U14 Qualifier Series

This program emphasizes ski racing technique and tactics while continuing to develop basic skiing skills. Groups split their time between all-mountain skiing, drills, and gate training. Free skiing will continue to be critical for technical development. Athletes will develop the technical and tactical skills for Super G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom. This program includes weekly on-snow video sessions.

Athletes will often be arranged in groups of 5-7 athletes per coach to facilitate a productive learning environment, groups are dynamic but are generally based on skill, speed, and social needs. U14 athletes are encouraged to participate in dryland training and in team summer and fall camps. Included in the program cost is a Snowbasin Ski Team Jacket, 8 Weeks of Pre-Season Dryland Training (Sept-Nov), and a day Holiday Skills Camp.

Athlete Age: 12 &13  (2012- 2011 for seasonal year 2024-25)

U16s and older racers may participate as a U14 if they have more than 200 USS&S points and declare to race as U14 prior to Dec 1.  A U16+ racers is NOT eligible to race in OPEN Series if they declare as a U14 racer for the season.

Program Includes:

  • Snowbasin Ski Team Jacket stipend of $150

  • 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, Sun Valley Pre-Season Camp & Resort Opening – April Snowcup

    • 5/6 Day Full TimeTeam (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Thursday will be day off for 5 day week athletes)

    • 4 Day Team (2 Weekdays Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, Sat & Sun)

    • 3 Day Team (1 Weekday Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, Sat & Sun)

    • Training at UOP – Tentatively set for Wednesdays once open to local clubs (additional lane fee & lift ticket expense per athlete)

    • Training at Nordic T, W & Fri (as conditions permit, Nordic season pass required)

  • Coaching at IMD U14Q Series Races (NOT INCLUDED: race starts, lift tickets & coach travel race expenses)

Skill Development Focus:

Continued development of all around skiing skills and fundamentals, including big mountain skiing and mountain safety, but with an increasing emphasis on racing technique & tactics, drills and gate training. U14 athletes will incorporate the technical and tactical elements of Super G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom. They will race Divisionally in all 3 disciplines.