Winter Blast Collegiate Retreat

ALL College Students


January 8 - January 10, 2027

Early Bird Registration

$275/camper until November 30th

$300/camper After November 30th


Ridgecrest Conference Center

1 Ridgecrest Drive

Black Mountain, NC, 28711


Director Michael Salanik

michaelsalanik@fca.org

Winter Blast is an opportunity for collegiate athletes from all around the Carolinas Region and beyond to come together for Fellowship, Competition, Fun Challenges, Breakout Sessions and Biblical Teaching & Worship.

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    "Winter Blast was an amazing time to get to know other believers who are athletes at different schools! It's encouraging to hear about FCA on other campuses and how Jesus is being glorified! And on top of this, you get to grow closer with individuals within your own ministry!" 

    (Anna Vest, USC Gamecock Softball)

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    "Going to Winter Blast was a great experience. Being able to see so many different Christian athletes in one place is amazing. It gives me a sense of comfort, knowing that I have similar ups and downs as my brother/sister in Christ, who goes to a completely different school." 

    (Brian Horn , Citadel Football)

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    "...I was able to focus on getting to build relationships with other Christ-centered young people...I will always thank God for the Winter Blast, what He’s taught me about myself, others, and His own heart." (Alicia Roberts, Citadel Volleyball)

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