Alta Youth Club (AYC) is a recreational skiing program for ages 7 – 16. Minimum skill level is confidently skiing blue runs with parallel turns and a pole plant. AYC consists of skiing 14 Saturdays or 14 Sundays with a group of peers and coaches. The approximate coaching ratio is one per eight skiers. The skiing experience includes skill drills, powder skiing, mogul skiing, racing and jumping. AYC groups will often use “easier” terrain to develop quality movements and athletic skiing. More difficult terrain will be used strategically in the lesson plan to enhance skills and create excitement. Appropriate activities for a group are driven by the skill level and age of the skiers.
Dates:
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
December 6th, 2008 - March 28th, 2009 9:30 am– 3:30 pm New Skier Evaluation: Nov. 29, 2008
December 7th, 2008 - March 29th, 2009 9:30 am– 3:30 pm New Skier Evaluation: Nov. 30, 2008
No Sessions:
No Sessions:
December 27th, 2008
January 3rd, 2009
February 14th, 2009
December 28th, 2008
January 4th, 2009
February 15th, 2009
Cost:
AYC Program* -Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Age 7-12 -Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Age 13-17 *Cost of AYC does not include a lift pass. Season Pass will be sold separately. You will be sent an email confirmation that we have received your registration information. This email will indicate that you may purchase a Youth or Teen Season Pass at the “Pre – Season Rate” without the requirement of an “Adult Pass Qualifier”. .
$930 $169 $189
Registration: Accepting registration starting August 29, 2008 through September 30, 2008
***CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS***
Alta Youth Club has a limited enrollment of approximately 80 participants per day. We expect this program to fill both days.
Skiers cannot participate both days
Please indicate your first choice of Saturday or Sunday on the registration form
Returning AYC participants will be given priority over skiers new to the program
Returning participants must register by September 30, 2008 to maintain priority
Enrollment of new participants will be on a first come, first serve basis by registration date, pending skier evaluation
Both returning and new participant Registration Form, Authorization/Release Form and Payment or Payment Information are due by September 30, 2008
New participant enrollment will be tentatively determined in early October, after returning participants are enrolled
New participant enrollment will be finalized after a skiing evaluation on November 29 or 30, 2008
BOTH FORMS REQUIRED:
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Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/AYC
PO Box 8064
Alta, UT 84092 (801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
Alta Race Team (ART) 2008-2009 Season
Head Coach: Registration Contact:
Scott Mathers Scott Mathers
(801) 799-2273
The Alta Race Team (ART) is an introductory racing program for skiers age 7 – 12. The goal of the Alta Race Team is to introduce young skiers to the personal development and excitement associated with alpine ski racing. ART participants skiing will consist of approximately 50% gate training, 25% drills out of gates and 25% directed free skiing with a coach. Terrain skied will be approximately 25% Green, 50% Blue and 25% Black. The primary skill objective is learning how to glide fast and arc carved turns on moderate terrain. More challenging terrain will be used strategically in the lesson plan to enhance skills, create excitement and boost comfort zone. Skiers are not assigned to a group for the season. All coaches coach all of the skiers. All participants will ski with each other at certain times.
ART racers will participate in three local, age group, Youth Ski League Races. Skiers may only have birth years 1996 – 2001. These are USSA age groups J4, J5 and J6. No Exceptions! Parents are responsible for transporting their young skier to the races. A parent will need to remain at the race throughout the day.
Training Dates:
14 Sundays December 7th, 2008 through March 29th, 2009 9:30 am– 3:30 pm
No Training:
December 28th, 2008
January 4th, 2009
February 15th, 2009
Race Dates:
3 Saturdays TBD
Coaching Fees:
Coaching Fees (Includes YSL Entry Fees)*
-Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Age 7-12
*Cost of ART does not include a lift pass. Season Pass will be sold separately. You will be sent an email confirmation that we have received your registration information. This email will indicate that you may purchase a Youth Season Pass at the “Pre – Season Rate” without the requirement of an “Adult Pass Qualifier”. .
$1165
$169
Additional Costs not included in fees:
USSA Youth Competitors License
Race day lift tickets, usually half price for competitors
$80
$ varies by ski area
Registration:
***CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS***
Accepting registration starting August 29 through September 30, 2008
Alta Race Team has a limited enrollment of 32 participants. We expect this program to fill
Returning ART participants are given priority over new participants to the program
Returning participants must register by September 30, 2008 to maintain priority
Enrollment of new participants will be on a first-come, first-serve basis by registration date
Both returning and new participant Registration Form, Authorization/Release Form, and Payment or Payment Information are due by September 30, 2008
New participant enrollment will be determined in early October after returning participants are enrolled
BOTH FORMS REQUIRED:
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Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/ART
PO Box 8064
Alta, UT 84092 (801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
Alta Freeride Division (AFD) 2008-2009 Season
Head Coach: Registration Contact:
Stephen Helfenbein Scott Mathers
(801) 799-2273
The Alta Freeride Division (AFD) is an expert-level skier program for 10 – 16 year olds. AFD is a unique program offering comprehensive exposure to big mountain free skiing. Several intra-team competitions throughout the season are used to drive skill acquisition and mastery. AFD coaching emphasizes the IFSA judging criteria for big mountain skiing: line selection, attack, fluidity, technique and control. In addition to the competitive emphasis, the goal of AFD is to develop young skiers with experience, passion and respect for skiing as a sport and lifestyle. In pursuit of this goal AFD coaches foster the ethics of safety, sportsmanship and mastery of expert skiing skills. Special activities include skiing at Snowbird and jump training at the Utah Olympic Sports Park
Dates:
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
December 6th, 2008 - March 28th, 2009
9 am– 4 pm
New Skier Evaluation: Nov. 29, 2008
December 7th, 2008 - March 29th, 2009
9:30 am– 4 pm
New Skier Evaluation: Nov. 30, 2008
No Sessions:
No Sessions:
December 27th, 2008
January 3rd, 2009
February 14th, 2009
December 28th, 2008
January 4th, 2009
February 15th, 2009
Cost:
AFD Program (one day)*
AFD Program (both days)*
-Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Ages 7-12
-Team Alta Season Pass - Teen Ages 13-17
*Cost of AFD does not include a lift pass. Season Pass will be sold separately. You will be sent an email confirmation that we have received your registration information. This email will indicate that you may purchase a Youth Season Pass at the “Pre – Season Rate” without the requirement of an “Adult Pass Qualifier”. .
$1165 $2330 $169 $189
Registration:
***CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS***
Accepting registration starting August 29, 2008
Alta Freeride Division has a limited enrollment of 40 participants. We expect this program to fill
Returning AFD participants are given priority over new participants to the program
Returning participants must register by September 30, 2008 to maintain priority
Enrollment of new participants will be on a first-come, first-serve basis by registration date
Both returning and new participant Registration Form, Authorization/Release Form and payment or payment information are due September 30, 2008
New participant enrollment will be determined in early October after returning participants are enrolled
BOTH FORMS REQUIRED:
&
Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/AFD
PO Box 8064
Alta, UT 84092 (801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
Junior Explorers (JRX) 2008-2009 Season
Head Coach: Registration Contact:
Julian Cordova Scott Mathers
(801) 799-2273
JR Explorers (JRX) is a recreational skiing program for children 5, 6 and 7 years old. Minimum skill level is confidently controlling speed with wedge turns on green runs. JR Explorers ski with the same group of coaches and peers over the seven Sunday sessions. Approximate coaching ratio is 1 to 6 participants. The skiing focus is to develop high quality skiing movements on mostly green and some blue terrain. Emphasis is on balancing movements, parallel turning, relaxed gliding and skiing with a confident and offensive attitude. More difficult terrain is strategically used in the lesson plan to enhance skills and create excitement.
Dates:
7 Sundays
January 25th thru March 15th, 2009
9:30 am– 3:30 pm
New Skier Evaluation: January 11, 2009
No Session:
February 15th, 2009
Cost:
Junior Explorer Program*
-Team Alta Season Pass - Child Pass 6 & Under
-Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Ages 7-12
$500 $99 $169
Registration:
***CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS***
Accepting registration starting August 29 through September 30, 2008
JR Explorers has a limited enrollment of 48 participants. We expect this program to fill
Returning participants must register by September 30 to maintain priority
Enrollment of new participants will be on a first-come, first-serve basis by registration date
Both returning and new participant Registration Form, Authorization/Release Form and Payment or Payment Information are due by September 30, 2008
New participant enrollment will be tentatively determined in early October after returning participants are enrolled
New participant enrollment will be finalized in January following a skier evaluation on January 11, 2009
BOTH FORMS REQUIRED: &
Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/JRE
PO Box 8064
Alta, UT 84092 (801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
Alta Youth Telemark (AYT) 2008-2009 Season
Head Coach: Registration Contact:
Anna Mastaglio Scott Mathers
(801) 799-2273
Alta Youth Telemark (AYT) is designed to introduce telemark skiing to strong alpine skiers and improve the telemark skiing of youth who already have experience. Minimum alpine skiing ability is consistent parallel turns (with a pole plant) on all blue terrain and confidently skiing some black terrain. This program is for students ages 10 to 16. No telemark experience is required, but students must provide their own equipment. AYT looks to inspire participants to explore the diversity of telemark and produce life long skiers passionate about the sport. The program will be goal oriented, focusing weekly on one skiing skill to result in an improvement in the total skier by season end.
This group will be offered on Saturdays for seven weeks from January through March. The ratio of students to coaches will be approximately one to eight. Come join us to share the fun and excitement of youth telemark!
Dates:
7 Saturdays
January 24th thru March 14th, 2009
9:30 am– 3:30 pm
New Skier Evaluation: November 29, 2008
No Session:
February 14th, 2009
Cost:
Alta Youth Telemark Program*
-Team Alta Season Pass - Child Pass 6 & Under
-Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Ages 7-12
$500 $169 $189
Registration:
***CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS***
Registration August 29 through September 30, 2008
AYT has a limited enrollment of 24 participants, with a minimum of 4 per group
Enrollment of participants will be on a first-come, first-serve basis by registration date
Both participant Registration Form, Authorization/Release Form and Payment or Payment Information are due by September 30, 2008
Enrollment will be finalized following an alpine skiing evaluation on November 29, 2008
BOTH FORMS REQUIRED: &
Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/AYT
PO Box 8064
Alta, UT 84092 (801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
