You Oughta Know – Athletes
’24-25 Registration Opens Oct. 1 (for Returning Members)
Fall has arrived and the ’24-25 DCWST season is right around the corner! Registration for the coming season opened for returning members on Oct. 1, 2024. Registration for all others will open on Oct. 15, 2024. Spaces are limited and have filled quickly in the past, so be sure to act fast! Go to https://www.dcwst.org/join/ …
Read More’24-25 PARA State Level Events Set
The annual PARA Spring Meeting was held virtually on Sat., May 11 during which dates and locations for the 24-25 season state level events were established as follows: PA Cup 1 and 2 = Jan 25 – 26 at Seven Springs PA Cup 3, 4, and 5 = Jan 31 – Feb 2 at Blue…
Read MoreAllen Twins Named 23 – 24 Savage Squirrels
Long time DCWST alpine team members, and twin sisters, Maddie Allen and Katie Allen were recently named the 2023 – 2024 Savage Squirrel Awardees. It was the first time the DCWST recognized two females as the recipients of the coveted honor. This Savage Squirrel Award, named after a combination of the race hill (Squirrel Cage)…
Read MoreSeven DCWST Snowboarders Qualify for 2024 USASA Nationals
DCWST snowboarders have wrapped their regular season of competition in the Appalachian Region of USASA and a seven of our riders have qualified to compete at the 2024 USASA Nationals. Riders and the the disciplines they qualified in are as follows: Sydney Scott – Rail Jam and Slopestyle Avery Badalian – Rail Jam and Slopestyle…
Read MoreDCWST Athletes Participate in Highly Competitive PA State Championship Races
This last weekend saw select DCWST under 12 (U12) and under 14 (U14) racers travel to the Pennsylvania Alpine Region Association finals. Racers are invited to the two-day competitions based on season performance and compete against the best racers in the state. U12 racers met at Round Top ski area with Oscar Pearlman recognized for…
Read MoreDCWST Qualifies 12 for PARA State Championships
Yesterday marked the end of the USSS racing “regular season” for DCWST’s U14 and under athletes. Now that the dust has settled, DCWST is proud to have 12 athletes who have earned a spot in their respective PARA State Championship events. Great racing by all and congratulations to everyone listed below for earning a spot…
Read More23-24 DCWST Cup Standings Now Available
The competition season has begun, and the chase for the DCWST Cup is now underway for our alpine team members! Click here to see the most up-to-date DCWST Cup standings For those unfamiliar with the DCWST Cup or the larger DCWST Performance Recognition Program, you can read about it by clicking here. Ski fast and…
Read MoreATTENTION!!! Official Team Calendar Has Moved to TeamSnap
In order to streamline our processes for all, DCWST has shifted our official calendar/group schedules into the TeamSnap platform. Members and their families will now find all practices, races, competitions, and all of the necessary details associated with those events in TeamSnap. We will no longer use the Google Calendar that was the historical place…
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 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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