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Welcome back to another ski season!

Please remember these FIVE Tasks to get ready for 2025!

  1. Check Fit soon, so you have time to acquire new equipment, if necessary.

    • Have a Professional Check Binding Setting! 
      As kids grow their bindings need to be adjusted. This must be done by a Professional. Please do not ask a coach to do it.
      If you have questions about equipment or checking bindings, please visit Free Flight to speak with one of their qualified technicians.

       

    • Tune & Wax Skis, Please making sure edges are sharp! Early season snow, frequently is icy & slick. Sharp edges helps build confident ski racers.
       

    • U12 or U14 & Up Must aquire Protective Gear, (i.e. Shinguards, Forearm Guards, & Pole Guards. IMPORTANT: Pole guards are allowed only for SL. Racers are not allowed to use pole guards in GS for safety reasons).

      Where to find protective gear:

  2. Buy & Pick-up your Sundown Season Pass ASAP.  Please don't wait to get your season pass the night of first practice.
     

  3. Complete Sundown Race Team Registration. 

  4. Wijara Registration to be Opened Up, then register.

  5. Sign-up for Team Updates & Announcements: If you haven't already, join SRT Facebook Online.  All team announcements will be posted both here on the team's website and copied to our Facebook Page.


Finally, please keep in mind the more you ski the better you'll be! So get out there and enjoy the few months of skiing that we have access to here annually! 

Coach Mya


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Interested in Improving Your Child's Skiing Skills?
Here's a Brief Introduction to Wijara & Sundown Race Team

  • First off, if you're interested in joining SRT, all are welcome, send an email to srteamcoordinator@gmail.com.
     
  • SRT is a non-profit Club, a parent's run club, providing kids an opportunity to learn about Alpine Ski Racing. As the second largest team in the league (Wijara.org), with 95+ athletes competing, we count on parent involvement and support. 
  • Our coaches pick-up where Sundown's Learn to Ski Program ends. The team's objective is to teach kids advanced skiing skills thru repetition, strategy, and skills development. SRT host practices three times weekly; Tuesday and Thursday evening, and Saturday Mornings.

  • SRT is one of 8+ teams competing in Wijara, Wisconsin Illinios/Iowa Alpine Junior Racing Association, boasting teams from Wisconsin, Illinios, Iowa, all the way South to Hidden Valley, in Saint Louis, Missouri. The Wijara League consists of eight other teams: Chestnut Mountain, Tyrol Basin, Cascade Mountain, Snowstar, Hidden Valley, Blackhawk, Four Lakes, and Wilmot.

  • Each season Wijara schedules four weekend events: two in January and two in February. Weekend races typically have between 400 to 550 racers, run on two separate courses and trails. The races are held at Sundown, Chestnut, Cascade, (occasionally Devil's Head), and Tyrol Basin.
     
  • SRT sends eight coaches to every Wijara race.  Our coaching staff ensures that the team is well organized and supported throughout each race day.  Coaching staff are on hand to provide support, guidance, and strategy thru out each race day, helping racers and parents with course inspection, communicate start times, calming competition nerves at the start, monitoring finish area, and assist with questions or timing issues.
     
  • For minors, a parent or guardian must attend the race, supporting their children with lift tickets, food, free skiing in between race runs, coordinating schedules, transportation, and lodging needs. 
     
  • Wijara Competitions: On Saturday, teams compete in one day of Giant Slalom (GS), and one day of Slalom (SL) on Sundays, (a.k.a Sunday Slalom!). The weekend events are fun outdoor competition opportunities for kids and parents alike, providing all with the opportunity to get outside during the winter season. The weekend races are a chance to enjoy winter, make new friends, watch the kids compete, and join in a fun carnival like atmosphere.  
     
  • To learn more about Wijara Race Weekends click here.
     
  • Visit our FAQ page by clicking here.
     
  • To learn more about practice policies, including storm and cold weather policies, please read our Practice Page.

     

2025 Season Racer Registration 

Section I: Returning Racers

Section II: New Racers


Returning Racer Registration Banner
Are you returning for another year of racing?  Follow the instructions below!

 

 

 

 

  1. Login or Create a New User ID & Password.

  2. Venmo Only for Online Checkout, via Venmo's send money!

  3. PLEASE! Enter all of your children into ONE Registration Packet. Do not fill out individual packets for each child.

  4. Make sure you have the following before you start registration...

Click Here to Open a New Registration Packet

IMPORTANT: Each season we have a number of prior year racers with the wrong bib number.  
It really helps if parents take time to look up their bib numbers.  
Click Here to Lookup Last Years Bib Number Assignment 

 


First Time Members Instructions
If you are new to SRT, please read on below. Five minutes of reading will save you hours!


 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to SRT! 
When registering for the Sundown Ski Team, please note that we are separate from Sundown Mountain. We are a group of parents that operate a ski club for our children to learn advanced skiing skills thru learning to ski race.

To successfully register you must:

  1. Buy a Season Pass with Sundown Mountain;
  2. Contact the SRT Team Tracker;  
  3. Fill out a Racer(s) Registration Packet with SRT (Note, you'll have to pick out two parent volunteer jobs. If you are unfamiliar with the sport, don't worry we can work with you to get these assigned later).
  4. Register with WIJARA.

Follow the step-by-step instructions below. And, to learn more go ahead and register for a new account and login. We have lots of resources for new parents, including FAQ and introduction documentation.
See out on the hill soon!
Coach Mya

 

Step-by-Step Registration Instructions for New Families

Step1: Send email to Team Tracker: srteamcoordinator@gmail.com
Include the in the email...

    • Parent or Guardian Contact Information
    • Child's Information, include: Name, DoB, Gender, & Information about Skiing Experience...
    • Do they have a Sundown Season Pass?
    • Do they have their own ski equipment?
    • Are they able to safely ski a black diamond trail in control?
    • Can they load and ride Sundown Mountain's quad chairlift by themselves?

After you hear back from the team tracker, with your child's bib number you may continue to register with SRT and WIJARA.. ​​

Step 2: Next, if you haven't already, create a SRT Online user name and password for this site, New User ID & Password *Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder for automated emails from SRT Online. 

Step 3: Next, read the directions below to be prepared to fill-out the Racer(s) Registration Packet.

The Racer Registration Packets require a lot of data, you will need:

  • New Bib Number, from the SRT Tracker.
  • Venmo Account to Checkout Online, (or will need to bring a check to first practice).
  • If you are new to Wijara select "New" under Wijara Status field.
  • Are You Transfering Racers from another WIJARA Club? If you've previously raced in Wijara for another team, please enter your old bib number, and select "Transfer" under Wijara Status field.
  • Gather Second Parent, Guardian, or Emergency Contact info, you can enter as many as you'd like.
  • Volunteer Job Selection, ALL Parents must volunteer for two jobs annually: 1 for the SRT Home Race, 1 at a Wijara Away Race.
    If you have questions regarding volunteering please read Parent Volunteer Page under Team Resources.

 

Click Here to Open a New Registration Packet
 

Step 4: After joining SRT and receiving a bib number from the SRT Tracker you will be able to register with the race league, Wijara.  https://www.wijara.org

Congratulations -- You did it!!!  
See you out on the hill!!!
Coach Mya

 


    Become a Junior Coach!
    Interested in Coaching? Best place to start is as an SRT Junior Coach!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Junior Coaching Spots Open for 2024/2025

    Senior SRT Athletes may apply to become a Junior Coach.  To apply you'll need to login to SRT Online and fill out the SRT Coach Application, located under the Home button, Click Here.

    Junior coaches receive the following benefits...

    • Learn about the ski industry & coaching Alpine Ski Racing!
    • Job Experience --  Build your resume!
    • Hourly Wages!
    • Sundown Season Pass!
    • Function as the SRT Team Captian at Wijara Races!

    The Sundown Race Team is a non-profit club linked to Sundown Mtn Ski Resort, in Dubuque, Iowa. The team primarily trains and hosts races on Andrew's and the Snow Devil trail, to the left side of Sundown's terrain park.

    Coaching Opportunities  

    If you're a former ski racer either from SRT or another team, and interested in coaching please contact SRT.  You can access SRT Online by signing up for an account.

    Full-Time Coaches Receive...

    • A Sundown Season Pass
    • Expense Reimbursement
    • Hourly Wage

    To apply create an SRT Online account, login, then Click Here to apply.

    About SRT Coaching Staff  

    SRT Coaches are some of the most experienced coaches in the country.  To learn more about our coaching staff click here.

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    At Wijara races SRT Athletes have the benefit of experienced coaches located at the top of the race hill and in the finish area. Before racing starts SRT team members inspect the course with a coach or team captin. Coaches are on hand thru out the race day to help with the pre-race jitters, talk race strategy, and make sure issues are mitigated.

     About SRT Online  

    Site Contents:

    • Practice times and updates
    • Race schedule and information
    • Team events and updates
    • Volunteer Management & Opportunities
    • Ski racing tutorials and FAQs
    • Media library for race results, videos, and team photos

    Anybody who was or is part of the Midwest ski community is welcome to apply for an account.

     New User ID & Password * 
    If you already have an account, but forgot your password click here. *
    *Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder for automated emails from SRT Online.

     

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