U12
Age 10 & 11 as of December 31, 2019 born in 2008/2009
Athletes ski 55-70 days on snow. Athletes will begin to learn life skills such as hard work, dedication, time management, team work, self-belief, goal setting, visualization and sportsmanship just to name a few. We want to make athlete the best skier, racer and person they can be. Coaches are here to guide your athlete through a path that will make them grow as a person and an athlete. U12 ski a combination of training and racing, with technical free skiing. This program is set in a competitive environment preparing them for U12 Provincial Race Series. Teams will free ski at Sunshine Village and Lake Louise, to ensure a variety of terrain and snow conditions. Athletes will receive feedback from coaches, video sessions and self awareness.
On snow training starts November 2019
– Dryland training: Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Saturday Mountain sessions. Commence September 9th
– The U12 race calendar covers 3-4 weekends highlighting; Slalom, Giant Slalom and Sprint format racing
– Volunteering at least 2 home races and 12 hours per child
Winterstart 5 Mile Race
4 Provincial Races
Ski Cross* – TBC
6-8 COP* evening training sessions TBC
Program Fees: $TBC
Racer Account: $TBC
Optional day add on: $TBC
Additional Costs include:
- Alberta Alpine Athlete registration – $TBC
- Family membership with the Banff Alpine Racers $150 (per family)
- Racer account required for U12 to cover race and dryland costs
- Grocery Card Fundraiser
- Pass Recommended – Big 3
