Gould Academy Competition Program
Next Level Competition
Sunday River is proud to partner with Gould Academy, a private college preparatory school located just 6 miles away in Bethel, to offer the premier ski and snowboard competition programs in the Northeast.
The Gould Academy Competition Program (GACP) is designed for advanced skiers and snowboarders ages 8 to 19, and future stars ages 6 to 7 with a desire to improve their ability and compete in alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, or ski cross. This is a season-long program that runs on weekends and holidays, focused on teaching young athletes the skills to compete in their chosen discipline. GACP combines the resources of Gould Academy and Sunday River to offer a high level of instruction with experienced coaches and low coach-to-athlete ratios complemented by the terrain and support of the ski resort, including dedicated training space. In 2020, GACP took a giant leap forward with the addition of the Alera Group Competition Lift, a T-Bar next to the training venue on Locke Mountain, which allows athletes to spend more time on snow and make the most of their training opportunities.
For athletes who want to pursue ski or snowboard competitions further, Gould Academy incorporates full-time competition programs into their overall school curriculum to offer an unmatched opportunity for student-athletes.
What to Expect
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Program SchedulePrograms run every weekend and holiday period beginning mid-November through the last weekend in March. Season pass or lift tickets are required and not included with lessons. Please purchase separately.
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Typical DayA typical training day begins at 8:30AM from the Barker Base Area and ends at 12:30PM
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Training ScheduleGenerally, a training day will include a break to warm up and use the restroom.
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Competition ScheduleSchedules vary by age and competition level, but include multiple events at Sunday River and some travel to other Maine mountains.
Healthy Competition
The Gould Academy Competition Program is designed to build and support a love for skiing, snowboarding, and competition while creating an environment that helps kids grow into self-motivated, confident, and respectful athletes who support each other.
This season, the Future Stars program will require an application. Please contact Deb Costello at costellod@gouldacademy.org for more information.
2023-24 Details & Pricing
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GACP Competition Program Daily Schedule:
- 8:15-8:30 AM - Athletes meet coaches at designated drop-off locations.
- 8:30 AM - Training begins for all disciplines.
- 12:30 PM - Training ends for all disciplines.
2023-24 GACP Competition Program Training Schedule:
Date Day of Week Development November 25-26 Saturday-Sunday Training December 2-3 Saturday-Sunday Training December 9-10 Saturday-Sunday Training December 16-17 Saturday-Sunday Training December 27-31 Wednesday-Sunday Training January 6-7 Saturday-Sunday Training January 13-15 Saturday-Sunday Training January 20-21 Saturday-Sunday Training January 27-28 Saturday-Sunday Training February 3-4 Saturday-Sunday Training February 10-11 Saturday-Sunday Training February 17-20 Saturday-Tuesday Training February 22-25 Thursday-Sunday Training February 28-March 1 Wednesday-Friday NH Training March 2-3 Saturday-Sunday Training March 9-10 Saturday-Sunday Training March 16-17 Saturday-Sunday Training March 23-24 Saturday-Sunday Training March 30-31 Saturday-Sunday Training -
Parent Meetings:
Date Time Group Saturday, December 2 9-9:45 AM All New GACP Parents Saturday, December 2 10-10:45 AM Freestyle Parents Saturday, December 2 11-11:45 AM Future Star/U10 Parents Sunday, December 3 9-9:45 AM Alpine U12/14 Parents Sunday, December 3 10-10:45 AM Alpine U16/19 Parents
2023-24 GACP Pricing | |
Alpine | $2,144 |
Freestyle | $2,144 |
Snowboard | $2,144 |
Ski Cross | $2,144 |
Future Stars | $2,144 | Apply Now |
Sunday River Ski & Snowboard Club
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