Teambreck Sports Club (Breckenridge, Colorado)

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2008/2009 Program Information

In order to maintain the highest quality program(s), QSC does have a maximum number of athletes allowed per program and cannot accept membership applications in excess of our membership and program maximums. New members, please contact us for details. Thank you for your interest.

Devo Programs (6-12 years)

Age Class Programs (9-14 years)

Ability Program (15 years and older )

Masters Program

Freeride Program

Mogul Program (download Program Description PDF)

Devo Programs:

Quantum Devo, Ages 6- 12; The QSC Devo program provides an emphasis on alpine ski competition. It is expected that these athletes have been introduced to some of the skills required in ski racing and should feel very comfortable skiing blue runs. An athlete in this program can expect to compete in approximately four to five one day races in Summit County in the Summit Cup Series as well as additional one-day races on the road outside Summit County.
This program meets every Saturday beginning in December and goes through the third week in March. The cost for this program for the season is $820/$860. This fee includes coaching during training days and selected YSL competitions, additional winter training camps, entries to the Summit Cup race series and membership to the Quantum Sports Club. A part time program is also available interested in only attending only one half of the sessions for the season. The cost for this program is $650/$685 for the season. Please email quantumsportsclub@gmail.com Attention: Teresa De Silva Caveny for more information.
Quantum Devo Team, Ages 7 1/2 -12; This program is offered by invitation only for our most committed YSL athletes. $1320/$1385
Quantum Devo Freeride (7 years to 12), Intermediate skiers looking to break into the Freeride movement. Program meets 16 Saturdays: December 1- March 22. Fees $820/$860 Please email head coach Chris Hawks at HAWKSAIR @aol.com for more information or contact QSC administration.

Age Class Programs:

Weekend Age Class - This program is for the athlete who is between 9 and 14 years old by the end of the year and who wants to train two days a week. Athletes will be welcome to attend USSA events that QSC participates in and that you are qualified for. This program also offers select Friday evening sessions at Keystone. In addition, members are welcome to attend any training days that school is not in session. Different school districts may take different days off for holidays and vacations; however members can attend training when school is not in session. The cost for this program is $2050/$2155 for 13 & 14 year olds and $1750/$1840 for 9-12 year olds. This program begins October 1st and goes through March 31.
4-Day Age Class - This program is for the athlete who is between 11 and 14 years old by the end of the year and who would like to train two additional weekday afternoons and would like to pursue a higher level of ski racing. This program also offers select Friday evening sessions at Keystone. In addition, members are welcome to attend any training days that school is not in session. Different school districts may take different days off for holidays and vacations, however members can attend training when school is not in session. The cost for this program is $2450/$2575 and begins October 1 and goes through March 31.
Regardless of which program you enroll, you will need to be a member of USSA and a member of the Rocky Mountain Division (RMD). If you will be a J3 (13 or 14 years old on December 31) next season, you will need to pay $125 for a ‘Competitors License’ to USSA and an additional $25 to be a RMD member. If you are twelve or under on December 31 you only need a ‘Youth License’ for both USSA ($60) and RMD ($10). These fees will be paid by filing out a USSA registration form and sending one check to cover both USSA and RMD costs. If you were a member last season, you should be sent a new form for next season. If you need a USSA registration form you can call them at (435) 649-9090 or check the USSA website at http://internal.ussa.org/aps/public/MemberLookup.asp {QSC reserves the right to not allow athletes to register for programs that are not appropriate for the athlete based on age, ability or maturity level}

Ability Programs (15 and older)

Weekend Ability - This program is for the athlete who is 15 or older by the end of the year and who wants to train two days a week (usually the weekend days). Athletes are welcome to attend any USSA event that QSC participates in and that they are qualified for. In addition, members are welcome to attend any training days that school is not in session. Different school districts may take different days off for holidays and vacations, however members can attend training when your school is not in session. The cost for this program is $2200/$2310 and begins September 5 and goes through March 31.
Full Time Ability Program - This program is for the athlete who is in pursuit of a higher level of ski racing. This program gives athletes access to all QSC training sessions, however this does not necessarily mean that members will be attending every session on the hill or dryland training seven days a week. It does mean that members are welcome to work in a schedule that allows each to dedicate the time and energy necessary to reach their potential in ski racing. The cost for this program is $3100/$3255 and begins September 10 and goes through April 1.
Elite Ability Program - This program is for the athlete who is in pursuit of the highest level of ski racing. This program is for athletes that have reached the most elite levels of competition and require an uncompromised training and racing schedule. The cost for this program is $4000/$4200 and is a year around program. (Qualified athletes only) Regardless of which ability program you enroll, you will need to be a member of USSA and obtain a ‘competitors license’ for a cost of $125. In addition, you will need to be a member of the Rocky Mountain Division which costs $25. You pay both of these fees together by filing out a USSA membership registration form and paying both fees to USSA using one check. If you were a member last season, you should be sent a new form for next season. If you need a USSA registration form you can call them at (435) 649-9090 or check the USSA website at http://internal.ussa.org/aps/public/MemberLookup.asp{QSC reserves the right to not allow athletes to register for programs that are not appropriate for the athlete based on age, ability or maturity level}

Masters

Quantum Sports Club Masters is a training program designed for racers 21 years and over, who are looking for high quality training. The cost for this program is TBD. Please contact QSC if you have interest in participation.

Freeride

The goal of our program is to train athletes to become the next generation of professional skiers in a safe and controlled environment. With the growing participation in new school skiing, athletes need organized training to compete at the top level. Whether you are looking for X Games gold or just great all around skiing skills QSC Freeride is for you. The athletes will learn vital skills in all disciplines of New School skiing including terrain park, big mountain and moguls.

Devo freeride:

Saturday only

ages:                            7 to 12

Skill level:      intermediate

Objective:

            Teach young athletes to ski the whole mountain with ease. Utilizing freeride techniques to successfully navigate groomers, moguls, trees, powder, steeps and terrain parks. Fun all mountain skiing with the emphasis on skill development and progression. Our dedicated coaching staff are either PSIA or USSA certified instructors. This is the best all mountain skiing experience for young skiers.

Intro to Freeride:

Saturday only

ages:                            10 and above

skill level:       advanced intermediates

Objective:

            Introduce more advanced athletes to the extreme nature of freeride skiing. This program is not competition based. If your athlete needs a few more seasons to be prepared for contests then this program is for you. Emphasis on more advanced freeride techniques for even better navigation of everything the mountain has to offer. PSIA or USSA certified instructors. This program will inspire an athletes passion for skiing and make him or her a skier for life.

Freeride Elite: (Competition Freeride)

Saturday and contest days

ages:                            10 and above

Skill Level:     advanced

Objective:

            Competition based program to take your skiing to the next level. The highly acclaimed coaching staff teaches all aspects of competitive skiing including mental preparation, skill development and on course strategies. If you want to be the next X Games athlete then this is for you. USSA, USASA, open competitions and even big mountain events. We do it all.

Saturday and contest days

Full time Freeride:

3 days a week plus contests

Middle School and High School athletes early release.

Senior athletes

Please email head coach Chris Hawks at mailto:HAWKSAIR@aol.com for more information.

Mogul Program

(download Mogul Program Description PDF)

Quantum Winter Sports Club offers mogul programs for all levels and abilities of athletes from rookie skiers just learning to shred the bumps to FIS level competitors seeking the chance to represent their country across the globe. With venues at Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin and with camps abroad in Chile and Switzerland, Quantum offers the best on snow scenario anywhere. Quantum coaches are dedicated to providing the best support and knowledge to athletes and to helping them realize their vision, achieve their dreams, and fuel their passion for skiing.
Snow Training Sites:
Breckenridge: Home to World Cup competitions from '81 to '96 Breckenridge alone has 5 sites that have served as World Cup Mogul venues: American, Peerless, the fabled 'Mach 1', Solitude and Amen. These are the trails where Olympians Toby Dawson, Jeremy Bloom, Evan Dybvig and Alex Wilson cut their chops. Quantum trains primarily on Peerless, Mach 1 and Solitude.

Arapahoe Basin: The Basin offers some of the earliest and latest skiing in the nation, starting with openings in mid to late October and closings in June or even July. Quantum starts the year at the Basin with Early Season Training and some of the first access to snow in October and then extends the year to Spring Camps in May featuring top US Team talent. Again in '10, Arapahoe Basin is bidding to host one of only two US Nor-Am events.

Rippers: Development Moguls
Rippers/Development Mogul: Age 8-13

Dryalnd Training: Oct 17-Nov 19

Snow Training: Nov 21- March 31

Orientation: Nov 21

Rippers/Development The mountain is a big place and most of it isn't groomed. Rippers teaches kids to embrace challenge, expand their abilities, and have fun skiing the whole mountain. Coaches introduce skills, tactics and concepts for skiing, moguls, and jumping, as well as mountain safety and the competition environment. Dryland training focuses on trampoline basics and general conditioning. On snow sessions include drills for skills, freeskiing, mogul course training, and jumping sessions. Skiers learn to approach skiing as sport: goal setting, conditioning, nutrition and healthy approach to the competitive arena. Weekend Rippers (2 days, Sat & Sun) program offers young skiers the opportunity to carry over skills from one day to the next and make big advances.

Weekend RMD Competition Moguls
Weekend Competition Moguls: Age 13-18

Dryland Training Season: Sept 15 - Oct 31

Snow Season: Oct 24 - April 11

Orientation: October 24

Training includes Saturdays & Sundays and all school holidays, plus any additional training days at competitions.

Competition moguls programs focus on preparation and performance on the RMD tour. Coaches teach competitive skiers to approach skiing as sport: physical conditioning, nutrition, mental training, goal setting, skill development, competition strategy and performance evaluation. Competitive athletes create a vision for their skiing, embracing challenges and expanding their capacities. Training runs the gamut from basic drills to visualization techniques, attaining peak performance, performance analysis and competition strategy. Freeskiing and rat-packing also play a role in becoming a complete skier. Training and competition analysis rely heavily on video review. Athletes keep a training journal for physical and ski training (as well as for competition). Coaches meet with athletes to review, assess and revise goals & performance.

Camps and Additional Trainings: Competitive level skiers are strongly advised to take part in water ramp training, physical conditioning program, & Spring and Summer Camps.

Full Time Programs: High School, Middle School, FIS

Dryland Training Season: Sept 1 - Oct 31

Snow Season: Oct 24 - April 11

Orientation: October 24

Training includes Saturdays & Sundays and all school holidays, plus any additional training days at competitions. Dryland

Full time competition programs are geared for highly competitive athletes and offer complete training and competition support. Athletes and coaches work closely on long term and daily planning, execution, analysis and review. Full time athletes bear greater responsibility for course work and maintenance as well as leadership roles on the team.
Camps and additional trainings: Summer Camp, Fall Camp, Water Ramp training
(download Mogul Program Description PDF)