program description
Ages:
U12: Year of birth 2008-2009
Skill Development/Focus: Continued development of sound ski and race fundamentals by skiing a variety of terrain and through drills that refine linked, carved turns. Athletes will be introduced and refine tactical race skills such as gate blocking, line selection, course inspection, and terrain anticipation. 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.
Races: Athletes are strongly encouraged to compete in at least 3 races per winter. USSA competitor's license required. Club Series races also offer lots of race experience, are inexpensive to enter, and do not require USSA license.
Schedule/Sessions:
Race team starts December 7, 2019 at Grand Targhee. (Note that TVSEF will be on snow as soon as Grand Targhee Resort opens.)
Program Fees: $1375 (though July 31, 2019).
Ski Passes: Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort. Snow King passes are also recommended, tickets and passes are not included in purchase.
Equipment:
Team Meeting: TBD
Max. Participants/Ratio: 7:1
Licenses: Not required for Club Series races. USSA ($50-U12) ($25-U10) for USSA/Intermountain Division (IMD) races. IMD $20
Race Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. Local Club Series entry fees $10.
Work Deposit and Family Participation $100 work deposit per family. Families are encouraged to volunteer for race events.
Click here to register for Alpine Race.
U12: Year of birth 2008-2009
Skill Development/Focus: Continued development of sound ski and race fundamentals by skiing a variety of terrain and through drills that refine linked, carved turns. Athletes will be introduced and refine tactical race skills such as gate blocking, line selection, course inspection, and terrain anticipation. 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.
Races: Athletes are strongly encouraged to compete in at least 3 races per winter. USSA competitor's license required. Club Series races also offer lots of race experience, are inexpensive to enter, and do not require USSA license.
Schedule/Sessions:
Race team starts December 7, 2019 at Grand Targhee. (Note that TVSEF will be on snow as soon as Grand Targhee Resort opens.)
Program Fees: $1375 (though July 31, 2019).
Ski Passes: Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort. Snow King passes are also recommended, tickets and passes are not included in purchase.
Equipment:
- Skis: One pair of race ski and one pair of powder skis. Develop tuning skills.
- Boots: Proper boot fit and flex are critical for performance. Boot flexes and responds as it interacts with the ski plate
- Protection: Head, arm, hand, shoulder, back, teeth (mouth guard) and shin protection recommended, based on event.
- Poles: GS standard length. SL-pole guard for blocking and protection, pole may be slightly shorter.
Team Meeting: TBD
Max. Participants/Ratio: 7:1
Licenses: Not required for Club Series races. USSA ($50-U12) ($25-U10) for USSA/Intermountain Division (IMD) races. IMD $20
Race Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. Local Club Series entry fees $10.
Work Deposit and Family Participation $100 work deposit per family. Families are encouraged to volunteer for race events.
Click here to register for Alpine Race.