The U14 Alpine Racing program is for motivated skiers born in 2013 and 2014 who love to ski race and enjoy competition. Athletes begin to spend more time in gates learning tactics and managing speed in the race course. However, plenty of time is still spent skiing the whole mountain to strengthen fundamental skiing skills, challenge the skiers’ balance and to have fun. Skiers participate in U.S. Ski & Snowboard Rocky Mountain Division competitions. Participation in the dryland program is expected to establish a base of fitness to help the skiers minimize injury risk and ski their best, but fall sports are encouraged too, and the dryland plan can be adapted for those in fall sports.
Dryland Training: Starting September 8
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
On-Snow Training: Mid-November through April 11
Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Bonus training sessions may be offered during Christmas Break, Blues Break and scheduled off days for the Steamboat School District.
Skill Requirement
Completed either U12 Alpine, U12 Alpine Race & Jump, U12 Alpine Race Ski Meister program or equivalent of 2-4 years of racing experience recommended. Comfortable on all-mountain terrain.
Equipment
Skiers should have and consistently maintain GS and slalom skis, properly fitted junior race ski boots, helmet, goggles with UV lenses, speed suit, back protector, slalom pole guards, and shin guards. Super G skis* and goggles with clear/night lenses recommended. Helmets must have a FIS approved sticker shown.
Passes
Must have full IKON pass and Howelsen Hill Pass.
Competition Information
Skiers participate in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) Age Class Series, selected SYNC Cup races, and Junior Championship events.
Memberships
U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor membership is required. NOTE: The U14 age group is for skiers born in 2013 and 2014, but 2012 year of birth skiers who want fewer days of training than the U16 program and do not wish to compete in the full SYNC Cup competition schedule may also join the alpine U14 program.
Team Jacket
Athletes are issued a SSWSC jacket in the fall to use for the season. Team training bib can be purchased in the fall.
Age Group
12-13 years old. Must be 12 years old by December 31, 2026.
Payment and Payment Plans: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships: SSWSC offers the EZ Program Fee Scholarships for local families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) up to $175,000 for winter and summer programs and up to $250,000 for competitive programs. All EZ Program Fee Scholarship applicants are required to submit a current 1040 or 1040EZ tax return to determine eligibility.
