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 USSA Training guidelines for athlete development.
Ages: U14 Year of Birth 2007-2008
Ages: U16 Year of Birth 2005-2006
Ages: U19 Year of Birth 2002-2004
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: Select weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays at Grand Targhee. U-14/U16/U19 Full Race team starts December 5, 2020 at Grand Targhee and runs through March 28, 2021. Note that the TVSEF alpine race team will be on snow as soon as Grand Targhee Resort opens and will continue with training as the snow conditions allow. Training will be capped at 20 weeks in total.
Program Fees: $2,250, price increases to $2,365 on September 15th
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.
Transportation: Not provided for 2020-21 season.
Equipment:
Team Meeting: TBD
Max. Participants/Ratio 7:1
License: Not required for Club Series races. USSA $80 for USSA/Intermountain Division (IMD) races. IMD $20
Race Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. Local Club Series entry fees $30.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $100 work deposit per family. Families are encouraged to volunteer for race events.
Program Fee Refunds 2020-21 Season Only for COVID-19 Considerations:
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Ages: U14 Year of Birth 2007-2008
Ages: U16 Year of Birth 2005-2006
Ages: U19 Year of Birth 2002-2004
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: Select weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays at Grand Targhee. U-14/U16/U19 Full Race team starts December 5, 2020 at Grand Targhee and runs through March 28, 2021. Note that the TVSEF alpine race team will be on snow as soon as Grand Targhee Resort opens and will continue with training as the snow conditions allow. Training will be capped at 20 weeks in total.
Program Fees: $2,250, price increases to $2,365 on September 15th
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.
Transportation: Not provided for 2020-21 season.
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
License: Not required for Club Series races. USSA $80 for USSA/Intermountain Division (IMD) races. IMD $20
Race Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. Local Club Series entry fees $30.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $100 work deposit per family. Families are encouraged to volunteer for race events.
Program Fee Refunds 2020-21 Season Only for COVID-19 Considerations:
- TVSEF will offer full refunds up until November 1st for any family who is no longer comfortable with their child participating.
- 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.
- 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.
Click here to register for Alpine Race.