to success. While Team Boyne emphasizes quality over quantity, each athlete sets their own goals and season plan.

Many racers compete at the high school level, focusing on select USSS Regional Races, while others may pursue the FIS series. Our coaches work closely with each athlete to help define the pathway that’s right for them.

Parent volunteers make racing possible. The most successful programs thrive on family involvement, and Team Boyne encourages all families to pitch in—we’ll help you get started.

Weekend races can’t happen without you. Gatekeepers, starters, referees, jury members, announcers, and course crews are all needed. Every team is expected to provide volunteers to keep the races running smoothly.

All athletes should have required equipment purchased, tuned, and binding-checked by mid-November.

All of this gear can be purchased used. Our team is here to help make this sport accessible and affordable — and fellow Team Boyne race families are an excellent resource for gently used gear.

• Required: Snow jacket & pants, FIS-approved helmet with hard ear guards, goggles, slalom skis, GS skis, poles
• Recommended: Chin guard, shin guards, pole guards, mouth guard
• Permitted: Race suit, back protector

More information coming Late Summer/Fall 2026. We are working to establish a financial assistance pathway in the near future.

• US Alpine Ski Racing offers a nationwide network of competitive opportunities for racers of all ages. The country is divided into three geographic regions: West, Rocky/Central, and Eastern.
• The USSS Central Division is part of the Rocky/Central Region and is further divided into three local regions.
• Team Boyne competes within the CR3 Division, which covers the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan east of Route 77, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
• Learn more at region3cussa.org (https://www.region3cussa.org)

The USSS CR3 Race schedule can be found here: Calendar

Competing in CR3 races requires an annual USSA membership and a registration fee for each individual race.

A Team Boyne coach will represent our athletes at select local CR3 races at no additional charge. For regional and national events, coach travel can be cost-prohibitive depending on attendance numbers — our staff works with families individually to find the right solution for each athlete.