AGE GROUP:
12 to 15 yrs old - BIRTH YEAR 2007-2010 (discuss U18 options with director)
DESCRIPTION:
A team with focus on competitive preparation, Saturdays and Sundays plus 3 days a week of mid-week training at Chapman Hill with an alternating week of dryland training as the first part of Tuesday training.
Racers will be expected to participate in early season conditioning and early season skiing opportunities leading up to the season. Full-time athletes will focus on individual goal setting, training/competition objectives and health and wellness practices. This will help determine the individual’s strengths, areas of improvement, skill set and overall goals for the program. Goal setting starts pre-season and is revisited two times during the season with meets to track progress. Our U14 program now has more coaching staff available for in-depth and more immediate feedback. This program will start skiing as a group as soon as local resorts are open. Increased training opportunities and protection this season will improve training quality and volume. All team camps are recommended for this group.
Full-time athletes must commit to mid-week training (some exceptions may apply). Full-time athletes also must maintain a B/3.0 average in school by properly managing their training, travel, competition and academics.
Most gate training will be shared with part-time athletes where schedules overlap. Most of the weekend training will focus on Super G/GS sessions and drills with video in the mornings and afternoons. Chapman will focus primarily on SL sessions and video feedback. Hesperus training will be focused on primarily free skiing with a few gate training opportunities.
Where and When:
- 20 Saturday & 18 Sundays at Purgatory or Race Venue. Beginning December 3rd (or earlier) and ending March 27th, 9am-3pm (typically at Purgatory with possible days at Chapman or Hesperus)
- Weeknight training options are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at Chapman Hill or Hesperus.
- 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:
- 20 Saturday& 18 Sunday training days at Purgatory and Race Days depending on Age Class and preseason skiing.
- 22 Gates & Drills Nights at Chapman Hill Jan-Mar (days of the week TBD)
- Dedicated training access to NASTAR Race Course and additional DWSC training space
- Video feedback: 3-4/per week
- Goal Setting and assessment with coaches
- Mid-season and end-of-season reviews (written and meeting with coaches/parents/athlete)
- Sports Psych: General mental training provided by coaches and special guests
- Race equipment fitting and team purchasing specials at team gear night and Pine Needle Mountaineering
- Ski tuning discounts at Pine Needle Mountaineering
- Ski Tuning Support and Clinics (parents welcome)
- In-season strength and conditioning training 2-3 per month
- Preseason fall hikes (Saturdays- parents welcome)
- Preseason strength and conditioning training 2/week
- Approx. total coaching time: 228 hours
TUITION DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Purgatory Resort Ski Pass
- Chapman Hill Ski Pass
- Race Equipment
- Travel Fees (only if traveling to races)
- USSA Membership
- Purg Cup/ special events entry fees
Equipment Guidelines:
- Front entry 4 buckle boot
- 2 pair junior race ski appropriate for SL/GS. 1 pair freeski/powder ski recommended.
- Appropriate Length Poles
- FIS approved race helmet
- Speed suit, pole guards, mouth guards, shin guards, etc. (optional depending on level)
- Well-fitting goggles and gloves.
- Appropriate jackets and pants for various weather conditions.