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 days per week starting in August through mid-November
- Physical assessment dates in May and September