Racing

Ski Racing at Swain

What’s more exciting than watching and competing in ski racing?  Swain offers great opportunities for experienced racers and those looking to get started in this exhilarating sport.

Kitt Cup

Push the edge of your envelope and lower your handicap! Four time Olympian and World Cup ski racer AJ Kitt started here at Swain, and we are thrilled that he continues to support Swain racing. Race in the ten-week series of races or just one event! Your progress will be charted throughout the season. Join us in the Shawmut Grille each week after the race to check your time, and for prizes and good cheer! The series is open to anyone!
Kitt Cup:  Every Friday Night Beginning January 12th, 5pm to 7:30pm
Cost: $120 for the season or $15 per event (excluding lift tickets)
Southern Tier Race League racers – we have a special deal for you – join any night’s race for only $10! That’s a major discount!
For more information about Kitt Cup, please contact Matt Randall at [email protected].

Swain Home Team

Arc’em or Park’em with the Swain Race Team! This is the place for the serious (or striving to be serious) racer with intermediate to advanced skiing ability who is looking for continuous improvement….and to shave seconds and tenths from their times.  Racers train two times per week and practice and race ONLY at Swain.
Practice Schedule:  Weekly Practice Schedule: Saturday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am – 12 pm & 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Practices run from early December through early March (snow permitting). 
Ages: Youth Racers Ages 8-18
Home Team Cost:  $500 for the first family member and $450 for each additional family member.
Includes:  This includes training/coaching and a locker in Swain Race Team room.  Any other fees would be additional.  A season pass is recommended for this program.
USSA membership (www.ussa.org), NYSSRA fees (www.nyssra.org), ski club dues, race fees, and lift tickets during racing or training are not included. 
For information on the Swain Home Team, please contact Matt Randall at [email protected].
skiing racer rounding a turn

Swain Travel Team

Arc’em or Park’em with the Swain Race Team! This is the place for the serious (or striving to be serious) racer with intermediate to advanced skiing ability who is looking for continuous improvement….and to shave seconds and tenths from their times.  Racers train two times per week and practice and race ONLY at Swain.
Practice Schedule:  Weekly Practice Schedule: Saturday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am – 12 pm & 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Practices run from early December through early March (snow permitting). 
Ages: Youth Racers Ages 8-18
Home Team Cost: $750 for the first family member and $700 for each additional family member.
Includes:  This includes training/coaching and a locker in Swain Race Team room.  Any other fees would be additional.  A season pass is recommended for this program.
USSA membership (www.ussa.org), NYSSRA fees (www.nyssra.org), ski club dues, race fees, and lift tickets during racing or training are not included. 
For information on the Swain Home Team, please contact Matt Randall at [email protected].