U16+ Qualifier Series, OPEN SERIES & SELECT FIS RACES

The U16+ team consists of motivated 14 – 18 year old athletes who compete in local and regional USSA events. The U16+ is tailored to offer the most dedicated coaching and attention to our skiers through regular conditioning, on-snow training, technical discussion, and video analysis. Participation in autumn dryland conditioning is expected for U16+ athletes. At the U16 level, the emphasis is on the technical and tactical aspects of racing. Groups split their time between all-mountain skiing, technical drills, gate training, speed event skiing (Super-G). Included in the program cost is a Snowbasin Ski Team Jacket, t-shirt, beanie, 8 Weeks of Pre-Season Dryland Training (Sept-Nov), and a Holiday Skills Camp.

New participants wishing to enter the Club at the U16 level must first speak with the Alpine Program Director, as significant skiing experience is expected for this group.

Birth Years: 2007 – 2011

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 ; Calendar released 1 July 2025

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

    • 5/6 Day Team (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Thursday will be off day for 5 day 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 Tuesdays once open to local clubs (additional lane fee & lift ticket expense per athlete)

    • Training at Powder Mtn Wednesdays (as conditions permit)

  • Coaching at IMD U16Q & Open Series (NOT included: race start fees, lift tickets and coach travel race expenses)

  • NOT included: Coaching at FIS races

Skill Development Focus
Increased focus on competition and racing while continuing to develop a lifelong passion for skiing. Main focus is on developing tactical proficiency in Super G, giant slalom and slalom, while reinforcing all-mountain skiing, hill safety.