The ski racing parent's handbook Pub Share

Ski racing is not the easiest of sports to get into as a family. It is very competitive, expensive, time consuming and requires a lot of dedication. It is also a great way to spend the winter as a family. Here's a guide into ski racing, for parents new to ski racing. From selecting equipment and finding a good coach and ski tuning ideas to understanding how coaches put sessions together and how racing courses are set.

Topics:

• Intro to ski racing
• Select ski racing equipment
• Ski Tuning for Racers
• Choosing Ski Wax - regular racing system
• What does it take to be a great ski racer
• Four areas of ski race training
• Elements of ski race coaching⁺⁺
• Find a master coach
• Avoid too much gate time
• Basic mental skills for ski racing
• Some examples of racers at younger ages

Some more useful topics

• Great interview on the psychology of ski racing

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