The Sparta Ski Team captured the spotlight at the 2025 NJISRA Year-End Coaches Banquet last week. Head Coach Rod Calafati was recognized for the fourth year with the prestigious "Ski Coach of the Year" award. Furthermore, the Boys' and Girls' Ski Teams were celebrated for their exemplary conduct, earning the title of "Outstanding Sportsmanship."
Read MoreWelcome to the Sparta High School Alpine Racing Ski Team
2025 WINNERS:
SMALL PUBLIC SCHOOL CHAMPIONS - Girls Varsity
JV STATE CHAMPIONS - Girls 3rd Place
SPORTSMANSHIP - Boys & Girls Teams
NJ COACH OF THE YEAR - Rod Calafati (4 Years In A Row)
STATES BOYS: 6
Varsity Boys: 38 Win - 3 Loss
92.7% Win Percentage | Ranked 2nd
STATES GIRLS: 5
Varsity Girls: 30 Win - 3 Loss
90.9% Win Percentage | Ranked 3rd
1st Day Of Practice - Countdown Clock
THE COACH'S CORNER
Posted 9/05/25
Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year!
I hope you all enjoyed a fantastic summer and are feeling refreshed and ready to dive into the new academic journey ahead.
The Sparta Ski Team is now accepting registrations! Don’t miss your chance to join and secure your spot on the team roster.
📅 Interest Meeting
Thursday, October 14 at 6:00 PM
Sparta High School Auditorium
Come learn what it’s like to be part of the Sparta Ski Team. You’ll get answers to all your questions and hear about both the Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity & JV Ski Teams. If you love skiing, even if you’ve never raced before, this is your opportunity to get involved and be part of an awesome sports team.
All students and parents are welcome. No prior racing experience is required.
👉 For more details, visit: Sparta Ski Team Interest Meeting
📧 RSVP or ask questions: coach@SpartaSki.com
📅 Mandatory Team Launch Meeting
Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM
Sparta High School Auditorium
This meeting is required for both racers and parents. We’ll cover all the important details about the upcoming race season, including:
- Team schedule
- Policies and expectations
- Fees and registration
- Equipment requirements
👉 More information: Ski Team Launch Meeting
🎿 Race Gear Prep
It’s time to get your race gear ready!
Ski Barn of Wayne will be hosting its Annual Race Night on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 5–8 PM. Take advantage of special race-night pricing offered exclusively for racers.
If you have questions about race gear, please reach out—I’m happy to help. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to get into a workout routine and spend some time skiing at Big Snow to stay sharp.
It’s going to be another awesome season. See you soon!
"Don't Just Ski. RACE!"
Coach Calafati
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A way to challenge yourself, push limits & share incredible experiences with your classmates.
Recent Blog Posts:
Ryan & Pat medal at ROC! Ryan Grycuk finished 8th in slalom and 9th in Giant Slalom, while Pat Fitzsimmons took 9th in slalom. Ryan was named NJ 1st Team All-State, Pat was named 2nd Team All-State, and Finn Kowalski 3rd Team All-State.
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This season has been amazing! Our girls rocked it at States, securing 5th place overall and the title of Small Public School Champion. And our Sparta Varsity Boys finished strong in 6th place! Our JV Girls also nailed it with a podium finish at JV State Championships! Bravo Spartans!
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