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.
Schedule/Sessions: Saturdays or Sundays for 8 or 16 weeks from 8:45a.m to 12:30p.m. Sessions will always begin by meeting at the base of the Shoshone lift unless otherwise specified by your coach.
SATURDAY REGISTRANTS: TVSEF will not be hosting programs on Christmas Day or New Year's Day so our coaches and families can enjoy that time with their family and friends. We do intent to provide make-up days for all participants for those two days based on coaches' and athletes' schedules. Nothing has been finalized at this time, but some options may include:
Program Fees:
1st 8-week session
Alpine Devo Afternoon Programming*:
TVSEF will be offering shortened race and freeride training options for devo athletes in the afternoons following their regularly scheduled training. Programming will take place Saturdays and Sundays 1:15-2:45. Program fees will be $175 for 8-weeks of afternoon training and $300 for 16-weeks for afternoon training.
*Must be enrolled in an alpine devo morning session to register for afternoon sessions.
Complementary Programs: As an alpine devo athlete, your schedule would allow you to register for these other TVSEF programs:
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:
Max. Participants/Ratio: 7:1
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $100 - One deposit required per family. Positive parental support is essential. Families are encouraged to get involved with club activities. Deposit is credited at end of year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.
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.
Schedule/Sessions: Saturdays or Sundays for 8 or 16 weeks from 8:45a.m to 12:30p.m. Sessions will always begin by meeting at the base of the Shoshone lift unless otherwise specified by your coach.
- First 8-week Session: December 4/5 – January 22/23
- Second 8-week Session: January 29/30 – March 19/20, Registration deadline January 16, 2022 for second session.
- 16-week Session: December 4/5-March 19/20
SATURDAY REGISTRANTS: TVSEF will not be hosting programs on Christmas Day or New Year's Day so our coaches and families can enjoy that time with their family and friends. We do intent to provide make-up days for all participants for those two days based on coaches' and athletes' schedules. Nothing has been finalized at this time, but some options may include:
- In-week make-ups over Christmas break
- Athletes may join the Sunday session, as space is available
- Add on days at the end of programs
Program Fees:
1st 8-week session
- July - $440
- Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 - $450
- Sept. 16 - Nov. 1 - $500
- July-September - $440
- October - November - $450
- Dec. 1 - Jan. 16 - $500
- July - $745
- Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 - $765
- Sept. 16 - Nov. 1 - $815
Alpine Devo Afternoon Programming*:
TVSEF will be offering shortened race and freeride training options for devo athletes in the afternoons following their regularly scheduled training. Programming will take place Saturdays and Sundays 1:15-2:45. Program fees will be $175 for 8-weeks of afternoon training and $300 for 16-weeks for afternoon training.
*Must be enrolled in an alpine devo morning session to register for afternoon sessions.
Complementary Programs: As an alpine devo athlete, your schedule would allow you to register for these other TVSEF programs:
- A second day of alpine devo (Saturdays or Sundays)
- Snowboard devo (alpine devo on Saturdays and snowboard devo on Sundays, only)
- Cross country rec (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays)
- Cross country devo (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
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 - One deposit required per family. Positive parental support is essential. Families are encouraged to get involved with club activities. Deposit is credited at end of year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.