The Development Team is an introduction to ski racing for athletes ages 7-12. The program's focus is on skiing the whole mountain with confidence. Directed free-skiing is supplemented with racing drills and learning the skills of slalom and giant slalom racing. Our experienced coaching staff bring a thoughtful methodology and structure to provide young skiers with a balanced introduction to racing that promotes the love for skiing as a life-time sport. Of course, the most important emphasis is on fun! The program is designed for a smooth transition into our Buddy Werner team.

Ability Requirements

Athletes must be skiing intermediate terrain with linked, parallel turns. Other requirements include: loading the chairlift without an adult. The ability to listen and follow directions from an adult; for example, ski from the top of the lift to the training course. Be mature enough to separate from parents without anxiety. There will be a try-out the first morning of the program for new team members. Those deemed not-ready for enrollment will receive a full refund.

Clothing

Proper warm clothing for Northwest skiing conditions (wet). Athletes should have a full change of clothes available at lunch including extra base layer, gloves, dry hat, goggles, etc.

Equipment

ONE pair all-mountain or junior race skis. Helmet, fitting goggles and poles are required.

Lift Tickets

Not included.  Athletes should purchase a Big S Unlimited Pass. TAS offers discounted season pass rates.  

[TAS online pass instructions]   [TAS mail in application]

Schedule

The program includes eight (8) Sunday training days: January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 26 (no training on Presidents' Day Weekend); March 4.

8:45am-3pm; lunch with parents 11:30-12:30

Racing

This program includes coaching at one race, the 1-90 Cup at Summit West on January 29th. 

Christmas Camp

Additional training days are available with our Buddy Werner Team over the Christmas holiday.  Participation limited to returning Development Team athletes and at the discretion of Head Development Team Coach.

Extension Program

Cost

$575

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