Raise your skiing to new heights! Ski powder and hard pack with style and confidence! Ski longer and feel less tired with contemporary technique! Or just have fun and ski with experienced, certified coaches.

"Continuous improvement in skiing ability plus ongoing development of friendship is the treasure of Skillfuls."
 Pete F.

Program Description
SKILLFULS is a great season long coaching program for adult members of the Club. SKILLFULS is designed for all skier levels, from the aspiring intermediate with the desire to improve, to the advanced skier needing only a bit of fine tuning. Join us even if you haven't skied for a while or need a little encouragement to get back on the boards. SKILLFULS is the perfect way to get back into the sport.

The classes blend solid, technical instruction provided by our PSIA and USSA trained coaches, with miles and miles of free skiing on all types of terrain. SKILLFULS focuses on sound fundamentals for contemporary dynamic skiing. Best of all, the coaching is tailored to your specific needs. Here? It's just a few of the benefits SKILLFULS provides:

• Improves your skiing while having fun in a relaxed social group.
• Ski with the same pro all season in small, results oriented classes
• Broad range of class levels from aspiring intermediate to expert.
• Flexibility to change coaches as your skill improves.
• Discover new and different terrain and conditions.
• Cost effective lessons with PSIA and USSA certified professionals.

• Make new friends with fellow Ski Club members

Class Structure
All classes are conducted as a mountain style class, seeking a balance of both technical and free skiing.

• Eleven mountain style classes,
• Three hours each with 7 to 9 skiers/class
• All classes start at 9:30 a.m. at the KSC

"It's hard to think of anything that could possibly improve skiing, but Skillfuls does it. I love Skillfuls because it constantly pushes me. And, with the high quality of instruction, I am always improving." Mark L.

"I get friendship and fun out of Skillfuls along with being encouraged to try trails I most likely would not do on my own... I'm also proud that I have pushed to face my fears and go for it." Cindy H.

Schedule for the 2012/2013 Season
The schedule is arranged to get you on snow early and often, and avoid as many black out days as possible. And don't worry about missing an occasional class.
You"re encouraged to work with your coach and group to fine tune your particular groups schedule.

Dec 8 Ski free intro to Skillfuls

Dec 15 #1
Dec 22 OFF
Dec 29 #2 Black-out
Jan 5 #3
Jan 12 OFF
Jan 19 #4 Black-out
Jan 26 #5
Feb 2 OFF
Feb 9 #6
Feb 16 #7
Feb 23 OFF Black-out
March 2 #8
March 9 #9
March 16 #10

Recreational Racing
Never been in the gates? Try it for some fun! For those who want to get in the gates, a race course will be set up during one session for the members of SKILLFULS. The SKILLFULS coaches will set the course and provide racing tips.

Barbecues & Parties for SKILLFULS Participants
As a member of SKILLFULS, we have a cookout at the Club especially for you, plus our traditional end-of-year party at a local pub on the mountain.

"I've had so much fun skiing with all of you these past few years, and I would say that the camaraderie out on the slopes is what keeps me coming back. I started sking "later" in life also, and have taken many different lessons over the years, but never felt a desire to continue on with any particular coach or group...until Skillfuls!!!" Jeannette D.

Videotape
Each coach will videotape their class at strategic points during the year and analyze the tape in the Club Video Center. A great way to see your progress. After all, you are the only person who hasn't seen you ski.

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available to all SKILLFULS members of any ability at a small additional cost. Contact Gordy about dates and times.

How do I Start? It couldn't be easier. You sign up for SKILLFULS on the Club Membership Form and complete a Release Form. This can be done on you original membership application, or you can amend your membership form to include SKILLFULS if you have submitted it already. Either way, it's simple.

Contact  Gordy directly for more information.

How Much Is It? The season long program including the eleven sessions and all other benefits is $250. The cost of a 11/2 hour private lesson is $40.

Coaches' Bios
The SKILLFULS coaches are all accomplished, passionate ski teachers, with many years of coaching experience. All are PSIA certified with great skiing credentials, and most with the highest level of PSIA certification attainable. Best of all, they are all fellow members at the Club. Following is a brief snippet of each coach.

Program Coordinator & Coach
Gordy Brewster heads up the SKILLFULS program. He mixes clear, easily understood technical exercises for an all-mountain learning experience. Gordy has been a coach for Skillfuls since the beginning of the program.

PSIA Certification Level III

(617) 520-9431 - Days; (978) 526-4395 -  Nights
(617) 233-6746 - Cell; gbrewster@smma.com

Doug Paulding brings abundant energy to a "follow me" approach. He pushes the boundaries of high speed skiing, carving, bumps and jumps, on the most difficult terrain on the mountain.

Bernadette Nelson works with each individual's strengths to help master bumps, steeps and woods. Join her group if you comfortably ski parallel on all terrains and are looking to be more daring.

PSIA Certification Level III

Nancy McGrath leads her group of open track parallel skiers to more dynamic, advanced skiing through sound technical exercises. Join her if you want to have fun, gain new skills and more confidence.

Sandy Deitch focuses on race style carving and bump skiing. She provides strong technical, individualized, and insightful instruction on all terrain in varied snow conditions. Her group covers lots of mileage at a fast pace.

George Spangler blends dynamic free skiing with advanced contemporary movements and individualized feedback to elevate skiers to a higher skill level. Enjoy mountain experiences; attain your goals and strength confidence in all terrain and conditions.

Bryan Hopkins is a long time race coach in the Killington Competition Program and brings his many years of race coaching experience to SKILLFULS. He offers fast skiing, carving and drills for efficient and dynamic turns on all terrain.