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 2006-2007
Ages: U16 Year of Birth 2004-2005
Ages: U19 Year of Birth 2001-2003
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 Race team starts December 7, 2019. (Note that TVSEF will be on snow as soon as snow conditions allow Grand Targhee Resort to open.)
Program Fees: $1600 for U14/U16/19 Race team (through 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.
Transportation: Available for race travel.
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.
Click here to register for Alpine Race.
Ages: U14 Year of Birth 2006-2007
Ages: U16 Year of Birth 2004-2005
Ages: U19 Year of Birth 2001-2003
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 Race team starts December 7, 2019. (Note that TVSEF will be on snow as soon as snow conditions allow Grand Targhee Resort to open.)
Program Fees: $1600 for U14/U16/19 Race team (through 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.
Transportation: Available for race travel.
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.
Click here to register for Alpine Race.