program Description

 The Alpine Development program is designed to refine skiing fundamentals and build on a foundation of early ski skills children bring to the program. Often this is an athlete’s first experience with a coach and on a team. Most of the time will be spent exploring the mountain through play, exploration, and games designed to promote strong skiing skills. Coaches will stress having fun while building teamwork, learning mountain safety, and enjoying time outside. Free play, guided free skiing, and drills are an integral part of the Alpine Development program. Children will be encouraged to lead a balanced lifestyle with healthy habits that promote success in sport and life. Positive parental support is essential. Athletes are arranged in groups based on skill, speed, and social needs.

Ages: 6-14

Skill Development Focus: Emphasis on play, fun, basic agility and coordination. The three main components will be balance, rotary and edging. 

Skill Requirements: Participants must be able to put on their own ski equipment, load and ride the lift, and ski on Shoshone, at a minimum.

Races: Not required. Athletes are welcome and encouraged to race in Club Series races or Rubber Legs. 

UPDATED Schedule/Sessions: Saturdays or Sundays for 8 or 16 weeks from 8:45a.m to 12:30p.m.

First 8-week Session: December 5/6  – January 23/24 and welcome to participate in bonus weekend on March 27 or 28
Second 8-week Session: January 30/31 – March 20/21 and welcome to participate in bonus weekend on March 27 or 28
​Registration deadline January 17 for second session.
16-week Session + Bonus Weekend: December 5/6-March 27/28

Program Fees:
UPDATED - 1st 8-week session - $440+ $100 volunteer deposit
2nd 8-week session - $440+ $100 volunteer deposit
16-week session - $832.50 + $100 volunteer deposit

Ski Passes Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort. 

Transportation: Not included.
 
Equipment:

• Skis: One pair of freeskis at chest to head height with a variation based on height, weight and skill level.
• Boots: soft, even forward flex for ankle movement to facilitate a balanced, athletic stance.
• Protection: helmet and goggles required.
• Poles: (Optional, recommended based on ability) If unsure speak with your coach about the necessity of poles for your child 
• Standard pole length = forearm horizontal while grabbing below pole basket with pole handle touching snow 

Max. Participants/Ratio: 7:1

Work Deposit and Family Participation: $100 work deposit per family. Positive parental support is essential. Families are encouraged to get involved with club activities.

Program Fee Refunds 2020-21 Season Only for COVID-19 Considerations:

1. TVSEF will offer full refunds up until November 1st for any family who is no longer comfortable with their child participating.
2. ​TVSEF will offer partial refunds to any family who is no longer comfortable with their child participating at any point in time.  TVSEF will retain 30% of the participant’s program fee for administrative fees plus an additional prorated fee for the period the athlete participated in the program.  If the athlete participated in 70% of the program, no refunds will be given.
3. TVSEF will offer partial refunds should programming be cut short as a result of COVID-19. TVSEF will retain 30% of program fees for administrative fees plus an additional prorated fee for the period the program was able to continue.  If 70% of the program has been completed, no refunds will be given. 

Additional refund policies for camps, competitions and in general can be found in the Parent Handbook.
Click here to register for Alpine Development Team.