Mount Snow’s Training Center is one of New England’s premier freestyle, alpine race and snowboard education and competition centers. Our specialized seasonal programs afford young athletes the opportunity to further enhance their love of their sport through our Development and Competitions Programs.
Development Program – Dec. 5th, 2009 – Mar. 14th, 2010
Our 15-week Development Program is for skiers and riders ages 6 through 18 who can ski/ride the majority of terrain at Mount Snow, and focuses on developing sound skills and the technical aspects of snowboarding, all mountain skiing & freestyle skiing. Participants in ski schools are matched with a coach based on their area of interest and their ability level. One coach oversees a small group of kids whose skills and abilities complement each other. This coach works with them on a weekly basis, helping them to become proficient in the use of Mount Snow’s terrain features and encouraging the development of their skills. The Development Program provides the personalized attention of working with the same coach each session (in instances when the coach cannot make a weekend we have substitute coaches to fill in) and the group confidence of learning with familiar faces. The program is also an environment in which the participants are able to have fun and form lasting friendships.
This program also features exciting social and on-snow activities. Perennial favorites include our Crazy Hat Race, Obstacle Course, Family Race and end-of-season Ice Cream and Awards Party. These programs are a great "feeder" for our Competition Programs and ultimately the Mount Snow Academy.
The skiing program features 2 specialty areas: All Mountain and Freestyle. The All Mountain program concentrates on developing all around skiers along with aspects of racing skills. The Freestyle program trains skiers in all aspects of bumps, jumps and terrain park.
Kids are grouped first according to their ability level and then by their age as of December 2009. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday, 12/5-3/14, from 8:30am-12:45pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/28-12/30.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EVENTS:
JANUARY 17TH - FUN RACE
JANUARY 31ST - JUMPING DAY
FEBRUARY 14TH - VALENTINE'S DAY RACE
FEBRUARY 21ST - CRAZY HAT DAY RACE
MARCH 7TH - OBSTACLE COURSE DAY
MARCH 13TH - PARENT/CHILD RACE
MARCH 14TH - ICE CREAM SOCIAL
2009-2010 Development Program season pricing:
$1120 for the first child $1040 for each additional sibling
*Program cost does not include Mount Snow Season Pass.
Our Competition Programs offer young athletes the opportunity to dream big and strive to reach their highest goals. This 18-week Vermont ski school program trains athletes to compete in alpine racing, snowboarding and freestyle skiing. Our professional and seasoned coaching staff motivates, instructs and mentors athletes as young as 8 years old up to 18 years old. Athletes will learn the technical aspects of their sport, in a fun and challenging environment that promotes good sportsmanship.
Alpine Competitions: This program is to train and develop athletes who wish to excel in the world of alpine racing. Training will focus on free skiing with specific skill development. As well gate training for Slalom, GS and Super G. Our JI and JII (ages 15-18) program offers training and coaching for Eastern USSA events (specific events that there will be coaching at is pre-determined by Head Alpine Coach). As well we are a training ground for high school racers who are looking for a weekend training regiment to improve their skills for their local race teams. If you are competing with us at USSA events you must join USSA as well as the Mount Snow Ski Club. Participants must be able to master the majority of the mountain terrain and ride all lifts. All new applicants must be screened before acceptance to ensure the readiness of the athlete and proper program placement. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday, 11/28-3/28, from 8:00am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/28-12/30.
Our JIII – JV (ages 8-14) programs compete in the Southern Vermont Council of VARA (Vermont Alpine Racing Association). For the past several years, athletes have qualified for and competed in the Junior Olympics and Future Stars. All JIII – JV competitors must be a member of the Mount Snow Ski Club, USSA and VARA. Participants must be able to master the majority of the mountain terrain and ride all lifts. All new applicants must be screened before acceptance to ensure the readiness of the athlete and proper program placement. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday, 11/28-3/28, from 8:00am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/28-12/30.
2009-2010 Alpine Competitions Program season pricing:
$1200 for each competitor $1150 for each additional sibling
*Program cost does not include Mount Snow Season Pass.
Snowboard Competitions: This program is designed for riders who want to compete in the racing (slalom and giant slalom) and freestyle (halfpipe, slopestyle and boardercross) aspects of USSA and United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA) sanctioned events. For the past several years, athletes have competed in the Freestyle Championships, Junior Freestyle Olympics, Junior World Championships and the National Freestyle Championships. All competitors must be members of the USASA Southern Vermont Series.
Participants must be able to master the majority of the mountain terrain and ride all lifts. All new applicants must be screened before acceptance to ensure the readiness of the athlete and proper program placement. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday, 11/28-3/28, from 8:00am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/28-12/30.
2009-2010 Snowboard Competitions Program season pricing:
$1200 for each competitor $1150 for each additional sibling
*Program cost does not include Mount Snow Season Pass.
Freestyle Competitions: This program offers coaching to athletes who compete in moguls, big air and slopestyle sanctioned events. All freestyle skiers can compete in Eastern USSA events. For the past several years, athletes have competed in the Freestyle Championships, Junior Freestyle Olympics, Junior World Championships and the National Freestyle Championships. All competitors must be members of the USSA.
Applicants must be able to master the majority of the mountain terrain and ride all lifts. All new applicants must be screened before acceptance to ensure the readiness of the athlete and proper program placement. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday, 11/28-3/28, from 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/28-12/30.
New for this season is our Friday add on program. Mike Decker will head up this additional day of training from 9am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm, every Friday the program runs throughout the season. The Friday add on program must be purchased along with the regular program.
2009-2010 Freestyle Competitions Program season pricing:
$1200 for each competitor $1150 for each additional sibling $800 for Freestyle Friday add on (must be purchased along with regular program)
*Program cost does not include Mount Snow Season Pass.
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