Southeastern Wisconsin Alpine Team Racing
Southeastern Wisconsin Alpine Team Racing
SWATeam Racing
"Sound ski racing techniques develop from a strong skiing foundation."
​Weclcome to S.W.A.Team Racing, one of the most successful club race team programs in the Midwest! Since 2001 S.W.A.Team Racing's programs have produced numerous League champions, State champions, Junior Olympians, USSS Central Team and Central Development Team athletes, National podiums, CAN-AM Team athletes, and USSCSA collegiate All-Americans.
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​​​Over the last 7 years, a SWAT athlete has won the overall WI individual State Title 6 times, including back-to-back wins by both a male and female athlete (Harry Melges & Aly Cunningham) – a historic first! In 2022, 2 of SWAT's female athletes placed 1st and 2nd overall as individuals at the WI State Meet, and then went on to do the same thing a couple weeks later at the Eastern Championships in New Hampshire (Monroe Melges & Elsie Kmecak)!​​
Our programs DO NOT OFFER "Learn to Ski or Ski Better" ski lessons. SWATeam coaches train proficient parallel skiers to compete in competitive ski racing. If your athletes skiing skills have out grown traditional ski school lessons and they are interested in recreational ski racing competitions, then you have come to the right site and may want to consider our programs.
SWATeam staff works very closely with all facets of Alpine Valley Ski Resort management to ensure that, while providing the athletes with all necessary training opportunities, the impact on the skiing and riding public is kept to a minimum. On training and race days, it is necessary to close a trail, or a portion of a trail to ensure the safety of the racers and the public. Alpine Valley has agreed to allow SWATeam to practice at their hill on designated days of the week.
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We have grown exponentially since our 20 athlete team in 2001. Currently we have roughly 20 coaches and 100 athletes with a waitlist for future seasons.
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Why a waitlist?
We have a 10:1 athlete/coach ratio per group and limited hill space, which means we are limited on the number of athletes we can have a season. This ensures every athlete gets the proper attention, coaching, and training time needed.
THANK YOU for visiting SWATeam Racing, Inc. We look forward to coaching your athletes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW MEMBER REQUESTS:
MARCH 6th, 2025 UPDATE.
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SWATeam's roster and waitlist are currently full for the 2025-2026.
Go to the "JOIN SWAT" PAGE for more information. We are able to open requests to new members and schedule the athletes in January and February 2026 for on-the-snow evaluations at Alpine Valley Resort. There may be a SWATEAM fee attached to the evaluation. Athletes will need to purchase a lift ticket for the evaluation or hold a current Alpine Valley Resort member pass. ​​
Our talented and experienced coaching staff is second to none in the Midwest. Their focus will be on developing well-rounded skills for skiers beyond the beginner stage, preparing them for the technical and physical demands of ski racing to the best of their ability in a safe and enjoyable recreational ski team environment, and encourage a love for the sport of skiing beyond their racing career.
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​​​SWATeam athlete Requirements
1. Participate in two (2) training sessions per week in January and February.
2. Ski Racing needs to be the only sport the athlete's will participate in during the winter season.
3. New member athletes are required to attend all training sessions their 1st year in our programs for the month of December. So please make sure your family does not have any vacations scheduled during the month before you apply. December is an expremely important month prior where athletes get the most gate training in the run up to the competition season starting in January, so attendance is required. We expect and will only accept athletes who can give a full commitment to our programs.
