PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
The Intro to Race program is designed to let athletes test out race training in a low pressure environment, at a lower cost, and with less required equipment than the full race program. They will get experience in gates and greatly improve upon their turning ability. Guided free skiing and drills are an integral part of the Intro to Race program. This is a great option for younger kids looking for the next step up after the alpine development program.
Ages: 8-12
Skill Development Focus: Emphasis on fun athletes will develop sound ski fundamentals by skiing a variety of terrain and through drills that refine linked, carved turns. Athletes will be introduced to race fundamentals. Coaches will use a variety of course sets, conditions and terrain to teach athletes to adapt to different situations. Athletes will ski all areas of the mountain including hike-to areas and terrain park.
Skill Requirements: Skiing 90% parallel. Able to ski all lifts. Desire to improve skiing skills.
Races: Athletes are strongly encouraged to compete in the Bank of Jackson Hole Club series. More information found here. Athletes looking for more racing competition may also compete in USSS races, which does require a $100 competitor's license. Athletes compete in the "North Series". Schedule can be found here.
Schedule/Sessions: Saturdays, 16 weeks from 8:45a.m. to 12:30p.m., December 3-March 18
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: GTSSF will not be hosting programs on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Day so our coaches and families can enjoy that time with their family and friends. We do intend to provide make-up days for all participants for those three days based on coaches' and athletes' schedules. Nothing has been finalized at this time, but some options may include:
Program Fees:
GTSSF Team Meeting: November 12, 2022, 9-11am, mandatory, location TBD
Complementary Programs: As an intro to race athlete, your schedule would allow you to register for these other GTSSF 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: No race specific race gear needed for this program
Max. Participants/Coach Ratio: 7:1
Race Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. See Parent Handbook for more information on competition fees.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $150 - 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: 8-12
Skill Development Focus: Emphasis on fun athletes will develop sound ski fundamentals by skiing a variety of terrain and through drills that refine linked, carved turns. Athletes will be introduced to race fundamentals. Coaches will use a variety of course sets, conditions and terrain to teach athletes to adapt to different situations. Athletes will ski all areas of the mountain including hike-to areas and terrain park.
Skill Requirements: Skiing 90% parallel. Able to ski all lifts. Desire to improve skiing skills.
Races: Athletes are strongly encouraged to compete in the Bank of Jackson Hole Club series. More information found here. Athletes looking for more racing competition may also compete in USSS races, which does require a $100 competitor's license. Athletes compete in the "North Series". Schedule can be found here.
Schedule/Sessions: Saturdays, 16 weeks from 8:45a.m. to 12:30p.m., December 3-March 18
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: GTSSF will not be hosting programs on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Day so our coaches and families can enjoy that time with their family and friends. We do intend to provide make-up days for all participants for those three 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 another session day (2nd session or Saturday), as space is available
- Afternoon programming
- Add on days at the end of programs
Program Fees:
- July - $875
- Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 - $925
- Sept. 16 - Nov. 1 - $975
- July - $1,290
- Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 - $1,350
- Sept. 16 - Nov. 1 - $1,425
GTSSF Team Meeting: November 12, 2022, 9-11am, mandatory, location TBD
Complementary Programs: As an intro to race athlete, your schedule would allow you to register for these other GTSSF programs:
- Intro to freeride (Sundays) - Strongly encouraged
- 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: No race specific race gear needed for this program
- 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: one pair - for fit, forearm horizontal while grabbing below pole basket with pole handle touching snow
Max. Participants/Coach Ratio: 7:1
Race Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. See Parent Handbook for more information on competition fees.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $150 - 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.