U12 | Alpine Winter Programs | Steamboat Springs CO

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 March 15.

Requirements

Skill requirement: Comfortable on blue and black runs. 3-4 years of skiing experience. Racing experience is a plus but is not necessary.
Equipment: Slalom skis, properly fitted junior ski boots, helmet, and goggles with UV lenses are required. GS skis, speed suit, slalom pole guards, shin guards and goggles with clear/night lenses are recommended.
Passes: Must have full IKON pass and Howelsen Hill Pass.
Competition information: Skiers are encouraged to compete in the RMD Age Class Series and RMD U12 Finale. On these race weekends, no training in Steamboat is provided.
Memberships: U.S. Ski & Snowboard alpine membership required for RMD Age Class races.
Age: The U12 age group is all athletes born in 2013 and 2014. (AGE GROUP GUIDELINES)

Schedule

Dryland Training:
Wednesday and Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill starting September 18.

On-Snow Training: Mid-November through April 13
Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Thursday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill or 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Steamboat Resort*
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Sunday, 10 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.

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

2024-2025 Program Fee

2024-2025 Program Fee: $5,450 plus $450 refundable work deposit

Payment Plan: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. Credit cards, eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, and checks are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.
Work Deposit Program: SSWSC requires a work deposit for each family. During the registration process, the program fee listed includes the work deposit. Families can earn back the work deposit by volunteering for SSWSC or opt out of volunteering and donate the work deposit to SSWSC. Find more information on the Work Deposit Program HERE.
Ride the SSWSC Bus: SSWSC offers after-school bus transportation from Steamboat Springs public schools to Howelsen Hill for SSWSC elementary and middle school athletes, 1st through 8th grades, on their scheduled training days. Sign up during the registration process. CLICK HERE for more information.
Scholarships: SSWSC offers scholarships for program fees through a one-step EZ Scholarship process during registration and enrollment. For more information on additional program fee scholarships and other scholarship opportunities, check out the scholarship pages on our website.

U12 Alpine Race Ski Meister

Schedule

Dryland Training:
Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill starting September 17 (Cross Country)
Wednesday and Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill starting September 18 (Alpine dryland)
Friday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill starting September 20 (Jumping)

On-Snow Training: Mid-November through April 13
Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill (XC thru March 12)
Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Thursday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill or 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Steamboat Resort*
Friday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen (Jumping thru March 15)
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Sunday, 10 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.

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

Passes: Must have Howelsen Hill All-Access Pass in addition to Steamboat Resort Pass.

2024-2025 Program Fee

2024-2025 Program Fee: $6,275 plus $450 work deposit

Payment Plan: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. Credit cards, eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, and checks are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.
Work Deposit Program: SSWSC requires a work deposit for each family. During the registration process, the program fee listed includes the work deposit. Families can earn back the work deposit by volunteering for SSWSC or opt out of volunteering and donate the work deposit to SSWSC. Find more information on the Work Deposit Program HERE.
Ride the SSWSC Bus: SSWSC offers after-school bus transportation from Steamboat Springs public schools to Howelsen Hill for SSWSC elementary and middle school athletes, 1st through 8th grades, on their scheduled training days. Sign up during the registration process. CLICK HERE for more information.
Scholarships: SSWSC offers scholarships for program fees through a one-step EZ Scholarship process during registration and enrollment. For more information on additional program fee scholarships and other scholarship opportunities, check out the scholarship pages on our website.

U12 Alpine Race & Jump

Schedule

Dryland Training:
Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill starting September 18
Friday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill starting September 20 (Jumping)

On-Snow Training: Mid-November through April 13
Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Thursday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill or 5:30-7:30pm at Steamboat Resort*
Friday, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen (Jumping through March 15)
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Sunday, 10 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.

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

2024-2025 Program Fee

2024-2025 Program Fee: $5,975 plus $450 work deposit

Payment Plan: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. Credit cards, eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, and checks are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.
Work Deposit Program: SSWSC requires a work deposit for each family. During the registration process, the program fee listed includes the work deposit. Families can earn back the work deposit by volunteering for SSWSC or opt out of volunteering and donate the work deposit to SSWSC. Find more information on the Work Deposit Program HERE.
Ride the SSWSC Bus: SSWSC offers after-school bus transportation from Steamboat Springs public schools to Howelsen Hill for SSWSC elementary and middle school athletes, 1st through 8th grades, on their scheduled training days. Sign up during the registration process. CLICK HERE for more information.
Scholarships: SSWSC offers scholarships for program fees through a one-step EZ Scholarship process during registration and enrollment. For more information on additional program fee scholarships and other scholarship opportunities, check out the scholarship pages on our website.