AGE GROUP:

6 to 8 yrs old

DESCRIPTION:

Athletes should be comfortable skiing blue runs with a good pace and riding a lift comfortably with little or no help. We try to keep groups at a maximum of 5:1 athlete to coach ratio for maximum engagement and ease of lift loading. This group starts with basic stance and balance skills and works towards strong parallel turns. These skills are the foundations of our Alpine Racing, Freeride and Freestyle programs. 

TUITION INCLUDES:

• Ten (10) Saturday training sessions
• Six (6) Night Skiing training  sessions at Chapman/Hesperus
• Total coaching time: 70 hours approximately

TUITION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Purgatory Resort/Chapman/Hesperus Ski Pass
• Seasonal Ski Rental/other equipment

EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:

• Snug / Comfortable ski boots
• Good Junior All- Mountain Carving Skis
• Appropriate Length Poles
• Proper Fitted Helmet
• Well-fitting goggles and gloves.
• Appropriate jackets and pants for various weather conditions.

ABILITY REquirements

• Able to ride a chairlift with an adult 
• Skiing in a gliding wedge, wedge christy, or basic parallel 
• Able to ski blue terrain comfortably (in a wedge is fine)

WHERE AND WHEN:

• Beginning December 12, 2020, Saturdays at Purgatory, 9:30am-2:30pm.
• Training will take place Dec. 12, 19, Jan. 9, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 20, 27,  Mar. 6, 13.
• Night skiing sessions will be announced once weather conditions permit

TUITION FEE:

• Early Tuition Discount Price: $693.10 (if registered before 9/30/2020)
• Normal Tuition Price: $759.00
• Payment Plan available at Registration Check Out