Racing

There are many options for those looking to improve their racing skills--or compete on the slopes!  Scroll down for details...

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Learn to Race Program

BMBW offers its Learn to Race Program from 7pm-9pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Lessons for skiers are held all three nights at Boston Mills, and lessons for snowboarders are held on Wednesday nights only at Brandywine. In this weekly program you will learn the tools to improve your skiing and racing ability for any condition you encounter on the slopes.

Our staff promotes a “keep moving” environment with plenty of activities on it race hills. Come learn all the race aspects from start to finish, or just use our training course for pleasure. We try to accommodate all. The key to success in this program is communication so tell us what you want. If it is technical jargon you like we can go techie. If you like to use the K.I.S (keep it simple) method instead, well, so do we!

The important thing to remember is that ski racing and snowboard racing are individual sports. We do have some group activities throughout the evening, but most of your race experience will be on an individualized basis. The intensity of this program is set by the participant.

Racing creates a new challenge on our trails, so safety is of the utmost importance. Snow conditions will dictate clinic activities. Please attend with properly adjusted and tuned equipment, and understand that you must attend the session for which you sign up each week. There are no makeup sessions if a program participant is unable to attend a regularly scheduled class, but if BMBW must cancel then a makeup session will be added onto the end of the program accordingly.

Race Program 08/09	Open House*	Regular
One Night per Week	$135	$160
Two Nights per Week	$210	$235
Three Nights per Week	$285	$310

*Open House will be held Oct. 17, 18 & 19 at Boston Mills. No telephone or mail orders accepted for Open House prices. On site and online purchasing available that weekend only for Open House pricing. No exceptions.

All participants must sign up for the Learn to Race Program by 12/15/08.

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Monday Night Race League

Looking for some competition and a whole lot of fun? Gather some friends, family, or co-workers (male or female) of any ability level, form a 3-5 member team, and compete in the Race Series at Brandywine!

This 5 week series consists of a different event each week on Shredder. Race for your Team’s “Bragging Rights,” as the fastest racer of the night earns the title of Pacesetter for the evening. Nightly prize raffle sponsored by Buckeye Sports Center in the Last Lift Lounge.

Participants must be at least 21 yrs old. Team check-in 5:45pm – 6:45pm at the Race office located in Rental building. Race starts at 7pm. Series begins 1/12/09. Team registration fee is $85.00. Teams must be signed up by 1/5/09.

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One Day Race Clinics

BMBW offers several one day clinics for the advanced intermediate to expert skier/boarder who would like to experience what racing is all about or for those who just can’t get enough training. All clinics take place at Boston Mills weather permitting on Croyle Race hill. The clinics emphasize Giant Slalom & Slalom techniques and tactics. Group activities will start the clinic, separating individually as the clinic progress.

(Dates, times, and costs will be posted here by 11/1/08.)

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Buckeye Sports Challenge

Think you're pretty fast? Prove it on Sunday afternoons during the Buckeye Sports Challenge in the Race Arena on Croyle. From 3pm-5pm the BMBW race staff will set the course and offer free timed runs. Take as many runs as you like and compare times with Mom or Dad. Do you have sibling rivalry? Work it out on the course! Can’t get enough gate bashing? You know the answer is right here at Boston Mills. All monetary contributions will be donated to Hope on the Slopes.

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PowerAde Challenge

Come join the fun at this year’s PowerAde Challenge scheduled for February 22nd at Boston Mills on Croyle Race hill. This one run Slalom, one run Giant Slalom combined time event has brought out the competitive nature of many BMBW guest as it quickly approaches its 20th year!

The PowerAde Challenge is open to skiers of all ages with male & female categories. Awards for the top 3 in each group and a prize raffle for all race participants will be given after the race. Registration fee is $10.00. As with all BMBW events, all participants must have a valid lift ticket. Watch for more information as the season progresses.

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St. Patrick’s Duals

Mark your calendar for this year’s Leprechaun event: March 14, 2009. Try your “Luck of the Irish” in the 2 run Giant Slalom dual qualifier, with the fastest 8 on each course advancing to the elimination rounds. Open to all ages, men & women combined. Fun awards given to the top 4 in each group. Entry fee is $10.00. All participants must have a valid lift ticket. Check the BMBW event calendar for updates.

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