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 16th 2019
– Dryland training: Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Saturday Mountain sessions. Commence September 9th
– The U12 race calendar covers 4 weekends highlighting; Slalom, Giant Slalom and Sprint format racing – Rabbit Hill OR Sunridge Ski Cross, Nakiska, Caribou Cup @ Mt Norquay, Sunshine Village.
– Volunteering at least 2 home races and 12 hours per child
Winterstart 5 Mile Race
4 Provincial Races
Ski Cross* – optional
6-8 COP* evening training sessions
55 day program (no COP)
Program fees: $3282
Racer account: $1100
*Program Dates:
Nov 16/17, 23/24, 30, Dec 1, 7/8, 14/15, 20/21/22, 28/29/30, Jan 3/4/5, 10/11/12, 18/19, (24)/25/26, 31, Feb 1/2, 7/8/9, 13/14/15/16, 21/22/23, 28/29, Mar 1, 6/7/8, 13/14/15, 21/22/23, 26/27/28/29, Apr 3/4/5, 10/11/12, 18/19
70 day program (including COP)
Program fees: $ 4169
Racer account: $1100
*Program Dates:
Nov 16/17, 23/24, 30, Dec 1, 7/8, 14/15, 20/21/22, 27/28/29/30, Jan 3/4/5, 10/11/12, 18/19, (24)/25/26, Feb 1/2, 7/8/9, 13/14/15/16, 21/22/23, 29, Mar 1, 7/8, 13/14/15, 21/22/23, 27/28/29, Apr 3/4/5, 10/11/12, 18/19.
Tuesday COP Training 4-6pm: Dec 17, Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 25, Mar 3, 10
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
