U14 Competition Team

This program develops ski racing techniques and tactics for experienced racers. Racers will continue with Giant Slalom and Slalom, and be introduced to Super G.

  • PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    U14 Team members will generally have 5-8 years’ experience in the sport as well as YSL race series experience.

  • PROGRAM DATES AND DAYS

    • November training camp for extra fee - dates & location TBD
    • December 9 through March 24 
    • Saturday and Sunday 9am – 3pm with a break for lunch; Heritage T-Bar available 9-12
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2-4pm on Chair 2 and/or 4-6pm on Heritage T-Bar starting January 3
    • 5-day holiday camp December 27 – 31, 9am – 3pm with a break for lunch
    • Summer dryland conditioning 2-3 days/week afternoons starting July 22
    • Fitness testing May and September

  • PROGRAM DETAILS

    Still focused on maintaining a fun environment, the program emphasizes ski racing tactics while continuing to develop basic technical skills. Throughout the season, training time is split the following way:

    • 50% coached free skiing and drills
    • 50% training in gates

    Directed free skiing will continue to be a focus for the development of fundamental skiing skills and technical competence. In gate training, athletes will develop the technical and tactical skills for Slalom and Giant Slalom and begin to focus on Super G skills as well.


    Summer conditioning included in program:

    • 2 -3 days per week starting in mid-July through mid-November
    • Physical assessment dates in May and September
  • COSTS

    • $2,950 if registered and paid 75% on or before 9/30/23
    • $3,350 after 9/30/23
    • A payment plan is possible
    • Scholarships are available
    • Coach travel expenses to races are invoiced equally to attending families

  • EQUIPMENT NEEDED

    • FIS approved hard shell ski helmet covering ears   
    • SL and GS skis; SG skis optional, and FVSEF has several pairs to loan for season
    • SL protective gear: pole guards, chin guard, shin guards
    • Back protector recommended for SG
    • Mouth guard recommended
  • ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

    • Summer Camps (see camps menu)
    • November Thanksgiving Camp - tentatively scheduled for 11/22-26 (extra cost) – in Panorama, BC.

ATHLETE REGISTRATION 2023-2024

FVSEF 23-24 ATHLETE REGISTRATION
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