The B program focuses on building strong fundamental skills and proper skiing techniques on the diverse terrain at Killington. The U10 Team will attend VARA Mid-Vermont Council races during the season. They will also have opportunities to race in intermountain races. This program is an introduction to alpine ski racing.

Ages: 8-9 (as of Dec. 31, 2015) 2006 & 2007 birth years

Program Details
The U10 program focuses on fun, foundational development through skill training, drills, Giant Slalom (GS) gate training and all-mountain directed free skiing, will also include an introduction to Stubby Slalom (SL) gate training. Skiers develop sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork while receiving an introduction to alpine ski racing fundamentals, technique and tactical skill development, etiquette and competition arena protocols through participation in racing. Specific emphasis will be on a basic, balanced athletic stance to elite exploration of new limits in specific events and terrain while building confidence, positive self-talk, work ethic and perseverance.

2015-2016 Season will consist of the following:

• Participants will participate in USSA Skills Quest Assessment
• Particioants will also attend MVC U10 Festival

Program Requirements and information

• USSA Youth Membership and VARA membership are required in order to compete.
• All programs must be paid in full by the first day of the program. No exceptions will be made without prior arrangements with the competitions program director.
• A helmet is mandatory and must meet USSA criteria for GS training and racing, including a hard shell over the ears (helmets must cover the “head and ears” with a hard shell).
• Recommended:  Combination ski, comfortable warm boots, and warm clothing.
• Membership in the Killington Ski Club is required for all KSC/KMS program members. This membership entitles you to full use of the club building, including tuning facilities, as well as participation in KSC-sponsored social activities and other offerings.
• Participation in the KSC/KMS Work Obligation Program is required for all families in the competition programs. This allows us to adequately staff competition events at Killington and provide a quality experience for our athletes in their home events.
• Each athlete must have a Killington Unlimited Season Pass.
• The coaching staff will send weekly emails with logistical details for the upcoming weekend.

Program Fees

• $1,490.00 on or before October 15
• $1,590.00 from October 16 to November 17
• $1,690.00 after November 18

Please familiarize yourself with our Program Insurance Policy (PIP) as we do not issue refunds. Please familiarize yourself with our mandatory KSC/KMS Work Obligation Program.

Program Dates/Meeting Times/Holiday Period Training/Lunch:

• Program starts Sunday October 4, with Conditioning programs at Killington Mountain School from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. the following Sundays October 18 and 25 as well as November 1
• On Sunday October 11, at 9 a.m., all athletes will participate in the Columbus Day Weekend Annual Hike to the top of Killington Mountain, followed by refreshment’s and activities at the KMS Open House
• On-snow program starts Saturday, December 5
• Optional November training with coaches TBD by coaches and weather
• No training on Thanksgiving Weekend
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Holiday Training Camp: Dec 28, 29, and 30 with a half day on the 31st
• February Training Camp: February 13, 14 and 15 as well as 19, 20, 21, and 22, as well as 26, 27, and 28
• Lunch Time: 12 – 12:30 p.m.
• The program schedule includes 40 and a half days on-snow
• All scheduled training and competition is dependent on weather and snow conditions
• The program ends on March 26, 2016

U10 PROGRAM REGISTRATION