You Oughta Know – Athletes
Congrats to the 2023 PARA State Championship Qualfiers
Congrats to all of the athletes below who have qualified for PARA State Championships in their respective age groups. We look forward to following along as they represent DCWST at the state level. At the U12 level, qualifiers are Troy Bray, Oscar Pearlman and William Over. At the U14 level, qualifiers are Alexandra Hester, Isla…
Read MoreDCWST Athletes Keep Piling Up the Awards
In snowboarding, head coach, Mike Rosenberger brought three DCWST snowboarders to a Massanutten (VA) competition the weekend of Febuary 4-5. Gage Schwinabart finished 1st in Slopestyle and Rail Jam. Bayden Copley finished 3rd in Rail Jam and Faith Montgomery (a first year DCWST snowboarder) finished 4th in Rail Jam in the girls division. The snowboarding…
Read MoreLocal DCWST Athletes Make the Podium in Several Regional Ski Competitions
The local ski racing season is well on its way and local athletes have had top finishes in several races. Last Sunday, January 29th, DCWST hosted over 140 racers from Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia ranging in age from 7 to 20. The event, sponsored by Taylor Made, was a giant slalom format with the…
Read MoreParent Meeting – Races, Equipment, Misc
DCWST recently held meetings to support parents and athletes as we move toward our competitive season. Below are links to recordings of the meetings and the presentation information. Please reach out to the team if you have questions or concerns. U14 and Under Meeting U16 and Up Meeting Presentation Slides
Read More22-23 Registration Open Now
The DCWST will start accepting member registrations for the 22-23 winter season at 6:00am on Oct.1, 2022. Registration will continue through Dec. 1, 2022. Please note that roster spots on our Alpine Team and Snowboard Team are limited, demand is high, and registration for those teams will automatically close prior to Dec. 1 if the…
Read MorePreseason Training – Get Your Body Ready to Rip!
The season is rapidly approaching and it is time to get back into shape. Check out these videos for some dryland workout ideas to get your body ready to rip! How to Get in Shape for Ski Season in 7 Moves 30 Minute Ski Conditioning Workout
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 21-22 PARA State Championship Qualifiers
Congratulations to all of our State Championship Qualifiers! Qualified for U14 States (held at Seven Springs) – Donavan Kumpfmiller, Timmy Brands, Brice Roche, Chase Desjardin, and Warren Hilbert-Graham. Qualified for U12 States (held at Rountop) – Atlee Edwards, Miya Lippuner, Ava Anderson, Trent Bray, Asher Eckel and Troy Bray. At U12 States, Asher skied to…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 21-22 Savage Squirrels
This year’s Awardees are Bayden Copley and Nikki O’Donnell. Congratulations! Past Recipients Include: 2020-2021: Maraid Johnson and Walter Brands 2019-2020: Emma Lynch and Marcus Schmidt 2018-2019: Sydney Willig and Demetri Engel 2017-2018: Jaclyn Yoder and Casey Fuller 2016-2017: Jaclyn Jacobs and Jack Phelps 2015-2016: Gregory Morris and Lexi Orenstein 2014-2015: John Yoder and Lizzie Kinnard…
Read MorePlaque for Savage Squirrel Awardees Donated to the DCWST
2022 Savage Squirrel Nikki O’Donnell holds the newly dedicated plaque.For 16 years the DCWST has selected athletes to receive the Savage Squirrel Award. The award, our most prestigious, is given to one female and one male who most embody the DCWST ethos of sportsmanship, positive attitude, athletic achievement, and an overall love of the sport.…
Read MoreResearch Says Young Athletes Need More Than Just Practice To Succeed
However, many athletes never quite cross the 10,000 hour finish line, and have used the scapegoat reason, “I just didn’t have enough time to commit to the sport.”
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