TRAINING FACILITIES

THE RONNIE BERLACK CENTER (RBC)

The RBC is Burke Mountain Academy's state-of-the-art indoor training facility, earning and maintaining recognition as a U.S. Ski Team High Performance Center in 2019.

Aligned with BMA's commitment to athletic preparation, the facility boasts over 6,000 square feet of turf field and 4,700 square feet of rubberized training area, facilitating specialized training in strength, conditioning, and physical literacy tailored for adolescents.

Equipped with state of the art training equipment, the space ensures that BMA's athletes have access to the best environment to maximize their athletic potential.

In a strategic partnership with the USSA, BMA has established high-performance programming in strength & conditioning, sports psychology, sports medicine, nutrition, athletic movement, injury rehabilitation, coaching development, wellness, and research, encompassing the latest advancements in sport science, to optimize off-snow training in the facility.

The facility's expansive space allows the entire student body to work out collectively, fostering school spirit and enhancing training time efficiency.

The building is named in honor of Ronnie Berlack '12, an accomplished student-athlete who graduated from BMA in 2012. Ronnie earned a spot on the U.S. Ski Team development squad in the spring of 2013 and was officially named to the team in the spring of 2014. Tragically, Ronnie lost his life in an avalanche in Soelden, Austria, on January 5, 2015.

BMA has unique protected rights to our training hill, Warren's Way, on Burke Mountain. Equipped with a dedicated high-speed T-Bar and the ability to consistently provide a world-class surface, our venue is well known as the best in the East and one of the top places to train in the country.

BMA EUROPEAN TRAINING BASE: STERZING, ITALY

In the heart of Italy's historic Südtirol region, BMA's European Training Base in Sterzing represents a commitment to world-class athlete development. This strategic location serves as a gateway to premier racing venues across Austria and Italy, featuring three local Wipptal ski resorts that offer exceptional training terrain.

The Sterzing base provides year-round access to diverse Alpine training conditions for FIS, U16, and ETEAM athletes, while fostering cultural immersion in Europe's ski racing heartland. Through partnerships with HTI Industries and local ski facilities, and supported by Chasing Greatness: The Campaign to Win from Within.

The Sterzing base complements Burke Mountain and the Ronnie Berlack Center (RBC), strengthening BMA's position as a leader in ski racing development.