Racing Programs


Our coaches create a season-long curriculum that values: fundamentals, fearlessness, and fun.

Why Ski Race?

Your athlete will learn sport-specific and life skills! Our racers become exceptional all-around skiers. Ski racing and training outdoors fosters friendships, grit and determination.

Our Values

Our experienced coaches design a season-long curriculum grounded in three core values:

  • Fundamentals – Building strong technical skills from the ground up
  • Fearlessness – Encouraging athletes to push limits and embrace challenges
  • Fun – Creating a positive, supportive environment that keeps kids coming back

We follow the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Training System to support long-term athlete development, adapting to snow conditions and athlete readiness for U10 through college-aged athletes.

Program Overview

  • Season Duration: Early December through late-March (start date varies by age)
  • Schedule: Holiday Camp over December school break + weekend and weeknight training (frequency varies by age)
  • Memberships Required: US Ski & Snowboard (USSS) and NY State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA)
  • Race Registration: AdminSkiRacing.com
  • 4-day Holiday Camp: Included with all programs

Age Groups & Training Details

Click for details about each age group.

U10 (Ages 8-9)
U12 (Ages 10-11)
U14 (Ages 12-13)
U16 (Ages 14-15)
U18+ (Ages 16 & older)

U10 (Ages 8-9)

Focus: fundamentals and an introduction to ski racing emphasizing dynamic balance, edging and pressure skills, and athletic position with an emphasis on a wide variety of terrain and turn shapes. Our athlete to coach ratio is 6:1.

Age group details:

  • Mid-December to late March
  • Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Thursday night 6 to 8 p.m. (starts in January)
  • 4-day Holiday Camp
  • Races/events: GS, Slalom (stubby gates), Panel Slalom, Kombi in Central Council (Greek Peak, Labrador and Song Mountains + regional Kandahar Festival) coaching included at all races; families must pay race entry fees.

U12 (Ages 10-11)

Focus: Continued introduction to race techniques + strong fundamentals at an increased intensity including dynamic balance, pole plants, outside ski dominance and leg extension. Our athlete to coach ratio is 6:1.

 

Age group details:

  • Mid-December to late March
  • Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Thursday night 6 to 8 p.m. (starts in January); Tuesday night add on available.
  • 4-day Holiday Camp
  • Races/events: GS, Slalom (stubby gates), Panel Slalom, Kombi and speed skills in Central Council (Greek Peak, Labrador and Song Mountains + regional Kandahar Festival and Kandahar Championships) coaching included at all races; families must pay race entry fees.

U14 (Ages 12-13)

Focus: Building off the U12 curriculum, additional skill development plus tactical skills including gate blocking, speed elements and line development. Our athlete to coach ratio is 8:1.

Age group details:

  • Early December to late March
  • Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6 to 8 p.m. (starts in January)
  • 4-day Holiday Camp
  • Races/events: GS, Slalom (tall gates), Panel Slalom, Super-G in Western, NY races + U14 State Championships with opportunities to qualify for Eastern Championships; coaching included at all races; families must pay race entry fees.

U16 (Ages 14-15)

Focus: Event-specific tactics and technical refinement. Our athlete to coach ratio is 9:1.

Age group details:

  • Early December to late March
  • Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. (starts in January)
  • 4-day Holiday Camp
  • U16 and U18+ athletes often work together
  • Races/Events: NYSSRA Sports Page Series, U16 State Championships (qualified), Empire State Winter Games (qualified), USSS Eastern events (qualified); families pay race entry fees.

U18+ (Ages 16 & older)

Focus: Advanced tactics and high-level competition. Our athlete to coach ratio is 9:1.

Age group details:

  • Early December to late March
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6 to 8 p.m. (starts in January)
  • 4-day Holiday Camp
  • U16 and U18+ athletes often work together
  • Races/Events: NYSSRA Sports Page Series, U18 State Championships (open), Empire State Winter Games (qualified), USSS Eastern events (qualified); families pay race entry fees.