Alpine Racing U12, ages 10-11

This program is for kids who are interested in alpine racing and for kids who just want to work on their fundamental skiing skills using racing to teach those skills at a high level. Training includes skiing bumps, powder, trees, jumps, gates and steeps, equipment preparation and more. Skiers participate in the local Steamboat Cup Series and RMD Age Class races within the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Rocky Mountain Division. Athletes participating in fall sports do not need to attend dryland training that is in conflict with their practice schedule, but dryland is highly encouraged for all others. The U12 Ski Meisters and U12 Ski & Jump programs are options that include ski jumping and cross country skiing for a complete skiing skill set! Jumping and cross country training goes through at least March 16..

• Minimum skiing requirement: Comfortable on blue and black runs
• Equipment requirements: Slalom skis, properly fitted junior ski boots, helmet, and goggles with UV lenses. GS skis, speed suit, slalom pole guards, shin guards and goggles with clear/night lenses recommended.
• Season pass information: Must have ski passes to Howelsen Hill and to Steamboat Ski Resort - full Ikon pass recommended.
• Competition information: Skiers are encouraged to compete in the RMD Age Class Series and RMD U12 Finale.
• Licensing requirements: U.S. Ski & Snowboard alpine membership required for RMD Age Class races.

NOTE: For competitions, the U12 age group is all athletes born in 2012 and 2013.

U12 Alpine Racing

2023-2024 DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS: Starting October 4

Dryland Training: Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:30pm at Howelsen Hill starting October 4

On Snow Training: Mid-November through April 9
Wednesday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill
Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill or 5:30-7:30pm at Steamboat Resort*
Saturday, 8:30am-3:00pm at Steamboat Resort
Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm at Steamboat Resort

2023-2024 PROGRAM FEE: $5,150 plus $450 work deposit

Bonus training sessions may be offered during Christmas Break, Blues Break, and scheduled off days for the Steamboat School District.

*Thursday alpine sessions may be at Howelsen from 4:00-6:00pm or at Steamboat Resort 5:30pm-7:30pm. Location and time will be determined the week prior based on the training plan for the week.

U12 Alpine Race Ski Meister

2023-2024 DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS: Starting September 19

Dryland Training:
Tuesday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill starting September 19 (XC)
Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:30pmpm at Howelsen Hill starting October 4 (Alpine dryland)
Friday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill starting September 20 (Jumping)

On Snow Training: Mid-November through April 7
Tuesday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill (XC thru March 12)
Wednesday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill
Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill or 5:30-7:30pm at Steamboat Resort*
Friday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen (Jumping thru March 10)
Saturday, 8:30am-3:00pm at Steamboat Resort
Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm at Steamboat Resort

2023-2024 PROGRAM FEE: $5,975 plus $450 work deposit

Bonus training sessions may be offered during Christmas Break, Blues Break and scheduled off days for the Steamboat School District.

*Thursday alpine sessions may be at Howelsen from 4-6pm or at Steamboat Resort 5:30pm-7:30pm. Location and time will be determined the week prior based on the training plan for the week.

U12 Alpine Race & Jump

2023-2024 DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS: Starting September 20

Dryland Training:
Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:30pm at Howelsen Hill starting October 5
Friday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill starting September 20 (Jumping)

On Snow Training: Mid-November through April 7
Wednesday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill
Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill or 5:30-7:30pm at Steamboat Resort*
Friday, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen (Jumping through March 10)
Saturday, 8:30am-3:00pm at Steamboat Resort
Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm at Steamboat Resort

2023-2024 PROGRAM FEE: $5,675 plus $450 work deposit

Bonus training sessions may be offered during Christmas Break, Blues Break, and scheduled off days for the Steamboat School District.

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Questions about these programs?
Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Alpine Competitive Program Director