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: