The U12 Program acts as a bridge between the Entry Level Program (U8/U10) and the Development Level Program (U14/U16). U12 skiers spend a greater amount of time training in gates than the U10 Level, but the fun and games aspect of the fundamental level are still included.
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U12 skiers build on the fundamental skills learned in the U10 level and develop their versatile skiing ability. Although racing is a central feature of the program, the consolidation of beginner-level skills is the focus. This is done through a mix of gate training and all-mountain skiing.
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The U12 program commences in December and usually finishes the beginning of April. There are three regional races, a number of away trips to Whistler and a year-end provincial race in Sun Peaks, all of which are optional.
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The U12 program has two-tier options:
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The U12 Core program will be one night and one weekend day. Athletes have the choice of Tuesday OR Thursday and either Saturday OR Sunday
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The U12 Accelerated program will be two week nights AND one weekend day. Athletes will train Tuesday and Thursday nights and will have the choice of either Saturday OR Sunday
We offer the option of Core and Accelerated U12 Programs to:
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To provide an improved progression of time on snow from 1st yr to 2nd year U12 athletes
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To provide options for athletes to provide more opportunity to choose their participation level so they can manage their academics, other sports, and budgets
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Skiers meet their coaches ready to ski every morning at 8:30 am and are picked up at 2:30 pm on the weekend and every Tuesday and Thursday evening between 5:30 and 8:30. Between drop off and pick up your child will be fully supervised by our professional coaching staff.
Coaching Fees
Core Program - Two training sessions weekly: Tuesday OR Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30 plus Saturday OR Sunday 8:30-2:30.
Accelerated Program: Three training sessions weekly: Tuesday AND Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30 plus Sat OR Sun 8:30-2:30.
Coaching fees are for the base program only and do not include the membership fee (ACA insurance $123.25), membership fee ($250/family), camps, race entries and race associated costs.
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Returns & Credits
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Membership, insurance, and program fees are totally non-refundable.
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Program fees can be credited forward to the following season only for medical reasons.
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Program fee credits will be pro-rated according to the schedule below.
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Any program fee credit to be forwarded will be applied within one month from receiving a written application for refund accompanied by a medical doctor’s certificate.
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Not paying for the program will automatically cancel the registration by December 1st.
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Medical Note Credit Request
Before November 30 = 100%
Before December 31 = 60%
Before January 31 = 40%
Before February 15 = 20%
Typical Day
Morning
8:15-8:30 – Athletes meet coaches
8:30-8:45 – Athletes and coaches go through their warm-up routines
8:45-11:30 – Drills, gate training, and vertical
11:30-12:30 – Lunch
12:30-2:30 – More Drills, gate training, and vertical
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Lunch | 11:30
There will be a lunch break outside at the race hut or alternate location. Snack time can range from 30-60 minutes depending on weather and group dynamics.
Good eating habits are set early on in life so please keep this in mind when packing your child’s snack. Sugar-laden food does not make for good ski racer fuel.
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End of Day | 2:30PM
Athletes meet parents at the race hut. This is a great time to talk to your child’s coach about any questions or concerns you may have.