AGE GROUP:
12-15 yrs old - BIRTH YEAR 2007-2010 (discuss U18 options with director)
DESCRIPTION:
The U14/U16 Part time program focuses on Saturday only training plus 1 night of mid-week training. This program is designed for both the racer who is unable to commit to travel but wants to enhance their race performance and compete against local racers and fellow team members and those new to the sport who want to race. Athletes, ages 12 and up only, will be required to ski at a strong-intermediate level. Athletes train with part-time and full-time racers where schedules overlap. We suggest that athletes compete at the local Southern Series races, which consists of three events located usually at Purgatory (early to mid-January), Flagstaff (early February) and Taos (mid to late March). Less committed athletes can attend less events with the purchase of a short-term athlete USSA membership $15-25/per day depending on age.
Where and When:
- Up to 16 Saturdays at Purgatory. Beginning December 3rd - March 26th, 9am-3pm
- Weeknight training options are Tuesdays and Thursdays at Chapman Hill, depending on your coaches recommendation.
- Chapman Hill - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights 6:30-8:30pm - Chapman Hill is extremely valuable training. The rope tow allows for higher density training on great snow surfaces for racing. Our groups work on skills courses, focused free-skiing, and gate training at Chapman Hill.
- Hesperus - Nights 4-7pm - Hesperus offers great powder skiing, variable groomed and mogul terrain, and good gate training when conditions allow. Hesperus sessions are rare and may be a substitute for Chapman when free skiing is our best option.
- Mid-Week training typically starts the first week in January and finishes mid-March. These dates are weather dependent and may be earlier or later.
Tuition Includes:
- 16 Saturdays at Purgatory Dec-Mar
- 10 sessions of midweek night training Jan-Mar (days of week subject to change)
- Dedicated training access to NASTAR Race Course and additional DWSC training space
- Race equipment purchasing and ski tuning discounts at team gear night and Pine Needle Mountaineering
- Video Feedback (up to 2 per month)
- Ski Tuning Support and Clinics (parents welcome)
- Preseason fall hikes (Saturdays - parents welcome)
- Total coaching time: 104 hours approximately
Tuition does NOT include:
- Purgatory Resort Ski Pass
- Chapman Hill Ski Pass
- Seasonal ski rental/other equipment
- Travel Fees (only if travelling to races)
- USSA Membership
- Purg Cup/special events entry fees
Equipment Guidelines:
- Front entry 3 or 4 buckle boot
- 1 pair junior race ski appropriate for SL/GS. Depending on skier level, 2 pairs may be suggested
- Appropriate Length Poles
- Hard ear race helmet.
- Well-fitting goggles and gloves.
- Appropriate jackets and pants for various weather conditions.