11+ YRS OLD

Kinder Development: 11-12 year olds $550.00  NEW PROGRAM
(age as of December 31, 2011)
Registration Deadline: December 15, 2011
Sundays 9:30am – 3:00pm (13 weeks: January – March)
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A new program for this season, Kinder Development is designed as a gradual step for skiers between E2 and other Kinder programs. Our Club philosophy is to develop skiers over many years realizing that each individual has their own pace and objectives. The commitment is similar to the E2 program with skiing on Sundays, with a few extra Saturdays over the season. The Kinder Development team will integrate frequently with the K1 team and train on their own as a group. Kinder Development skiers are eligible to enter NGSL and K1 races as they choose.

This program will focus on skill development and adaptation to a variety of free skiing and organized alpine racing. Kids will ski all over the mountain experiencing varied terrain including bumps, jumps, ski cross-like terrain, as well as skiing in customized race courses just for their skill levels. Skiers will have the added opportunity to travel (with coaches and parents) to neighboring ski hills for zone races. The goal of Kinder Development is to provide as many opportunities as possible for skiers to realize their greater potential and to experience the joy of skiing and fun competition.

Graduates of Kinder Development move on to K Stars or Kinder 1 (K1) or Kinder 2 (K2) Programs.

K Stars: 13+ year olds $650.00
(age as of December 31, 2011)
Registration Deadline: December 15, 2011
Sundays 9:30-2:30 (November – March)
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K Stars is a 1 day program developed to keep teenage skiers involved in the club, the sport of alpine skiing, develop as excellent technical skiers on all terrain, introduce ski coaching/instructing, skier cross, patrolling and other alpine adventures, but most of all, continue to develop the passion for the lifelong sport of alpine skiing through a fun and safe program that foster friendships, respect and other life skills. Skiing will involve all terrain and some gate training. We encourage kids to forerun or participate in local races if desired. A weekend trip is being planned to another ski resort if participants are interested.

Skiers coming into this program must be 13 years old, or older, and graduated from the Race Tigers or E2 program and/or some other equivalent program and caliber of skiing. Skiers will also be expected to participate in some dryland training in the fall starting September.

Sundays 9:30 am – 2:30 pm from beginning of Dec. to mid March – 20-30 minute lunch breaks (on colder /poorer weather days a longer break or multiple breaks will take place; that time will be used for education on topics such as skiing, nutrition, coaching, instructing, avalanche training etc.)

If you have any questions regarding the KStars program, please do not hesitate to contact Sally and Tom Stewart at 542-7461 or teamstewart@shaw.ca  Please contact us BEFORE you register.

ALPINE PROGRAMS:

K1: 11-12 year olds $1200.00
K2/U16: 13-15 year olds $1300.00
Registration Deadline: November 1, 2011
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Our K program provides professional coaching for kids who are keen to spend lots of time on snow and become strong alpine skiers or alpine ski racers. A balance of all-mountain skiing as well as race training helps to build skiing skill and a life long passion for the sport. The season starts with dryland training in September. On-snow training starts near the end of November and continues thru first part of April on most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Optional Thursday training will also be added as the season progresses and is available to all K2/U16 participants at no additional cost. There are several race events throughout the season that are not mandatory; however, all athletes are encouraged to test their skills in these fun, competitive events.

J1– J2 FIS: 15-19 year olds $2400.00 (includes BC Alpine fees)
Registration Deadline: November 1, 2011

Our J programs provide a continuation of the K program with professional coaching and continued emphasis on skill development. For the competitive racer, the FIS program provides comprehensive race training and an introduction to regional, national and international competition.

Masters: $350.00
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Specific training and race schedules TBA.

For more information on the Alpine Programs contact: John Armstrong at johnarmstrong4@shaw.ca or contact the Parent Reps, listed on the CONTACT US page.