Grant Information
The HMRF strongly believes in spending its money on the needs of member athletes and their education, as well as furthering their coach's education.
Financial aid depends upon athlete membership and qualifying events. Qualifying for higher levels of competition merits more support. Grant amounts depend upon the number of athletes requests against available funds. The Foundation will tally athlete requests and divide available funds equitably among athletes seeking assistance. One must be a member of the Foundation to be eligible for grant monies.
Grant applications may be acquired by clicking the link on the left of this screen or by emailing sberwick@huntermtn.com.
Grants applications and issuances are received and processed by the HMRF Treasurer.
All member athletes are eligible for financial assistance for entry fees beyond the local competition venue and toward other educational and competition venues. Entry fee reimbursement will be reviewed by the grant committee upon receipt of a Entry Fee Application for the following events:
Alpine:
USSA Events beyond qualifier series:
Trophy Series
Empire State Games
Eastern Championships
* Nationals
USSA Junior Olympics
FIS Junior Worlds
Freestyle skiing: (Moguls, Dual Moguls, Inverted Aerials, TPA)
USSA Events beyond qualifier series:
B's Regional Championships
A's & B's Divisional Championships
National qualifiers
* National Junior Championships
* National Championships
USSA Junior Olympics
FIS Junior World
Freeride: (Slopestyle, Big Air, Half Pipe, Skier Cross, Jibbing)
USSA Events beyond qualifier series:
* USASA National Championships
Pro Open
X Game Qualifier
Snowboard: (Alpine racing, Freestyle)
USSA Events beyond qualifier series:
USSA Alpine Championships
USSA Freestyle Championships
USSA Snowboard Finals
Snowboard: (Alpine racing, Freestyle)
USASA Events beyond qualifier series:
* USASA National Championships
Pro Open
X Game Qualifier
Additional funding, on need basis, will also be considered upon application.
Flat grants are given to athletes that compete at the following levels:
FIS Nor Am, World Cup/Europa Cup, World Championships, Olympics, Gravity Games, X Games.
Grant amounts are voted upon by the Board based on funds available.
Deadline for grant requests: May 15. Applications are available through the link to the left of this page and from sberwick@huntermtn.com
Expenses beyond entry fees may be applied for and reviewed by the Board. Decisions will be made based on monies available, athlete's merit and need.
Grant applications asking over $500 are reviewed by the Hunter Mountain Racing Foundation Board of Directors. Lesser amounts will be determined by the Grant Committee.
Grants will be awarded after the competitors complete the corresponding race series, camp, etc.
Grants for camps will be awarded based on monies available and merit. Camp grant amounts will be voted on by the Board of Directors
* It is the policy of HMRF to not consider grants for children under the age of 11 due to intense competitive pressures and the likelihood of athlete burnout. Athletes over the age of 30 will not receive grants as the Board feels that the HMRF is in place to support developing athletes.
Letters From Our Athletes
July 2009
Dear HMRF,
I wanted to thank you for all the support you gave me last season. With your help, I was able to go all the way to Can Am Championship. This was my last season as a J4 but I was able to win RVW Council title for 2 years, win NY State Championship (both GS and SL), 4th in Future Stars, and at Can-Am, I got 2nd in GS and 3rd in SL. I fell a bit in both GS and SL but was able to got up quick and finish my run. 1st place on my first run at Can-Am GS gave me a confidence for the future. I know I have to train harder and practice more next season as I move up to J3s but I believe I can do it.
I also wanted to thank everyone at Hunter Mountain for giving me everything I need to train for the competition. I know I am not the best behaved kid around but I promise I will do my best.
Looking forward to skiing at Hunter soon!
Kazui Kusumi
November 2008
Everyone at HMRF,
I am on my way back up to school. I would like to personally thank all of you for the grant to help cover my athletic expenses. It is extremely helpful and greatly reduces the stress that I would go through to figure out a way to raise the money on my own. This grant has helped me focus less on the finances and much more on physical training. I hope that I can represent all of you and the mountain through my success at Plymouth. I hope you all had an excellent Thanksgiving. And once again thank you all.
Sincerely
Tyler Bailey
July 2008
Dear Hunter Mountain Race Foundation,
Thank you so much for awarding the Shnider family members such substantial athletic grants. The Foundation's generosity is a tremendous help in facilitating our achievements and in allowing us to pursue our freestyle skiing goals. We appreciate the the support you provide for us as well as for all the Hunter athletes.
Adam, Zach, Derek and Laurel Shnider
July 2008
Dear Scott and other Members of the Foundation,
I'd like to thank you for your kindness throughout the years. Hunter is still one of my favorite places, not just because of the skiing, but the people as well. I continue to enjoy coming back whenever I am available to give my time and to talk to the many people I've become acquainted with.
Still to this day I call Hunter my home mountain and will continue to do so throughout the future. I know I chose to go the college route this past year, but I'm still striving to do the best in my skiing endeavors while can. I greatly appreciate your very generous offer and will continue to represent Hunter Mountain in the best possible way!
Thanks always!
VAL KECHIAN
August 5, 2007
Dear Suzy Motzkin, HMRF President and the HMRF Board of Directors
This summer I was invited to attend the USSA Elite Performance Conference in Park City, UT. This conference brought together the U.S.S.T World Cup Staff, Sports Science Staff, Education Staff and 50 of the top coaches in the country. I am very proud to be among these few dedicated individuals.
Though the conference was directed to alpine ski racing, much of the messages and methodologies can be applied to our Competition Team Program. I will be providing each of our staff with a cd-rom of the information and video provided by USSA.
The conference allowed me to reconnect with coaches from other programs, the USST and the Sports Science Department. It also confirmed what I know as a coach and opened my mind to new ideas to be a better leader.
Thank you for your continued support and the support of our program.
Sincerely,
Jim Catalano
Hunter Mountain Race Director / Head Coach
