Age Group:

6 to 8 yrs old

Description:

This program is a great way to keep young skiers excited about skiing. With fun skiing games and drills coaches will help students continue to build on the basic skills- from balance and stance to pressure, edging and carving. The goal is to create well rounded and responsible skiers. Alpine U8's are expected to already know how to ski in control at an intermediate level. A great option for those coming out of programs such as Purgatory's Snowburners.

The intent is to then enhance those skills through an all-day program for those skiers who need more time on snow and are ready for more of a challenge. Athletes will experience all aspects of skiing from basic skills to moguls, tree skiing, park and pipe as well as training on slalom and giant slalom race courses. Much of the day will be spent skiing various terrain with a focus on skill development and refinement.

RACING IS NOT REQUIRED but there are race options available through the local race series and we encourage Alpine U8's to try at least one. The focus of this program is developing skiers, not necessarily racers. This is a great introductory program leading up to the Alpine race, Freeride and Freestyle programs. Participation in the Alpine U8 program will help determine what aspect of the Purgatory Ski Team the athlete wants to explore next. Alpine U8's ski from 9-11am with an hour lunch break and then from 12-3pm.

Where and When:

• Ten (10) Saturdays at Purgatory. Beginning Mid-December, 9am-3pm with an hour lunch break.
• Six (6) Tuesdays at Chapman Hill, 4:30pm-6pm.

Tuition Includes: 

• 10 Saturdays at Purgatory to develop fundamental skills in a team atmosphere while learning to explore and ski comfortably on the entire mountain (Dec-Mar excluding holiday weekends).
• 6 Skills & Drills Nights at Chapman Hill Jan-Feb (Targeting Tuesdays).
• Dedicated training access to NASTAR Race Course
• Ski tuning discounts at Second Avenue Sports and Pine Needle Mountaineering.
• Ski Tuning Support and Clinics (parents welcome)
• Total coaching time: 70 hours approximately

Tuition does NOT include:

• Purgatory Resort Ski Pass
• Chapman Hill Ski Pass
• Seasonal Ski Rental/other equipment
• Travel Fees (only if traveling to races)
• Purg Cup/special events entry fees

Equipment Guidelines:

• Front entry 3 or 4 buckle boot
• Good junior all mountain carving ski. Ideally not a twin tip.
• Appropriate Length Poles
• Proper Fitted Helmet – Hard Eared Race preferred
• Well-fitting goggles and gloves.
• Appropriate jackets and pants for various weather conditions.

ALPINE U8 TUITION Fee: 

• Early Tuition Discount Price: $598.80 (if registered before 9/30/2019)
• Normal Tuition Price: $665.33
• Payment Plan available at Registration Check Out