NYSEF U18/FIS Program
The NYSEF FIS program is a premier alpine ski racing program based at Whiteface Mountain New York. Designed for aspiring competitive skiers, the program focuses on developing athletes to compete at the FIS (International Ski Federation) level. The NYSEF FIS program provides a comprehensive training environment that encompasses both on-snow and off-snow activities.
Athletes receive expert coaching from experienced professionals who guide them through specialized training sessions tailored to enhance their technical skills, racing techniques, and physical conditioning. The program aims to foster a competitive mindset, discipline, and a strong work ethic among participants.
In addition to skill development, our program emphasizes academic and personal growth. Athletes are encouraged to maintain a balance between their athletic pursuits and their education. The program supports their academic progress by providing flexible scheduling and resources to accommodate their training commitments.
Athletes in the FIS program have access to world-class training facilities and compete in regional, national, and international competitions. They receive guidance and support in navigating the competitive ski circuit, including race preparation, equipment selection, and race strategy.
The NYSEF FIS program has a strong track record of producing successful skiers who have gone on to represent their countries in major skiing events, including the Olympics and World Championships. The program's alumni have achieved remarkable results, showcasing the effectiveness of NYSEF's training methodology.
Overall, the NYSEF FIS program offers dedicated young skiers a comprehensive and competitive platform to develop their skills, pursue their passion for skiing, and achieve their athletic goals at the FIS level.
Equipment Recommendations:
The goal of all your setups is to be neutral, flat, and comfortable to allow a base for athletic movement. Your setup should be complimentary to your body type and allow for your natural structure to drive the ski. Posting up, gas pedaling or artificially creating a bite with excessive canting or lifting is unsafe and causes the ski to respond unpredictably. Additionally, any excessive canting will cause the inverse effect on your opposite edge.
Additional equipment recommendations:
- Binding/Lifter Stack Height: 50mm Max
- Binding Lifter Ramp Angles: The toe piece should sit 1-3 mm lower than the heel
- Ski Base Bevel: .5
- Ski Side Bevel: DH, SG, GS = 3 degrees, SL = 4 degrees
- Daily Training Wax: Roll BP 88 or Toko Base Performance. Please use a wax roller or spray when possible.
- Race Wax: Swix TS/TSB line or Toko High Performance. Spray for Slalom.
- Boot Lifters and Cants: 3-4mm Lifters with the boot sole planed flat. Canting should only be prescribed by your coach and never more than .5 - 1 degree.
Athletes must have all safety equipment including FIS legal helmets, speed suits, back protectors, mouth guards and chin bars, cut-proof clothing, and event-specific protection such as slalom guards.
FIS athletes are recommended to have two pairs of GS and SL skis as well as one SG and DH ski. Skiers should have one pair of new boots seasonally. The structural integrity of boots and skis lasts about 100 days before they become damp and less responsive. Please order appropriately from your preferred manufacturer rep as soon as possible. There are speed skis available for rent on a short and long-term basis for athletes who do not have the ability to procure their own.
NYSEF FIS Coaches
