Alpine Youth Programs

Link to the 2023-24 race calendar

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The Alpine Youth Racing Programs Please call Vanessa with any questions 406-208-1875

Development program – Skiers ski one day a week, Saturday, with trained Silver Run coaches dedicated to this group. While exploring the mountain, athletes build skills following the US Ski and Snowboard Alpine Training System matrix. Skiers will have fun in the occasional racecourse and free skiing to develop skills to become lifetime skiers. Skiers will learn and perform directed drills from their coach, and Group sizes never exceed eight athletes per coach. Participants need to be able to ride the chair unsupervised, get in and out of their equipment on their own and have basic stopping and turning skills. Must be able to ski green runs confidently.

Training times are 9 am to 3 pm with a 45-minute unsupervised lunch. The program begins on January 6 and ends on April 6. Participants will need ski equipment, helmets, and a season pass (not included). For ages 7 to 14, the price is $875 for the season and includes entry to 2 club races held at Red Lodge Mtn. and pre-season dry land conditioning in both Red Lodge and Billings. There is an early bird discount that ends Oct. 31.

Youth Ski League (YSL) program – Skiers ski two days a week, Saturday and Sunday, with certified coaches dedicated to this group. Training days are based on fun first. Athletes train in race courses and free skiing to develop high-level ski skills and racing. Skiers will train in Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Skillsquest courses to challenge and help grow their skiing and racing abilities. Many portions of ski days will also be dedicated to directed skill-based drills to fine-tune skills and abilities on the slope. Video will be taken and analyzed with a coach to understand their skiing further and improve. Athletes in this program should participate in either the Development program or Red Lodge Mountain’s alpine training team before registering for this program. Skiers must be able to ski blue runs confidently.

Training times are 9 am to 3 pm with a 45-minute unsupervised lunch. The program begins on December 3 and ends on April 9. Participants will need race helmets and race ski gear (skis for SL, GS, and rock/free skis recommended). Silver Run has race ski season rentals available. Participants should race in the Northern Division Youth Ski League races to get accustomed to competition, help foster further growth in the sport in the Northern Division and broaden connections outside a child’s specific friend groups. Athletes will need a US Ski and Snowboard competitors license to do this. The cost for racing (entry fees, travel expenses, etc. are not included in the tuition. For ages 7 to 18. The cost is $1160 for the season–including pre-season dry land conditioning, and a week-long camp between Christmas and New Year’s Day. There is an early bird discount that ends Oct. 31. 2023.

Competitive program – Skiers ski multiple days a week. Training is offered on the weekends and ½ day on Wednesday and Friday. A few additional days (school holidays) will be added if there is a desire. Athletes will be counseled by US Ski and Snowboard certified coaches in physical conditioning, nutrition, and sports psychology to allow optimal athletic performance. Skiers are coached in SL, GS, and SG disciplines, following the US Ski and Snowboard Alpine Training system matrix. Training will be in and out of the race course, utilizing exercises and drills to develop high-level skiing and racing in a fun team atmosphere. Coaches will video record training and free ski runs so the athlete can critique their skiing alongside a coach. Brower timing systems are also used on some training days to give live timed feedback to the racer. Proper ski and protective equipment are required, as is a competitor’s US ski and Snowboard license. The program begins December 3 and ends April 9 for ages 12 to 18. The cost is $1545 for the season, including pre-season dryland conditioning and a week-long camp between Christmas and New Year’s. There is and early bird discount through Oct. 31.

Punchcards for additional training: in addition to a regular program, athletes can choose to purchase a punch card that will give them 5 extra training sessions (either weekend or mid-week). Cost is $250 for 5 full day sessions. A mid-week punch card is available for 8 half day training sessions either Wed. or Fri. for $250. Punchards are a great way for kids from other teams to train with us mid-week.

Parent Volunteers: We rely heavily on parent volunteers! upon fulfilling the 15-hour requirement per family you will not be charged the $200 volunteer fee. Hours must be filled by the End of the Season.

Scholarships are available:

We welcome and encourage athletes who find tuition to be a burden to apply for a scholarship. APPLIATINS ARE DUE SEPT 30, 2023. Here is a link to apply:

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Find more information in this athlete handbook. 2023-24 athlete handbook

Here is a link to register: