program description |
This team is comprised of U14s, U16s and U19s who have been skiing with a coach for years, have at least five years in the sport and some experience with ski racing. The Alpine Race Team will spend at least 80% of the time all-mountain skiing and 20% training in gates and developing race skills. This team will follow the USSS Training guidelines for athlete development.
Ages: U14 Year of Birth 2009-2010
Ages: U16 Year of Birth 2007-2008
Ages: U19 Year of Birth 2004-2006
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 hone 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 encouraged to compete in at least 5-8 races per winter.
Schedule/Sessions: Dec. 3-March 19
Dryland:
This season GTSSF is including an 8-week dryland program in the U14+ program fee. September 19-November 18.
On-Snow:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Grand Targhee as scheduled by coaches. U-14/U16/U19 full race team starts December 3, 2022 at Grand Targhee and runs through March 19, 2023. Note that the GTSSF alpine race team will be on snow as soon as Grand Targhee Resort opens and will continue with training as the snow conditions allow. Racers will be expected to be training those weeks pre- and post- this posted schedule depending on snow conditions. Training will be capped at 20 weeks in total.
Sample Schedule 2022-23
Tuesday and Thursday - 1:30pm-4pm
Friday - 1pm-4pm
Saturday and Sunday - 8:30am-12:30pm
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
Ski Passes: Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort.
Transportation: GTSSF vans will be available for the 2022-23 season. Shuttles or other rides will be coordinated by coaches and race parents based on where athletes attend school and the needs of other teams. Transportation is never 100% guaranteed.
Equipment:
Max. Participants/Coach Ratio 7:1
License: USSS Competitor Membership U14: $125, U16+: $200.
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 and volunteer for race events. Deposit is credited at end of year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.
Ages: U14 Year of Birth 2009-2010
Ages: U16 Year of Birth 2007-2008
Ages: U19 Year of Birth 2004-2006
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 hone 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 encouraged to compete in at least 5-8 races per winter.
- USSS race schedule can be found here.
Schedule/Sessions: Dec. 3-March 19
Dryland:
This season GTSSF is including an 8-week dryland program in the U14+ program fee. September 19-November 18.
On-Snow:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Grand Targhee as scheduled by coaches. U-14/U16/U19 full race team starts December 3, 2022 at Grand Targhee and runs through March 19, 2023. Note that the GTSSF alpine race team will be on snow as soon as Grand Targhee Resort opens and will continue with training as the snow conditions allow. Racers will be expected to be training those weeks pre- and post- this posted schedule depending on snow conditions. Training will be capped at 20 weeks in total.
Sample Schedule 2022-23
Tuesday and Thursday - 1:30pm-4pm
Friday - 1pm-4pm
Saturday and Sunday - 8:30am-12:30pm
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 - $2,320
- Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 - $2,450
- Sept. 16 - Nov. 1 - $2,600
GTSSF Team Meeting: November 12, 2022, 9-11am, mandatory, location TBD
Ski Passes: Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort.
Transportation: GTSSF vans will be available for the 2022-23 season. Shuttles or other rides will be coordinated by coaches and race parents based on where athletes attend school and the needs of other teams. Transportation is never 100% guaranteed.
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.
- Beacons: Only required when free skiing out of bounds.
Max. Participants/Coach Ratio 7:1
License: USSS Competitor Membership U14: $125, U16+: $200.
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 and volunteer for race events. Deposit is credited at end of year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.