THUNDERBOLT RACING

The Thunderbolt Racing program offers a large variety of fun options for all levels of ski racers at the Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort in Holly, Michigan and at the Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort in Clarkston, Michigan.

RACE LEAGUE RESULTS

ALL RESULTS | SUNDAY SERIES | MT HOLLY RACE LEAGUE | PINE KNOB RACE LEAGUE

2021 Junior Development Program

What is Junior Development? This is a term commonly used in the racing industry to describe youth programs that are designed to take developing skiers to greater levels. Participants receive instruction on racing, moguls, and working on steeper terrain according to their individual skill level. Some programs travel but we do not. We keep it affordable and fun by keeping things close to home. Students demonstrate their skills by competing in the Sunday Race Series.

This six-week Junior Development racing program will begin the second week of January and you can choose Mt. Holly or Pine Knob. This is our base level of commitment for skiers of all abilities and race experience. It is intended for ages 6 through middle school - Grades K - 8. Our popular program includes all Sunday Morning Race Series and participants receive a Thunderbolt T-shirt.

This program begins on January 6, January 7, or January 9 depending on your registration preferences:

MT. HOLLY OPTIONS
6 sessions / once per week $375
12 sessions / twice per week $4575

PINE KNOB OPTIONS
6 sessions / once per week $375
12 sessions / twice per week $475
18 sessions / three times week $575

Our successful and most popular program will remain the same plus all Sunday Morning Race Series are included in the price along with a Thunderbolt neck gaitor.

Racers will be grouped by age, ski ability and race experience. We will work on free skiing drills each week for 45 minutes and then be in the gates using gate drills and full courses. We will start with Giant Slalom (larger turns) on week one and alternate between slalom (short turns) and giant slalom.

Picture of two youth dressed in ski gear, outside enjoying skiing.

2020 Holiday Camps

Join one of our popular Holiday Race Camps in late December. Choose the Thunderbolt Race Camp designed to give both competitive and recreational ski racers early season gate training and coaching. Or try the Beginner Terrain Park Camp to begin learning how to use Pine Knob's awesome terrain parks. Race camp takes place December 27, 2020 - December 31, 2020 and the cost is $475.00. Watch our website and social media for updates beginning in the late autumn and to reserve your spot. It's all about FUN!

Stay tuned for updates regarding the upcoming 2020/2021 season!

Saturday Night Slalom Series at Pine Knob

Compete in the 2020 Saturday Race Series Saturday Evenings at Pine Knob

Join us for the Saturday Night Slalom Series - a three series race held at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort.

18 and Older Skiers and Snowboarders
Full Slalom Course, World Cup Point Series, Straight Time
Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. and races begin at 7:00 p.m.
$60 per Racer
Prizes and giveaways at the end of the year party (date to be announced)
Saturday Night Slalom T-Shirt included

Pine Knob Saturday Race Series Slalom dates

January 16, 2021
January 30, 2021
February 13, 2021

Sunday Morning Race Series

Picture of a ski racer skiing down the race course at Pine Knob Ski Resort.

For seven weeks alpine skiers will gather to race . This is our popular Sunday Morning Series where athletes can race in their own age group for single races as well as collect season long “World Cup” points. Weekly prizes and medals are awarded to athletes of all ages.

Weekly prizes and medals are awarded to athletes of all ages. The first gathering occurs at Pine Knob and then will alternate with Mt. Holly for a total of seven races.

Races this year will be expanded to include easy slalom races and a combo if conditions permit. Races begin January 12, 2020 with races alternating between two locations, Pine Knob and Mt. Holly. Registration begins at 9 am and Race starts at 10 am.

*Included with all race programs or $15 per race

The Sunday Race Series runs for seven weeks beginning at Pine Knob and alternating with Mt. Holly for seven total races. This year we will be adding easy slalom races and a combi if conditions permit.

2021 Schedule:
Race #1 ... 1-10-2021 ...Mt. Holly
Race #2 ... 1-17-2021 ... Pine Knob
Race #3 ... 1-24-2021 ... Mt. Holly
Race #4 ... 1-31-2021 ... Pine Knob
Race #5 ... 2-7-2021 ... Mt. Holly
Race #6 ... 2-14-2021 ... Pine Knob
Race #7 ... 2-21-2021 ... Mt. Holly (Season Championships)

*Included with all race programs or $15 per race. (discounted lift tickets available)

Registration starts at 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. at the Ski School desk
Racing starts at 10:00 a.m.

2020 RACING BROCHURE

New Belgium Adult Race Leagues at
Mt. Holly and Pine Knob

The New Belgium Race League will be holding races on Monday Evenings at Mt. Holly, starting January 6, 2020 and Tuesday Evenings at Pine Knob, starting January 12, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Weekly race parties, prizes, and season end Awards Nights included. Join in on the fun at one or both resorts. Race leagues are for all abilities and racers save on lift tickets when they purchase the seven week program.

MT HOLLY RACE LEAGUE BROCHURE 2020

PINE KNOB RACE LEAGUE BROCHURE 2020

Monday Night Pine Knob Slalom Sisters

Our Monday night slalom-only race program for women runs for six weeks .
Details for 2021 to be announced.

ALL RACERS - PLEASE NOTE:
Helmet and goggles are mandatory.
Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard.
Hand, shin, forearm, and spine guards recommended.