The Mt. Ashland Racing Association (MARA) MARA Full Brochure  MARA Masters Brochure MARA Alpine Brochure      *INTRO SKI PROGRAM* MARA offers first time MARA participants ages 6 to 12* a shortened season with minimum club commitments as an opportunity to “take a look” at the MARA experience.  The season is shortened to only six weeks, with final day participation in the Keiser Cup Giant Slalom event (race fees are not included).  Give the MARA club a try.  We know you’ll have a ball!  *Participants must be able to load and unload the chairlift without assistance and link their turns. *FREESTYLE PROGRAM* MARA also offers an Alpine Freestyle Experience.  The program emphasizes the development of strong fundamental ski skills as well as slopestyle and air techniques.  Athletes aged 10 to 14 will grow as skiers and competitors.  Competition for freestyle skiers is not required or expected, however participation in local freestyle competititons will be strongly encouraged. *SNOWBOARD PROGRAM* MARA also offers a complete snowboard experience for 10 to 14 year old athletes.  The program will emphasize free riding fundamentals, slope style skills and air.  Athletes will develop the skills necessary to compete in this ever growing sport. As much as possible, class groups of six to eight athletes are formed with similar ages and skill levels.  The common goal is to continue snowboarding development and prepare for a lifetime of enjoyment. *MIGHTY MIGHTS PROGRAM* This program is a fun and exciting season-long program for 6 to 12 year olds.  It offers an opportunity to improve skiing and racing skills, while enjoying the company of peers.  We offer a one-day Saturday program for 6 to 12 year olds to develop fundamental ski skills and a two-day Saturday and Sunday option for 9 to 12 year olds to further develop racing skills. Race competition at this level is encouraged but not required. As much as possible, class groups of six to eight athletes are formed with similar ages and skill levels.  The common goal is to continue skill development and prepare for a lifetime of ski enjoyment.    *JUNIOR PROGRAM* Our Junior Program is designed to offer advanced skills development and focused race training in packages that meet the unique needs of our athletes 13 and older.  We offer a one-day Saturday or Sunday option and a two-day Saturday and Sunday program. Individual needs and goals are assessed to develop the right training program for each skier.   Athletes competing in MARA hosted events, high school programs and those competing in USSA/FIS sanctioned events are welcome.  The program also includes emphasis on free skiing, mental and physical conditioning, equipment preparation, video analysis, and overall race preparedness. *FULL TIME PROGRAM* Our USSA/PNSA full time program focuses on the highest possible athletic standards and is geared toward Junior Olympic qualification and regional FIS racing series.  Full time athletes have access to all MARA training sessions and local ski camps.  The program is for participants ages 13 and up who have past racing experience, current USSA license, and the recommendation of the head coach. *ADULT MASTERS SKIING PROGRAM* On selected Fridays and Sundays, MARA will be offering instruction for intermediate to advanced skiers and racers. So, for timid adult skiers to recreational racers MARA will have a program for you. Whether you are looking to simply increase your confidence, hone your overall skiing skills or improve your recreational ski racing abilities, the MARA coaching staff will be ready to help.