Gould Academy adds ski cross program

By Published On: May 12th, 2021Comments Off on Gould Academy adds ski cross program

With well-established programs in alpine, nordic, freestyle, freeride, freeski, ski patrol, snowboard, and snowboard cross, Gould’s addition of ski cross to their on snow competition program is a logical step for the school, where close to 90 percent of students participate in on-snow sports. Ski cross is a growing segment of the sport, and there was great interest among Gould athletes and coaches, according to the academy.

“Gould is the only private school with an on snow program this comprehensive and this broad,” says Head of School Tao Smith. “The addition of ski cross further establishes our school as a leader in the snow sports world.”

The ski cross, or SX, program will support Gould athletes competing at the USASA and FIS levels. Ski cross incorporates terrain features traditionally found in freestyle, as courses include big-air jumps and high-banked turns. What sets ski cross apart from other alpine skiing disciplines is that there is more than one skier racing down the course. Current Alpine coach Bruce Johnston, who has worked at Gould since 2013 will head the program. 

“Adding a dedicated coach at this level will be a game-changer,” adds Smith, “in our ability to prepare the next generation of ski cross athletes for competition at a regional, national, and international level. It’s thanks in large part to our unique partnership with Sunday River.”

Release courtesy of Gould Academy.

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