Ski Team Programs

The Squaw Valley Ski Team offers several skiing and competitive racing training programs to suit all ages, abilities and goals. Applications and program rates are available here.

Mighty Mite Program - Ages 5-8

If you've skied at Squaw Valley, you've probably watched the Squaw Valley Mighty Mites zoom past you at least once. This program is for some of our younger skiers and the coaching concentrates on fun, skiing ability improvement, safety and understanding of the mountain and terrain. Click here for more info.

The Squaw Valley Development Ski Team

 

 Ages 9-12

What is the Development Team?

This team is for youngsters ages 9 through 12, as of Dec. 31, 2009. The Development Team has three skiing divisions within it’s structure: Group I: JIV and JV Far West Racers Group II: Tahoe League Racers Group III: Big Mountain Skiing While geared toward racing, we place a major emphasis on improving ability and technique in free skiing skills by skiing with a coach on all types of terrain and in all types of conditions.

Group I - Far West (JIV & JV)

This is a more intense, competitive group of skiers who wish to race with the U.S. Ski Association, with the goal of making the U.S. Ski Team. Skiers in this group will be required to join USSA and obtain a junior racing license. Full time members meet all weekends, holidays, and school vacations, December 12, 2009 through April 11, 2010 from 8:30am - 2:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1- 4pm, and Fridays 9am - 4pm. Weekend members meet all weekends, holidays and school vacations, December 12, 2009 through April 11, 2010 from 8:30am - 2:30pm. Please note that these athletes have an unsupervised lunch period from 11:30am -12:30pm.

Group II - Tahoe League

Designed for skiers who want to learn how to race or just ski better. Graduated Mighty Mites and Big Mountain Team members from the previous season will enjoy this group. They will continue to strengthen their skiing skills and build racing experience in preparation for their future as Far West racers. As competitors in the Tahoe League, they will travel to local races, getting an opportunity to compete and ski at different areas around Lake Tahoe. This group meets all weekends, holidays and school vacations, December 12, 2009 through March 28, 2010 from 8:30am - 2:30pm. 

Group III - Big Mountain Skiing (9-12 year olds)

The Big Mountain Team emphasizes experiencing general all-around skiing, rather than just racing. Each athlete will set his/her own, realistic goals. Our goals for members of the team are:

  1. To increase skiing skills and understanding of the sport of skiing.
  2. To enjoy skiing and being with other great skiers
  3. To individually develop to the best of his/her ability.
  4. To have fun! These team members will participate in three - fun, no-pressure events.

In addition, this team will, under the direct supervision of their coaches, ski all over Squaw Valley looking for the challenges of new bumps, cornices, powder and jumps. This group meets all weekends, holidays and school vacations, December 12, 2009 through March 28, 2010 from 8:30am - 2:30pm. This team has a supervised lunch period from 11:15 - noon at the base of the mountain in the Olympic House next to the Wildflour Baking Company. Uniforms are available at Granite Chief in the Village, telephone (530)583-2832.

Expenses

Team fees are listed on the application. They include all training at Squaw Valley and a Squaw Valley season pass. Coaching at away races is included, but lift tickets, lodging and transportation are not. Uniforms are available for the different groups, but they are NOT mandatory. Squaw Valley Sport Shop in the Village takes care of all of our uniform needs. You may call them directly at (530) 583- 3356 for any uniform questions.

Squaw Valley Junior Team

 

Ages 13 & 14 ( JIII)

The Squaw Valley Junior Ski Team offers two training programs:

  • Full Time Team - Meets 6 days a week from mountain opening through Far West Championships.  The Full Time Team is for competitive racers ages 13 and older as of Dec. 31, 2009. Training for the athletes on the Full Time Team is Tuesday through Sunday, both mornings and afternoons. We will be training using rapid gates, video and portable timing as applicable. Courses will be set on Mott’s, Red Dog, Sully’s Knob and Exhibition as dictated by weather and upcoming races. Downhill training will be scheduled based on snow conditions and safety. An on-going winter physical conditioning program is MANDATORY for all training groups.
  • Weekend Team - Meets from 8:30 to 3:00 on weekends, holidays and school vacations from December 12, 2009 through until Far West Championships.  Designed for the skier who cannot train full time, the Weekend Team meets on all weekends and holidays. All intermediate skiers and better, are eligible for the Weekend Team. The emphasis for the Weekend Team is on improved free skiing and gate training. The stronger, more experienced Weekend Team members will have an opportunity to train with the Full Time Ability Team prior to competition in Far West races. Both Ability Team programs include coaching and season pass. As a reminder, race fees, transportation & housing at away races are the responsibility of each individual member.

Dates dependent on mountain operations.

Squaw Valley Ability Team

Ages 15 and older ( JI & JII)

The Squaw Valley Ability Ski Team offers two training programs:

  • Full Time Team - Meets 6 days a week from mountain opening through Far West Championships. The Full Time Team is for competitive racers ages 13 and older as of Dec. 31, 2009. Training for the athletes on the Full Time Team is Tuesday through Sunday, both mornings and afternoons. We will be training using rapid gates, video and portable timing as applicable. Courses will be set on Mott’s, Red Dog, Sully’s Knob and Exhibition as dictated by weather and upcoming races. Downhill training will be scheduled based on snow conditions and safety. An on-going winter physical conditioning program is MANDATORY for all training groups.
  • Weekend Team - Meets from 8:30 to 3:00 on weekends, holidays and school vacations from December 12, 2009 through until Far West Championships.  Designed for the skier who cannot train full time, the Weekend Team meets on all weekends and holidays. All intermediate skiers and better, are eligible for the Weekend Team. The emphasis for the Weekend Team is on improved free skiing and gate training. The stronger, more experienced Weekend Team members will have an opportunity to train with the Full Time Ability Team prior to competition in Far West races. Both Ability Team programs include coaching and season pass. As a reminder, race fees, transportation & housing at away races are the responsibility of each individual member.

Dates dependent on mountain operations.

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