VISION

The vision of VARA is to keep ski racing 1st in Vermont and Vermont ski racers 1st in the world.

MISSION

To support VARA's Vision by creating programs that are athletically and educationally based, which will facilitate the development of Vermont skiers into world-class medalists and life long enthusiasts of the sport.

VARA Goals

Lifestyle - To recognize skiing as a life-long sport and to promote ski racing as a healthy, fun and constructive life-style.

Competition - To create and maintain a clear path that assists VARA athletes in reaching their highest level of age-based competition.

Community - To promote a strong alpine racing community through communication, education and innovation.

Scholarship -To provide scholarship opportunities for VARA athletes through fundraising and promotional events.

Our programs include but are not limited to:
Vermont Celebration of Ski Racing Gala
VARA Golf Classic
Over 100 event race schedule for all age groups
State Championship events for all age groups

Coaches and Alpine Officials Educational programs
24,000 - 30,000 in Financial Assistance including Merit scholarships and direct athlete aid for Vermont/VARA member ski racers

Merit Scholarships: $6000
Ginny Hunt Scholarship, George Tormey Scholarship, Betty Clayton Scholarship, Mickey Cochran Scholarship, Collegiate Skier, Leadership Award, Shelley Glover Scholarship