Alpine Extended Training - Tuesday

The U16 Program is for alpine skiers ages 14 and 15 as of 12/31/24. Athletes in this age class race at a high level of competition in a series of 7 races across the State of Pennsylvania. Some athletes may qualify to race at regional and national events. These athletes compete on challenging race courses on difficult terrain. Candidates must have an established US Ski racing profile with one or more seasons of racing history. Athletes must be evaluated by Blue Mountain coaching staff to enroll. Any participant new to the program will be subject to tryouts at the beginning of the program. Program is scheduled to start Dec 14, 2024* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 23, 2025. Participants must attend both weekend sessions. Training times are 8:00a to 1:00p. Race days start earlier and can run all day. Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USSS membership and away race costs including race fees, lift tickets, travel, and lodging. A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. *Program start on-snow is dependent on Mountain having adequate terrain open.

Additional Alpine training sessions are held every Tuesday and Wednesday. Training times are 4:30pm to 6:00pm both days. This training is scheduled to start January 7, 2025 and end February 26, 2025. Racers who cannot attend two days per week may register for the day of the week that they wish to train. Extended training will better prepare our racers for the demands of competition. This program is limited to those racers who are presently enrolled in our Junior Racing Program and are competing in PARA at the U12 to U21 level. Note- training may be canceled due to weather not conducive for safe training or if race hill is being prepared for race events.

Additional Alpine training sessions are held every Wednesday. Training times are 4:30pm to 6:00pm. This training is scheduled to start January 8, 2025 and end February 26, 2025. Extended training will better prepare our racers for the demands of competition. This program is limited to those racers who are presently enrolled in our Junior Racing Program and are competing in PARA at the U12 to U21 level. Note- training may be canceled due to weather not conducive for safe training or if race hill is being prepared for race events.

This program is for advanced skiers and riders who wish to compete in ski/snowboard cross, slopestyle, and rail jam events. Athletes who choose this option will train both cross and freestyle skills. These athletes will have the option to compete in up to 3 events, which blue mountain will provide coaching support for. Athletes who desire to compete will be required to hold a valid USASA membership.