Alpine Racing Programs

TEAM DISCOVERY (AGES 6-14)

Team Discovery is a Saturday training program that provides budding young ski racers the start they need to become great skiers. Our goal is to develop solid all-around skiing skills by using a variety of drills and progressions taking advantage of all the mountain's terrain. Team Discovery is an appropriate stepping stone from ATP Devo and NASTAR recreational racing into the entry level USSA (US Ski Association) Youth Ski League series races. Strong skiers that can ski all of the terrain on the mountain but have never been in a racing or teaching program can also start here. Skiers are grouped by age and their ability during the first weeks of the season, and ski with the same professional coaches throughout the season for consistency and individual attention. 

DATES:
Saturdays, Nov. 19, 2011 thru Mar. 24, 2012. Team Discovery includes the Holiday Camp held Dec. 27-31, 2011 but does not meet Christmas Eve (Sat., Dec 24, 2011). Meets 8:30am-3:30pm. 

COST:
$1050 includes Winter Park/Mary Jane Season Pass. $100 late fee for registrations received after 10/15/2011. 

DISCOVERY SMARTWOOL (AGES 15-21)

Whether you're new to the sport, or you just love the thrill of arcing turns down the mountain, this Saturday training program for you. Team Discovery Smartwool is a continuation of our younger Discovery program bringing with it the core values that focus on Fundamentals, Carving, and Fun Competition. The focus of this group is to enjoy and excel in the Smartwool USSA series within the Rocky Mountain Division. Don't forget about the Loveland Derby at the end of the season. This is a race focused on costumes and fun and a little bit on ski racing. Great FUN! 

DATES:
Saturdays, Nov. 19, 2011 thru Mar. 24, 2012. Team Discovery includes the Holiday Camp held Dec. 27-31, 2011 but does not meet Christmas Eve (Sat., Dec 24, 2011). Meets 8:30am-3:30pm. 

COST:
$1295 includes Winter Park/Mary Jane Season Pass. $100 late fee for registrations received after 10/15/2011.

J5 TEAM (AGES 8-10)

The J5 age group is usually the second step of the development ladder for alpine racers at Winter Park. Following the USSA Alpine Training System, athletes will work as a team in developing all mountain skiing skills. Creativity and fun are the goals of training using directed and undirected free skiing, gate drills, and full length training. The competition of the J5 group consists of at home events such as "The Raging Age Class Team Series," the divisional Age Class events, NASTAR, and specific J5 USSA races. The fundamentals of Giant Slalom and Slalom are the focus throughout the season and a special Holiday Camp is part of the fun for the J5's!

DATES:
Nov. 19, 2011 thru Apr. 1, 2012. Includes the Alpine Holiday Camp held Dec. 27-31, 2011 but does not meet Christmas weekend. Meets Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am-3:30pm.

COST:
$1700 includes Winter Park/Mary Jane Season Pass. $100 late fee for registrations received after 10/15/2011.

J4 TEAM (AGES 11-12)

The 11 and 12 year old athletes create a dynamo team that continues to use the whole mountain to enhance their fundamentals. These strong skiers will be involved in competitions throughout the Rockies, racing in USSA Age Class events, J4 Super G events, Jr. Olympic Qualifiers and Regional (J4 Jr. Olympics) or Divisional (Council Cup) Championship events. A stronger commitment to the sport by the athlete is part of the growth of J4's and this program is offered Friday, Saturday, Sunday plus holiday camp. J4's will also be introduced to physical conditioning and sports psychology throughout the season. Full-time age class training with is available Tuesday through Sunday. See full-time information below for details.

DATES:
Nov. 11, 2011 thru Apr. 1, 2012. Includes the Thanksgiving Camp held Nov 21-23, 2011 and the Alpine Holiday Camp held Dec. 27-31, 2011. The J4 Team does not meet Dec 24-25. Meets Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-3:30pm and Fridays from 9am-3:30pm. Fridays are optional for Front Range skiers.

COST:
$1950 includes Winter Park/Mary Jane Season Pass. $100 late fee for registrations received after 10/15/2011.

J3 TEAM (AGES 13-14)

The 13 and 14 year old athletes continue their fundamental work as they find the challenge of finite balance required especially difficult as the body is growing. Coaches continue to use creative drills in and out of the gates to test and teach the athletes how to "be their own best coach!" Always a great social group, the team travels to events including Age Class USSA races, Jr. Olympic Qualifiers and either the Divisional J3 Championships (Council Cup) or the Regional J3 Championships (J3 Jr. Olympics). Other events may include attending Smartwool and Collegiate invitational races where the athletes are introduced to USSA points races. To accommodate the commitment of the J3's, our program is offered as part time (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) or as full time program (Tuesday thru Sunday). See Full-Time page for details on the full-time program.

DATES:
Nov. 11, 2011 thru Apr. 1, 2012. Includes the Thanksgiving Camp held Nov 21-23, 2011 and the Alpine Holiday Camp held Dec. 27-31, 2011. The J3 Team does not meet Dec 24-25. Meets Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-3:30pm and Fridays from 9am-3:30pm. Fridays are optional for Front Range skiers.

COST:
$2100 includes Winter Park/Mary Jane Season Pass. $100 late fee for registrations received after 10/15/2011.

J1/J2 TEAM (AGES 15-21)

The J1/J2 Team is for athletes who ski at a high level, have a great attitude and love to compete. This program gives access to those who can make it up for a long weekend, spend their holidays and spring breaks at Winter Park, and plans to travel with the team to events all over Colorado. The goal for these athletes is to excel at the Smartwool and Junior FIS races without sacrificing good fundamentals and tactics. J1/J2 Team meets Friday (optional), Saturday, and Sunday.

DATES:
Nov. 11, 2011 thru Apr. 1, 2012. Includes the Thanksgiving Camp held Nov 21-23, 2011 and the Alpine Holiday Camp held Dec. 27-31, 2011. The J1/J2 Team does not meet Dec 24-25. Meets Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-3:30pm and Fridays from 9am-3:30pm. Fridays are optional for Front Range skiers.

COST:
$2245 includes Winter Park/Mary Jane Season Pass. $100 late fee for registrations received after 10/15/2011.

Full-Time Team Winter Park

Full-time Team Winter Park is a highly intensive program dedicated to the serious, motivated and experienced racer. Our program offers a forum where dedicated athletes can achieve their highest aspirations in sport. The team trains regularly September through April with several optional summer camps and projects both on and off snow. Participants also take part in supervised dryland sessions throughout the summer and fall. 

Winter training takes place in the afternoons on Tuesdays through Thursdays, and all day Fridays through Sundays. (East Grand Middle School students train the above days except for Wednesdays.) Middle school and high school athletes enroll in the East Grand School District where schedules are arranged for core classes to take place in the morning, and student/athletes are transported to the ski area at lunch time for afternoon training. East Grand is on a 4-day school week, so skiers have a full day of training on Friday - it doesn't get any better! 

Post graduate athletes will train on some weekday mornings for more individually focused sessions. On-snow training in Colorado begins in late October off-site and the first weekend of November at Winter Park. Training takes place mainly on our FIS race trails, but we're able to move all over the mountain to practice on a variety of terrain for upcoming events.

The full-time program has helped develop members of the United States Ski Team, Junior World Championships competitors, NCAA All-Americans and numerous Junior Olympic medalists. 

Full-time Team Winter Park requires advance approval from the head coach. Commitment and attitude are the most important attributes we're looking for; with dedication and a positive outlook, skiing performance will take care of itself. In addition to the program registration, new skiers to the full-time program contact the Competition Center to obtain coach approval to join the full-time program.

BONUS TRAINING AT ECHO MOUNTAIN

Back by popular demand, Front Range ski racers can enhance their training program with our night training program at Echo Mountain on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Echo Mountain is just fifteen minutes from Evergreen, and offers good terrain and lighted skiing at night. Our Echo Mountain training program will be staffed with Competition Center coaches and will feature lots of video and fast turnaround for productive sessions. Ability and age class level athletes are invited to try our 1-night or 2-night a week program, and YSL and Masters participants can sign up for our 1 night a week program. 10-session punch passes or nightly drop-in is also available. Any USSA level skier is welcome to join us. Wednesday night training for ability, age class, and Masters racers. Thursday night training for ability, age class, and YSL skiers. Click Here to register.

Visit our Adult Program page for information on Alpine Masters Program!

Summer Camps

In the more than twenty years that Team Winter Park has conducted summer camps, we have seen amazing turnarounds in the skiing of our camp participants. Summer camps are an excellent place for athletes to immerse themselves in the sport that they love, without the pressures of racing and school. The environment is more relaxed, the weather is warm, and there is more time to spend on the fundamentals of the sport. There is also time to build stronger relationships with teammates and coaches and to engage in fun activities off the ski hill as well as on-snow. We welcome skiers from other teams to join our camps, and often new friendships develop that last through seasons to come. We encourage you to read about our camps below, and hope you can join us this summer for some great skiing, and more!

MEMORIAL DAY CAMP

Kick-off the "new" racing season with close-to-home and cost-effective Alpine agility camp in Winter Park and Fraser. Our focus is on developing fun and creative dryland activities for the athletes that can be continued through the summer and fall as prep for skiing next season.

DATES:
May 26-28, 2012

Click here to download the information/registration and release packet.

MAMMOTH CAMP

*2012  summer camp information coming soon*

The two sessions of the Technical Skills Camp at Mammoth are ideal for summer training and is an excellent progression from Spring Camps for motivated J4 and older junior racers.

DATES:
Session #1 June 5-9, 2011
Session #2 June 10-17, 2011 

Click here for to download the info and registration packet.
Click here to download the Mammoth Code of Conduct form.
Click here to download the Mammoth participant release.
Click here to download the Comp Center Summer participant release.

GS/SL TACTICS CAMP AT MOUNT HOOD

*2012 summer camp information coming soon*

In August we build on the technical skills learned in May and June and start to move into more gate drills and test line and speed. This time of year is excellent in Mt. Hood with fewer crowds, good snow, and good carryover into fall and winter training.

DATES:
August 2-10, 2011

COST:
2011 pricing: $1800 for Comp Center members, $1900 for non-members.

TRANSPORTATION:  see registration packet

COACHES:
TBA.

Click here for information and registration.