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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U12 skiers can choose to attend from 2 to 4 days per week, one or two weekend days and one or two weeknights. Skiers meet their coaches ready to ski every morning at 8:30 and are picked up at 15:00 on the weekend and every Tuesday and Thursday evening between 18:00 and 21:00 Between drop off and pick up your child will be fully supervised by our professional coaching staff.
Coaching Fees
Weekend Day (Saturday or Sunday) + 1 Week Night (Tuesday or Thursday)
Full Program: 2 Weekend Days (Saturday or Sunday) + 2 Week Nights (Tuesday + Thursday)
Coaching fees are for the base program only and do not include the membership fee (ACA insurance $120.24), membership fee ($200/family), camps, race entries and race associated costs.
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Early bird pricing ends October 31st. All membership dues must be paid on or before this date in order to qualify for the discount.
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1 weeknight add on ($100): For those in the 1 weekday and 1 weeknight training program, but would like a little more time on snow, you can add on the additional weeknight training! Please note night training focuses mostly on gate training and drills.
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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 October 1st for the Earlybird price, January 1st at the regular season price or if the program fills up.
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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.