Welcome Back for Another Ski Racing Season with SRT!

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Interested in Learning More? Here's a Brief
Introduction to Wijara & Sundown Race Team

• First off, if you're interested in joining SRT, send an email to srteamcoordinator@gmail.com.
   
• The SRT Club, a parent's run club, provides kids with introduction opportunity to Alpine Ski Racing.

• Our coaches pick-up where Sundown's Learn to Ski Program ends. The team's objective is to teach advanced skiing to children and teens thru alpine ski racing & coaching. 

• SRT is one of 8+ teams competing in Wijara, Wisconsin Illinios/Iowa Alpine Junior Racing Association, boasting teams from Wisconsin, Illinios, Iowa, all the way South to Hidden Valley, in Saint Louis, Missouri. The Wijara League consists of eight other teams: Chestnut Mountain, Tyrol Basin, Cascade Mountain, Snowstar, Hidden Valley, Blackhawk, Four Lakes, and Wilmot.

• Each season Wijara schedules four weekend events: two in January and two in February. Weekend races typically have upwards of 550 racers. The races are held at Sundown, Chestnut, Cascade, and Tyrol Basin.
   
• SRT sends eight coaches to every Wijara race.  As the second largest team in the league, with 95+ athletes competing,
   
• Our coaching staff ensures that the team is well organized and supported throughout each race day.  Coaching staff are on hand to provide guidance and strategy thru out each race day, helping racers and parents with course inspection, communicate start times, calm competition nerves at the start, monitor the finish area, and assist with questions or timing issues. A parent or guardian must attend the race, collaborating with their children on lift tickets, food, free skiing in between race runs, schedules, transportation, and lodging needs. 
   
• Wijara Competitions: On Saturday, teams compete in one day of Giant Slalom (GS), and one day of Slalom (SL) on Sundays. The weekend events are fun outdoor competition opportunities for kids and parents alike. In addition to ski racing, the weekend races are a chance to enjoy winter, make new friends, watch the kids compete, and enjoy a carnival like atmosphere.  
   
• To learn more about Wijara Race Weekends click here.
   
• If you still have questions about SRT, Wijara, or Ski Racing checkout our FAQ page by clicking here.
   
• To learn more about practice policies, including storm and cold weather policies, please read our Practice Page.

• In order to register for 2025 you must Login or Create a New User ID & Password.

• 2025 Online Checkout, ONLY via Venmo's send money!

• PLEASE! Enter ALL of your children who're joining into ONE Registration Packet. 

• If you're new to the Sundown Race Team follow the second set of instructions.

Option 1: Returning SRT Racer(s) Only

To renew your SRT & Wijara Memberships you will need to...

1. Create a SRT Online site user name and password for this site, New User ID & Password *Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder for automated emails from SRT Online.
    
2. Make sure you have the right bib number(s)
   Lookup bib numbers
    
3. Next, Register for the SRT, Open a New Registration Packet, (clicking on the button below will open a new window):
   Read First, to successfully complete the Registration Packet you will need...
   • Venmo account.
   • Child's DoB & Prior Year Bib Number
   • Emergency Contact(s) (Info for a Second Parent, Guardian, or Other)
   • Volunteer for two jobs, 1 for the home race, 1 away race assignment. If you have questions regarding volunteering please read Parent Volunteer Page under Team Resources.
     
     Note, clicking on the button will open a new window.
     2025 Registration Packet
4. Finally, Register with Wijara at www.wijara.org 
    

Option 2: New Racer(s) or Transfers from another Wijara Team 

Before you start filling out a Registration Packet, send email to Team Tracker: srteamcoordinator@gmail.com Include in the email.

Please include:

• Parent or Guardian Contact Information
• Child's Information
• Name
• DoB
• Gender
• Information about Skiing Experience, including:
• Do they have a Sundown Season Pass?
• Do they have their own ski equipment?
• Are they able to safely ski a black diamond trail in control? &
• Can they load and ride Sundown Mountain's quad chairlift by themselves?

After you hear back from the team tracker, with your child's bib number you may continue to register. 

1. Send an email to srteamcoordinator@gmail.com.
    
2. Next, create a SRT Online user name and password for this site, New User ID & Password *Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder for automated emails from SRT Online. 
    
3. Next, Register for the SRT, Open a New Registration Packet,
   
   Read First, to complete the Registration Packet you will need...
   • New Bib Number, from SRT Tracker.
   • If you are new to Wijara select "New" under Wijara Status field.
   • Transfering Racers? If you've previously raced in Wijara for another team, please enter your old bib number, and select "Transfer" under Wijara Status field.
   • Venmo Account.
   • Gather Second Parent, Guardian, or Emergency Contact info, you can enter as many as you'd like.

   • Parents must volunteer for two jobs: 1 for the SRT Home Race, 1 at a Wijara Away Race.
     If you have questions regarding volunteering please read Parent Volunteer Page under Team Resources.
     
     Note, clicking on the button will open a new window.
     2025 Registration Packet

4. After joining SRT and receiving a bib number from the SRT Tracker you will be able to register with the race league, Wijara.  https://www.wijara.org

Junior Coaching Spots Open for 2024/2025

Senior SRT Athletes may apply to become a Junior Coach.  To apply you'll need to login to SRT Online and fill out the SRT Coach Application, located under the Home button, Click Here.

Junior coaches receive the following benefits...

• Learn about the ski industry & coaching Alpine Ski Racing!
• Job Experience --  Build your resume!
• Hourly Wages!
• Sundown Season Pass!
• Function as the SRT Team Captian at Wijara Races!

The Sundown Race Team is a non-profit club linked to Sundown Mtn Ski Resort, in Dubuque, Iowa. The team primarily trains and hosts races on Andrew's and the Snow Devil trail, to the left side of Sundown's terrain park.

Coaching Opportunities  

If you're a former ski racer either from SRT or another team, and interested in coaching please contact SRT.  You can access SRT Online by signing up for an account.

Full-Time Coaches Receive...

• A Sundown Season Pass
• Expense Reimbursement
• Hourly Wage

To apply create an SRT Online account, login, then Click Here to apply.

About SRT Coaching Staff  

SRT Coaches are some of the most experienced coaches in the country.  To learn more about our coaching staff click here.

At Wijara races SRT Athletes have the benefit of experienced coaches located at the top of the race hill and in the finish area. Before racing starts SRT team members inspect the course with a coach or team captin. Coaches are on hand thru out the race day to help with the pre-race jitters, talk race strategy, and make sure issues are mitigated.

 About SRT Online  

Site Contents:

• Practice times and updates
• Race schedule and information
• Team events and updates
• Member forum
• Volunteer opportunities
• Ski racing tutorials and FAQs
• Media library for race results, videos, and team photos

Anybody who was or is part of the Midwest ski community is welcome to apply for an account.

 New User ID & Password * 
If you already have an account, but forgot your password click here. *
*Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder for automated emails from SRT Online.