Under 16 Alpine Skiing Program

Learn to race from start to finish. 

All Cypress Ski Club programs have been developed to follow Alpine Canada’s recommendations for Long Term Skier Development for Alpine Ski Racing, as detailed in their AIM-2-WIN model.

The U16 program corresponds to the “Learn to Race” stage, and the key focus is train start to finish, as fast as possible and develop specific fitness for ski racing. Refining specific racing skills is also highlighted at this stage. Developing effective time management in order to combine school and training-racing becomes very important.

In addition to regular training, there are also competitive opportunities through Coast Zone races which culminate with the annual Provincial championships. Athletes can expect 5-6 races within the Coast Zone and provincial races in any of the zones within BC. In addition, athletes may qualify for U16 Westerns, U16 Nationals and Whistler Cup. All races are additional costs and not included in program fees.

Training camps are offered year round. They are optional and their cost is not included in the program fee. These typically include Whistler Super Camp, Glacier Camp in Whistler in July, and Fall Camp in Apex or nearby mountain with snow, Speed Camp in Whistler. Additional camps may be added throughout the season.

Registration Information

Years of Birth

for Season 2024-2025

2009-2010

Program Info

This program will further develop the racer to perform in racing conditions, preparing them to take the step to FIS level racing. A number of summer camps will be available, in order to keep fitness and skiing skills to the highest standard.

  • Weekends plus Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. Friday training is also offered during the day.
  • Christmas camp included. Spring Break camp optional
  • Starts when the mountain opens in December
  • Spring, summer and fall camps an integral part of the program, at additional costs
  • Off season dryland an integral part of the program
  • Racers should ski a minimum of 4 days a week
  • Training time is from 8:30am to 2:00pm during weekends and Fridays, and from 5:00pm to 8pm during weekdays.

Summer & Fall Dryland Training

While the on-hill season begins when snow falls, the dryland training season begins in June! Our optional summer and fall dryland sessions help prepare athletes for the season. Fees apply

Typically sessions are a weeknight and weekend from mid June through mid August. Fall sessions begin again in September through November.

U16 athletes are expected to attend or keep good conditioning during the summer and fall in consultation with the Program Director or Head Coach. In addition, BC Alpine Coast Zone will schedule baseline fitness testing for all athletes.

Duration

Starts with an optional Fall Camp. The on snow starts at Cypress as soon as the mountain opens. If Cypress opens late, alternative skiing sites will be chosen. Program ends second weekend of April.

Optional Races & Camps

In addition to regular training, there are also competitive opportunities through Coast Zone races which culminate with the annual Canadian National Championships (by qualification only). Athletes can expect 5-6 races within the Coast Zone and provincial races in any of the zones within BC. In addition, athletes may qualify for U16 Westerns and Whistler Cup. All races are additional costs and not included in program fees.

Training camps are offered year round. They are optional and their cost is not included in the program fee. Training camps during the school year take place, if possible, during long weekends to minimize children’s absence from school. These typically include Whistler Super Camp, Glacier Camp in Whistler in July, Fall Camp in Apex or nearby mountain with snow, Speed Camp in Whistler. Additional camps may be added throughout the season.

Camp and race fees vary and depend on participation and location. Every effort is done to minimize the costs while not compromising the safety of our children and the quality of training.

Program Cost

 $4,235

 

 

Additional Fees

Each athlete must pay BC Alpine insurance.  The BC Alpine insurance is paid at the time of Family Membership registration and is added onto the amount

All families must also have a Family Membership

Season passes and lift passes are not included.