ALPINE TEAM
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ALPINE TRAINING FOCUS
The DWSC Alpine Team will focus on the following three (3) ski racing disciplines throughout the season.
SLALOM
The course is carefully designed to test the skill, timing, and judgment of competitors. The gates are placed in varying combinations, and it demands great skill to achieve the best line of approach and exit with the different combinations. A skier who misses a gate is disqualified. This is the only event that allows hiking to make a gate. The gates are a single hinged pole 6-11 meters apart with combinations about 4-6 meters apart. Quick turns and athleticism are rewarded in this event.
GS (Giant Slalom)
The giant slalom has characteristics of both the slalom and the downhill. Giant slalom gates are wider and set farther apart than Slalom and the course is longer. The gates are 15-25 meters (50-72ft) apart. Panels on two hinged gates are used in this event for better depth perception at higher speeds. Good turn shape and active movements are rewarded in this event.
Super-G (Super Giant Slalom)
Super-G skiing combines the elements of downhill and giant slalom. The length of the course is shorter than in downhill where the athlete completes one run while navigating the gates that serve as obstacles. It focuses more on turning and technique with the tuck position being the most used in this race. Distances between turns range from 22-32m (72-105ft). Inspection and execution of line is key in this event because there are no training runs and the speeds are high with less rhythm.
ALPINE PROGRAM OPTIONS
Rocky Mountain Division Calendar NOW AVAILABLE!
NEW FOR 2023-2024 Season
TRAVEL FEES INCLUDED IN TUITION
New for 2023-2024 Season: Coach travel fees for scheduled team races are now included in program tuition rates. (Weeknight only programs do not include club travel fees, which will be charged at $50/day should an athlete choose to race). In the past, the club charged travel fees of $50/day to cover coach expenses for lodging, travel and time at races. These budgeted costs are now wrapped into overall tuition fees and will make racing more accessible to all. This explains majority of rate increases for this year; however, this should reduce overall annual costs for athletes.
PART TIME ATHLETES CHOOSE SATURDAY OR SUNDAY TRAINING OPTION
This season, the alpine program is introducing the option for Part Time U10 and up athletes to choose their primary training day as Saturday or Sunday. This offers flexibility to parents and athletes.
WEEKEND ONLY OPTION OFFERED FOR U10-U16 FOR ATHLETES UNABLE TO PRACTICE WEEKDAYS
2023-2024 ALPINE PROGRAM TUITION RATES
| PROGRAM NAME | TUITION PRICE ($) | TUITION PRICE ($) EARLY DISCOUNT 10%) ($) | UPFRONT COST FOR PAYMENT PLAN ($) | PROGRAM HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPINE - U8 | 1056 | 950 | 332.5 | 72 |
| ALPINE U10/U12 - Part-Time 1 (Saturday or Sunday with 1 night/week) | 1655 | 1490 | 521.5 | 116 |
| ALPINE U10/U12 - Part-Time 2 (Saturday or Sunday with 2 nights/week) | 1925 | 1733 | 606.38 | 136 |
| ALPINE U10/U12 - Full-Time 1 (Saturday & Sunday with 1 night/week) | 2755 | 2480 | 868 | 212 |
| ALPINE U10/U12 - Full-Time 2 (Saturday & Sunday with 2 nights/week) | 2893 | 2604 | 911.4 | 232 |
| ALPINE U14/U16 - Part Time 1 (Saturday or Sunday with 1 night/week) | 1747 | 1572 | 550.2 | 116 |
| ALPINE U14/U16 - Part Time 2 (Saturday or Sunday with 2 nights/week) | 2040 | 1836 | 642.6 | 136 |
| ALPINE U14/U16 - Full-Time 1 (Saturday & Sunday with 1 night/week) | 2813 | 2532 | 886.2 | 212 |
| ALPINE U14/U16 - Full-Time 2 (Saturday & Sunday with 2 nights/week) | 2996 | 2696 | 943.6 | 232 |
| ALPINE U14/U16 - Full-Time 3 (Saturday & Sunday with 3 nights/week) | 3120 | 2808 | 982.8 | 252 |
| ALPINE U10-U16 Weekend 1 (Saturday or Sunday) | 1500 | 1350 | 472.5 | 96 |
| ALPINE U10-U16 Weekend 2 (Saturday or Sunday) | 2650 | 2385 | 834.75 | 192 |
| ALPINE Night Training 1 (1 night/week) | 350 | 315 | 110.25 | 20 |
| ALPINE Night Training 2 (2 nights/week) | 650 | 585 | 204.75 | 40 |
| ALPINE Night Training 3 (3 nights/week) | 850 | 765 | 252 | 60 |
PROGRAM DETAILS
Tyler Hoyt
Alpine Director
Phone: (208)484-5604
VOLUNTEER DEPOSIT
The DWSC relies on hundreds of parent volunteer hours to operate annually. Volunteering is a great way to meet other families and learn about your child's sport. Home races, camps, fundraisers, team media, building courses for freestyle, and club maintenance/operation are all great opportunities for parents to contribute to the team.
Alpine and Freestyle teams require significant volunteer support (or paid staff). These teams have instituted a required $200 volunteer work deposit that is fully refundable after the completion of a minimum of two (2) dibs sessions (detailed below) at the end of season.
SportsEngine dibs will be the vehicle for signing up for volunteer opportunities and tracking fulfillment. These credits can be fulfilled by a parent, family member or friend on behalf of the family. Each dib credit is approximately 3-6 hours, depending on the work item. Accounts will be reconciled on a rolling basis throughout the season and refunds provide upon credit completion. If you do not plan to volunteer and wish to donate your tax-deductible work deposit, please contact Sarah.
Families in Freeride and Gromlins are encouraged to volunteer, even though a payment policy is not required for these teams. You will still have the option to select dibs within SportsEngine, as well as to reach out directly to coaches or directors to volunteer.
The Volunteer Coordinator is Sarah Morgan. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to her directly at the contact below.
Sarah Morgan
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (505)947-3514
