The Alpine U14 Team is a competitive alpine racing program set in a fun and challenging environment on Killington Mountain, with races in Mid-Vermont that are USSA and VARA sanctioned competitions. The primary focus will be skill development of Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom (SL) racing Techniques, and a continued introduction to Super Giant Slalom. Mid Vermont Council consists of teams and races at Pico, Okemo, Middlebury, Suicide 6, Quechee and Killington.

Ages: 12-13 (as of Dec. 31, 2015) 2002 & 2003 birth years

Program Details

The Alpine U14 Team focuses on developing ski racing skills while continuing to develop a passion for the sport of skiing. Coaches will have specific goals for development with thorough training progressions. Progressions develop foundational skills at a higher level through a combination of fundamental drill work, gate training, race simulation, directed free-skiing and ski racing. Technical and tactical skill-development will range from the basic, balanced athletic stance to elite exploration of new limits in specific events and terrain. Further development will focus on developing confident, race-day routines and behavior expectations, with positive self-talk, work ethic, and perseverance.

2015-2016 Season will consist of the following:

• MVC Races
• MVC Super G Speed Camp
• U14 States (Quota-based)
• U14 Shootout ( Quota-based)

Program Requirements and information

• USSA 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.
• Helmets are required for both slalom and GS and must meet appropriate USSA criteria. For GS training and racing, a hard shell over the ears is mandatory (helmets must cover the "head and ears" with a hard shell).
• Recommended: 1 pair of GS skis, 1 pair of SL skis, may require a pair of SG skis. Coach’s discretion.
• 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

• $1,790.00 on or before October 15
• $1,890.00 from October 16 to November 17
• $1,990.00 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.

U14 program dates, meeting times, holiday period training and lunch:

• Program starts Sunday October 4, with Conditioning programs at Killington Mountain School from 9 a.m to 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

U14 PROGRAM REGISTRATION