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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 2008-2009
Ages: U16 Year of Birth 2006-2007
Ages: U19 Year of Birth 2003-2005
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. 4-March 20
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Grand Targhee as scheduled by coaches. U-14/U16/U19 full race team starts December 4, 2021 at Grand Targhee and runs through March 20, 2022. 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.
Sample Schedule 2021-22
Tuesday and Thursday - 1:30pm-4pm
Friday - 1pm-4pm
Saturday and Sunday - 8:30am-12:30pm
Program Fees:
Ski Passes: Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort.
Transportation: TVSEF vans will be back in business for the 2021-22 season. Shuttles will be coordinated by coaches based on where athletes attend school and the needs of other teams. Transportation is never 100% guaranteed.
Equipment:
TVSEF Team Meeting: November 13, 2021
Alpine Race Team Meeting: TBD
Max. Participants/Ratio 7:1
License: Not required for Club Series races. USSA $80 for USSS/Intermountain Division (IMD) races. IMD $20
Race Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. See Parent Handbook for more information on competition fees.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $100 - 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 2008-2009
Ages: U16 Year of Birth 2006-2007
Ages: U19 Year of Birth 2003-2005
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. 4-March 20
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Grand Targhee as scheduled by coaches. U-14/U16/U19 full race team starts December 4, 2021 at Grand Targhee and runs through March 20, 2022. 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.
Sample Schedule 2021-22
Tuesday and Thursday - 1:30pm-4pm
Friday - 1pm-4pm
Saturday and Sunday - 8:30am-12:30pm
Program Fees:
- July - $2,250
- Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 - $2,320
- Sept. 16 - Nov. 1 - $2,470
Ski Passes: Pass prices are not included in program fees. Grand Targhee Jr. Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort.
Transportation: TVSEF vans will be back in business for the 2021-22 season. Shuttles will be coordinated by coaches 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.
TVSEF Team Meeting: November 13, 2021
Alpine Race Team Meeting: TBD
Max. Participants/Ratio 7:1
License: Not required for Club Series races. USSA $80 for USSS/Intermountain Division (IMD) races. IMD $20
Race Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees. See Parent Handbook for more information on competition fees.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: $100 - 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.