U12
Age 10 & 11 as of December 31, 2020 born in 2009/2010
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 2020
- Dryland training: Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Saturday Mountain sessions. Commence September
- The U12 race calendar covers 4 weekends of Provincial race series highlighting; Slalom, Giant Slalom and Sprint format racing, and Ski Cross
- Volunteering requirement 2 home races and 12+ hours per child
- Winterstart 5 mile race – Club hosts and is fundraiser. Athletes participate from U12 and older.
- Introduction to Avalanche awareness with Certified AST guide
U12
55 day program (no COP)
Program fees: TBC for 2020/2021 season
Racer account: TBC for 2020/2021 season
U12+
70 day program (Additional days including up to 8 evening sessions at COP)
Program fees: TBC for 2020/2021 season
Racer account: TBC for 2020/2021 season
Additional Costs include:
- Alberta Alpine Athlete registration – $150*
- Family membership with the Banff Alpine Racers $150* (per family)
- Racer account required for U12 to cover race fees and dryland costs
- Grocery Card Fundraiser
- Pass Recommended – Big 3
- Pass and equipment are not included in program fees.
