High School Nordic Team
The Quarry Road Ski Club’s High School Team supports athletes of all levels to develop their ski skills and build fitness in a fun team environment. The High School Team has year round and seasonal training opportunities, as well as routine training camps and competition trips. This team is open to 9th - 12th graders, as well as recent graduates looking to continue training and racing. More details on all of our 2023-24 program offerings below.
Program fees do not include Quarry Road Trails season passes, which are required for all skiers ages 7 and up. Purchase your season passes here.
Financial Aid: Waterville residents are eligible for financial assistance for the winter 23/24 season through the Waterville Parks and Recreation Department’s Scholarship Fund. Please complete this application and return to the Waterville Parks and Recreation Office (6 Wentworth Ct, Waterville, ME 04901). Scholarship and financial assistance opportunities are limited, so please apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and all applications are due by Dec. 1.
High School Team Coach: Jeff Tucker
For more information, contact skiclub@quarryroad.org
SUMMER TRAINING '23
The summer training option is for athletes who are looking for structured coaching and training to help develop their fitness and technique. Summer training begins mid-June and runs until school begins in August / September.
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Summer dryland training to prepare for the winter competition season. Practices include rollerskiing, running, biking, strength, technique work, and more. Summer training for 2023 goes from 6/20 - 9/1. Training locations and practices vary. 2-5 session per week. Most practices at 9:00am Tuesday-Friday. Note: Summer training is included for athletes that sign up for the Eastern Cup Program.
Program Cost $300
*Prior skiing and rollerskiing experience recommended but not required. Introductory rollerski lessons will be offered.
QRSC High School Nordic Team '23 - '24
The QRSC High School Team season has two registration options: winter training and racing with the Local Winter Program, and year-round training and racing with the Eastern Cup Program. Both options are part of the same team, and have all the same practice sessions, but focus on different competitions. The Local Winter Program focuses on helping athletes develop their fundamental ski skills and train to compete at local and Maine state races. The Eastern Cup Program helps athletes reach the next level of the sport and compete in regional races, as well as national level ski races, through year-round training and coaching. The training year begins at the end of the school year in June and runs until the last ski competitions in late-March.
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The Local Winter Program is for high school skiers of all ability levels looking to develop their skills and build fitness in a fun team environment. Athletes in this program focus on local races and have the opportunity to try to qualify for the Maine state team for the New England U16 and Eastern High School Championships. Prior skiing experience is recommended, but dedicated beginners are welcome. Training sessions are Tuesdays - Fridays at 3:30pm, from the first week of December until late-March.
Program Cost $450
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Year-round training and coaching with the Eastern Cup Program is for dedicated skiers training to compete at the state and regional level. Athletes in this program focus on NENSA’s Eastern Cup Series and other championship races. This program includes full race support at all Eastern Cup Races, customized training plans, technique review sessions, and individual meetings. Skiers in this program are expected to keep an up to date training log. Skiers are required to have a NENSA and USSS license. Summer training begins at the conclusion of the school year in June, with 2-5 weekly practice sessions offered until the start of school in the fall. Fall training sessions will be 2-3 times per week. Winter training sessions are 5 days per week, Tuesdays - Fridays at 3:30pm and Saturday’s at 9:00am when we’re not attending a weekend race. There may be some exceptions to this schedule.
Program Cost $1200