CAMPS and CHAMPS - You are invited!
The U.S. Team performance camps are for pilots of all levels from beginning cross county to more advanced competition level. We include special camps specifically for Junior pilots under age 25. These camps are typically taught be US team members and include a mix of dual training flights, group discussions, flight analysis and one-on-one instruction. Want more to learn more? See past team camp reports from clicking the Camp Report link below.
2008 Team Camps
Organization & Location	Date	Pilots	Entry Status	Download
2008 USA Team Mini Camp Sugarbush, Vermont	June 15-21	All	Open	See details below
2007 Team Camps
Organization & Location	Date	Pilots	Entry Status	Download
2007 USA Team Camp Perry South Carolina	April 7-13	All	Completed	Camp Report (PDF)
2007 USA Team Camp Warner Springs, California	May 7-11	All	Open	Announcement (PDF)
2007 USA Team Camp Harris Hill, New York	Aug 20-25	All	Open	Camp Report (PDF)
2006 Team Camps
Organization & Location	Date	Pilots	Entry Status	Download (PDF)
2006 Western USA Team Camp Warner Springs California	April 23rd April 24-28	All	Completed	Camp Report
2005 Team Camps
Organization & Location	Date	Pilots	Entry Status	Download (PDF)
2005 USA Team & Arizona Soaring Association Intro to X-C Weekend, Phoenix, AZ	March 4-6	All	Completed	Camp Report
2005 USA Team & Philadelphia Glider Council Cross Country Course, PGC, PA	May 31 - June 4	All	Completed	Camp Report
2005 USA Team - Junior Camp Moriarty, NM	June 13-16	Junior	Completed	Camp Report
2005 USA Team & Harris Hill - Junior Camp, Harris Hill, NY	July 6-9	Junior	Completed	Entry Link
2004 Team Camps
2004 Sugarbush, VT	June 15-26 2004	All	Completed	Camp Report
2004 Moriarty, NM	July 11-16 2004	Junior	Completed	Camp Report

US Team mini-camp at Region 1 Championships

Come one, come all to the beautiful Mad River Valley where, from June 15-21 we’ll host the Region 1 Championships at the fabled Sugarbush Airport, home of so many great contests. We’ll soar the Green Mountains of Vermont (and maybe even the Whites of New Hampshire), enjoy the great restaurants and hospitality of the Sugarbush area as well as the camaraderie of fellow soaring types from the Northeast. We plan to race in 15 Meter, Standard, and Sports Class, and this will be a no-water contest.

Local pilot Doug Jacobs, former National and World Champion will be the Contest Director, supported by Gilly Smith as Contest Manager and Dave Ellis as scorer. The team at Sugarbush is highly experienced and the facilities are excellent, so you can expect a flawless operation. As a very popular ski destination in winter, Sugarbush abounds with plentiful and cheap summer condo and motel options.

See the Sugarbush video on YouTube. 

As an added attraction for those less experienced pilots, or for those who want to make the week a learning experience, Doug (and perhaps other US Team members) will conduct morning seminars for all who are interested in the finer points of cross-country and racing.Envisioned is an hour presentation prior to the pilot’s meeting on Climbing, Running, Final Glides, Contest and Task Strategy, and more. If we have a no-contest day, we can continue with morning or afternoon sessions. These lectures have been given at the many US Team Cross Country/Racing camps around the country sponsored by the US Team Committee, and have proven to be very valuable to mid and low time pilots trying to improve their skills. After flying, whoever is interested can also bring their flight logs to a debriefing discussion of what went right and wrong with their day, led by Doug, possibly with a spot of refreshment (BYOB, please). There is no charge for these activities so come on up and take advantage of this terrific opportunity.

To sign up for the contest, check the Sugarbush Soaring web site. If the on-line registration process is not yet up, just download the Pilot Registration form from the SSA website. Click on “here” in the lower paragraph, fill it out and send it along with a $100 check to Contest Manager Gilly Smith, 4520 Stella Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327. For questions, Gilly can be reached at NOSPAM GSRABBIT@aol.com or 404 255-7734. Look forward to seeing you up there!