The James Madison Ski and Snowboard Racing Team is an intercollegiate team of racers who share a passion for speed, snow, and good times! The team is made up of Men's and Women's Ski and Snowboard Teams, all training, traveling, and competing as a cohesive club. Both men's and women's skiing compete in the technical alpine racing disciplines of Slalom and Giant Slalom (GS). The snowboard teams com
pete in GS, boarder-cross, and occasionally compete in slope style competitions. For both skiing and snowboarding the top five men and women comprise our A Teams. Additionally, our B Teams are comprised of 5 additional men and women who are selected weekly to allow all of the team members the chance to experience a race. Participation in fundraisers, community service, and attendance at practice will be taken into consideration when choosing the B team. The team competes as part of the Southeastern Conference of the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA). Practices and home races take place at Bryce Ski Resort, about a 30 minute drive from campus. Our practices take place under the guidance of a very knowledgeable coach, Ryan Locher, who is a former USCSA "All American" athlete. The team practices Tuesdays and Wednesdays, slalom one day, giant slalom the next; switching from week to week in case a racer cannot make practice one day of the week. Dues for the 2010/11 season are $80. This covers coaching fees, USCSA membership, and housing at away races. Additional fundraising is constantly needed to help offset many of the other expenses of running a competitive snowsport team. The team also participates in a variety of community service activities during the pre and post seasons. Past activities have included organizing Relay for Life teams, fundraising for the United Way, and volunteering at local community outreach events.