Mighty Mite Program

WHAT ARE THE MIGHTY MITES?

The Mighty Mites are a group of very enthusiastic youngsters who love to ski and have a good time. The goals of the program are:

Fun
Improved Skiing Ability
Safety and Understanding of Mountain Terrain

ELIGIBILITY

Children age 5 to 8 (by December 31, 2009) are eligible, but they must be able to glide and stop. Skiing skills are used to divide the Mighty Mites into skiing groups.

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Schedule

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Mighty Mites - 8:30 to 2:30. Weekends, holidays and school vacations December 12, 2009 through March 28, 2010.
Tuesday/Thursday Locals Program - 2pm to 4:00pm, ages 5-6. All Tuesdays and Thursdays 1/5/10 - 3/30/10. Please note that all Tues/Thurs Mighty Mites will be able to ski all day December 22 and 29 due to the TTUSD School schedule change.

All Mighty Mite team members, with the exception of the Tues/Thurs Team, must begin skiing with the program prior to Dec. 31st. Those who have not skied with the program prior to Dec. 31st may be dropped from the 2009-10 roster. It is very important that attendance be consistent, and we recommend that all of our Mighty Mites ski at least 4 times per month.

Where do We Meet?

The Mighty Mites meet each morning at 8:30 at the “Big Tree” between KT-22 and Exhibition chairs. From there we move to all parts of the mountain depending upon ability. If you miss us in the morning, you can always catch us at lunchtime at 11:15 at the Ground Floor of the Gold Coast complex at the top of the Funitel. The Tuesday/Thursday Mighty Mites meet at the tree adjacent to the base of the Funitel at 1:45pm.

Lunch

Each Mighty Mite child, with the exception of the Tues/ Thurs Team, needs to bring a lunch in a secure PAPER OR PLASTIC sack for the day. The lunches are collected in the morning and transported to the lunchroom at Gold Coast by the coaches. Lunch can also be purchased through Dave’s Deli, which is then delivered to the lunchroom.

Breaks

We do not usually take breaks, except on very cold or windy days. It is a good idea to give your child $2 for hot chocolate for these occasions. No candy please! A pocket snack is always a good idea!

Bad Weather

Participants will ski every day that is deemed safe by the Mountain Management. We will only cancel team when the weather causes closures due to winds, heavy snow or poor visibility. Please check the website for the daily update or call the Ski Team office at 530 581-7270 after 7:00am.

Uniforms

Helmets & eye protection are required for all team members. Uniforms are optional and are available for purchase through the Squaw Valley Sport Shop at the beginning of the season. You may call them directly at (530) 583-3356 for more information.