Competition

This program is designed for intermediate and advanced skiers ages 6 through 10 (by 12/31/25) 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 the first weekend of the Program in December 2025. Program is scheduled to start Dec 13, 2025* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 22, 2026. 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.

Alpine skiers are for racers 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. Any participant new to the program will be subject to tryouts at the beginning of the program. Program is scheduled to start Dec 13, 2025* and run every Saturday and Sunday through Feb 22, 2026. 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 USSA 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.

This program is designed to develop all mountain skills for skiers and riders interested in our slopeside and cross teams. These athletes will have the option to compete in up to 2 "home" events, which blue mountain will provide coaching support for. Athletes who desire to compete will be required to hold a valid USASA membership.

This program is for advanced skiers and riders who wish to compete in ski/snowboard cross events. 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.

This program is for advanced skiers and riders who wish to compete in slopestyle and rail jam events. 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.

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.