SOUTH SERIES SKI TEAM

Comprised of athletes aged U10, U12 & U14s with 300+ National points, this program is designed to teach fundamental skiing skills and ski racing techniques to young skiers.  For training purposes, athletes will usually be arranged in groups of approximately 5-7 per coach to facilitate a productive learning environment. Groups are dynamic but are generally based on skill, speed and social needs. Included in the program cost is a Snowbasin Ski Team Jacket, 8 Weeks of Pre-Season Dryland Training (Sept-Nov), a Holiday Skills Camp, and a customized Race Series Schedule for each athlete.

Athlete Age: 9–11 and 12/13 year olds with U.S. Alpine points 300+

Birth years: 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2012 & 2011

Required Athletic Experience:

  • Be a competent skier on all blue terrain and in variable conditions.

  • Be able to manage their own equipment both on and off the hill. This includes:

    • Being responsible for and keeping track of equipment during practice.

    • Walk/hiking with equipment without adult support.

    • Dressing appropriately for variable weather.

  • Be a supportive and strong teammate.

Program Includes:

  • Snowbasin Ski Team Jacket, t-shirt and beanie

  • Dryland 1x week for 8 weeks Sept – Nov

  • Holiday Camp – 7 days over school winter break (Dec 21-23 and Dec 27-30)

  • On-snow training, Dec 1st or Resort Opening – March 30th

  • 4 Day Team: Train Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

  • 3 Day Team: Train Wednesday or Friday, Saturday and Sunday

  • 2 Day Team: Train Saturday and Sunday

  • Weekdays are from 12:30-4pm

  • Training at Nordic W & Fri (as conditions permit & requires a Nordic Season Pass)

  • 6 Days Week Option available as an Alpine/Freeride Combo (see below)

  • Coaching at South Series Races (NOT included: Race starts, Lift tickets & Coach Travel race expenses)

Skill Development Focus:

All-Mountain Safety: developing a consistent balanced athletic position on skis, proper weight distribution on skis, a consistent stance while maintaining balanced athletic position on skis. Athletes also learn timing,  upper body discipline and upper-lower body separation, upper body stability through the use of a single pole plant; and tactical elements of a giant slalom & slalom courses.

Competition Schedule: