Racing

This program is designed for intermediate and advanced skiers ages six through ten to prepare them for competition. Participants are expected to attend all training sessions on both weekend days. Training emphasis will be on strengthening existing skiing skills and developing the initial steps of racing technique. Participants in this program will be divided into classes by age and ability. All children ready for this program should be capable of riding the chair lift without an adult and be able to follow directions in their groups. New participants to the program may be subject to a tryout to assess that they maintain the appropriate skiing skills either the first weekend in March 2023 or the first weekend of the Program in December 2023. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. Program times are 9:00a to 1:00p. A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. *Program start on-snow is dependent on Mountain having adequate terrain open.

This program is designed for intermediate and advanced skiers ages six through ten to prepare them for competition. Participants are expected to attend all training sessions on both weekend days. Training emphasis will be on strengthening existing skiing skills and developing the initial steps of racing technique. Participants in this program will be divided into classes by age and ability. All children ready for this program should be capable of riding the chair lift without an adult and be able to follow directions in their groups. New participants to the program may be subject to a tryout to assess that they maintain the appropriate skiing skills either the first weekend in March 2023 or the first weekend of the Program in December 2023. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. Program times are 9:00a to 1:00p. A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. *Program start on-snow is dependent on Mountain having adequate terrain open.

U10/U12 Program is for alpine skiers up to age 11 as of 12/31/23 that are interested in learning advanced racing techniques. Athletes will compete in sanctioned events competing against others that race in Pennsylvania. Candidates must have trained with a race development program for at least one season to be eligible. Athletes that have an established US Ski profile with at least one full season of racing history are also eligible. Athletes must be interviewed and evaluated prior to enrolling in this program. PARA tryouts will be the first weekend in March 2023. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. Participants are expected to attend all training sessions on both weekend days and to compete in all races. 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 race fees and away lift tickets. A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. *Program start on-snow is dependent on Mountain having adequate terrain open.

The U14 Program is for alpine skiers ages 12 and 13 as of 12/31/23 that are interested in advancing their racing skills. Athletes will compete in sanctioned events competing against others that race in Pennsylvania. Athletes that have an established US Ski profile with at least one full season of racing history are eligible for this program. Athletes must be interviewed and evaluated prior to enrolling in this program. PARA tryouts will be the first weekend in March 2023. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. 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 fees and lift tickets. A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. *Program start on-snow is dependent on Mountain having adequate terrain open.

The U16 Program is for alpine skiers ages 14 and 15 as of 12/31/23. 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. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. 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.

The U18/U21 Program is for serious alpine competitors ages 16 to age 18 as of 12/31/2023. Athletes in this age class race at a high level of competition in a series of 8 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. Athletes must have an establihsed US Ski racing profile with multiple seasons of race history. Candidates must be evaluated by Blue Mountain coaching staff to enroll. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. 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. At this level, an FIS license may be required depending on the level of competition. 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 7:00pm both days. This training is scheduled to start January 2, 2024 and end February 20, 2024. 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 Tuesday and Wednesday. Training times are 4:30pm to 7:00pm both days. This training is scheduled to start January 2, 2024 and end February 20, 2024. 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 Tuesday and Wednesday. Training times are 4:30pm to 7:00pm both days. This training is scheduled to start January 2, 2024 and end February 20, 2024. 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.

Blue Mountain offers additional training sessions for Snowboard Cross and Ski Cross athletes every Tuesday and Thursday from Jan 2, 2024 through February 20, 2024. Training time is 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Skiers or riders who can not make two days per week may register for the day of the week that they wish to train. Elite Cross Team athletes may add a Wednesday session. Extended training will better prepare Cross Team athletes for the demands of competition. This program is limited to those racers who are presently enrolled in our Cross Team Program. Note- training may be canceled due to weather not conducive for safe training.

Blue Mountain offers additional training sessions for Snowboard Cross and Ski Cross athletes every Tuesday and Thursday from Jan 2, 2024 through February 20, 2024. Training time is 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Skiers or riders who can not make two days per week may register for the day of the week that they wish to train. Elite Cross Team athletes may add a Wednesday session. Extended training will better prepare Cross Team athletes for the demands of competition. This program is limited to those racers who are presently enrolled in our Cross Team Program. Note- training may be canceled due to weather not conducive for safe training.

Blue Mountain offers additional training sessions for Snowboard Cross and Ski Cross athletes every Tuesday and Thursday from Jan 2, 2024 through February 20, 2024. Training time is 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Skiers or riders who can not make two days per week may register for the day of the week that they wish to train. Elite Cross Team athletes may add a Wednesday session. Extended training will better prepare Cross Team athletes for the demands of competition. This program is limited to those racers who are presently enrolled in our Cross Team Program. Note- training may be canceled due to weather not conducive for safe training.

The Mogul program is for competitors ages 10-18 and they must pass certain skiing skill standards prior to entry into the program. Skiers must be comfortable on black terrain.  Athletes in this program train and compete in USSA sanctioned events.  Training emphasis will be on strengthening existing skiing skills and enhancing mogul technique. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024.  Participants must attend both weekend sessions.  Training times are 9:00a to 2:00p.  Competition days start earlier and can run all day.  Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USSA membership and travel and away race costs including event 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.

This is an All Access Season Pass is for all ages 6-69 years old, NO Blackout dates or Restrictions. This season pass is only available to Competition Program participants and their immediate family members.

The Advanced Ski and Snowboard Cross program is for competitors ages 11-18. Athletes in this program train and compete in USASA sanctioned events. Some athletes may also compete in US Ski and Snowboard events. Athletes will be split into groups with age, ability, and discipline taken into consideration. Athletes must be interviewed and evaluated by our coaching staff to enroll. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. Participants must attend both weekend sessions. Training times are 8:00a to 1:00p. Competition days start earlier and can run all day. Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USASA membership and travel and away race costs including event 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.

The Elite Ski and Snowboard Cross program is for competitors ages 11-18. Athletes in this program train and compete in USASA sanctioned events. Some athletes may also compete in US Ski and Snowboard events. Athletes will be split into groups with age, ability, and discipline taken into consideration. Athletes must be interviewed and evaluated by our coaching staff to enroll. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. Participants must attend both weekend sessions. Training times are 8:00a to 1:00p. Competition days start earlier and can run all day. Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USASA membership and travel and away race costs including event 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.

The Ski and Snowboard Cross program is for competitors ages 11-18. Athletes in this program train and compete in USASA sanctioned events. Some athletes may also compete in US Ski and Snowboard events. Athletes will be split into groups with age, ability, and discipline taken into consideration. Athletes must be interviewed and evaluated by our coaching staff to enroll. Program is scheduled to start Dec 9, 2023* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 25, 2024. Participants must attend both weekend sessions. Training times are 8:00a to 1:00p. Competition days start earlier and can run all day. Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USASA membership and travel and away race costs including event 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.