U14/U16 Weekend Race Program

This opportunity is for 6th-8th grade skiers who are passionate about ski racing and who desire a more focused training regimen. The program also includes Friday Race Clinic, plus a 4th program day on weekends this winter. This additional day (either Saturday or Sunday each week, depending on race schedules) will include over-distance training on land (roller skiing, running, hiking), on snow (skiing!), and some extra race opportunities (community racing and/or Eastern Cup).  Families will be responsible for transportation to practice and races, and any additional trail passes & race fees.

Program Details

  • Prior Experience: Program is open to 7th & 8th grade skiers who participated in the summer and/or fall program. Other interested 7th & 8th graders must have a conversation with the U14/16 Coach to discuss participation prior to registration. In order to participate in the Weekend Race Program, skiers must also register for the 5-8 DEVO program AND Friday Race Clinic (FRC).
  • Grades: 7th & 8th
  • Technique: Classic & Skate
  • Equipment: 2 separate pairs of skis (waxable classic & skate skis)
  • Practice Schedule: Saturday or Sunday, typically mornings. Day and time will vary. Schedule will be emailed to parents each week.
  • Location: Variable
  • Program Fee: $210 additional to the BKL 5-8 DEVO and FRC fees (Scholarships available)

Our Team

Hilary McNamee

Nordic Head Coach

Hilary hails from the most Northern reaches of Maine, where winter lasts nearly all year. Hilary began coaching with Ford Sayre in 2011, during her undergrad years at Dartmouth and later worked for four seasons as the Dartmouth Ski Team Assistant. She has a background in biathlon and attended five World Junior Championships representing USA. In her role as Ford Sayre Nordic Head Coach, she oversees all Nordic programming in addition to being the head coach for the Junior Nordic Team (JNT), Ford Sayre’s high school racing program. Her other passion in life is growing and arranging flowers. Hilary can be reached at: hilary@fordsayre.org

Courtney Marchetti

Grade 3-8 Program Head

Courtney is a lifelong alpine and backcountry skier who discovered the joy of xc skiing, along with her two children and husband, ten years ago while living in southern Vermont. She has since become an enthusiastic volunteer and supporter of BKL programming in numerous youth programs throughout New England. When not outside seeking out adventures with her family and friends, she runs a child psychiatry practice in White River Junction. Email Courtney at BKL@fordsayre.org.

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U14/U16 Weekend Race Clinic Lead Coach

Bio coming soon.