Junior DTeam Ski

This is a 12-week development program for ages 6-17 that starts in early December and ends at the end of February.  The program emphasizes the development of ski racing skills in both slalom and giant slalom disciplines.  Basic skiing fundamentals are recommended such as the ability to ski most types of terrain as well as being able to stay in control at all times.  All team members are required to know how to safely mount, ride and dismount a chairlift on their own. 

Great memories, long lasting friendships and fun are what have made this program so successful.  To build on the success and lasting relationships, we will now offer both a Saturday and a Sunday program.

Thursday Night Training

A new 10-week program on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm aimed at developing all-around skiing skills in a race environment.  Training will consist of free-skiing drills, gate training and video analysis.  The goal of this program is to enhance the athlete's skiing skills which will transfer to more confidence in the race course.  This program is open to any current Saturday or Sunday D-team members between the ages of 6-17. 

Cost - $150; 10 and under and 11 & older age groups

Includes training 6-8pm for 10 weeks from Dec. 15th, 2011 to Feb. 23d, 2012. There will not be training on Dec. 29th.

D-team Holiday Camp

Skills camp from 9am-noon on Wed. Dec. 28th and Thurs. Dec. 29th that will focus on all-mountain skiing skill development and drills that will transfer to gate training.  This camp is open to all current Saturday and Sunday D-team members. 

Cost - $60; 10 and under and 11 & older age groups

Registration is now closed for this program.

Saturday Program

See below for schedule - Registration Closed

Coaching Only - $325

Coaching & Season Pass (age 6-10) - $550    (age 11-17) - $600

Sunday Program

See below for schedule - Registration Closed

Coaching Only - $250

Coaching & Season Pass (age 6-10) - $475    (age 11-17) - $525

*Helmets and eye protection are mandatory while participating in these programs.

Maximum registrations for Saturday program - 160 athletes

Maximum registrations for Sunday program - 75 athletes

Email Patrick at patrick@spacestar.net, or Ann Kulla - Race Director - at racing@welchvillage.com with inquires.

2011/12 Schedule:

Saturday Program: 

Dec 3   - Practice at Welch 9am-2pm

Dec 10 - Practice at Welch 9am-2pm

Dec 17 - Practice at Welch 9am-2pm

Dec 31 - Practice at Welch 9am-2pm

Jan 7    - Practice at Welch 9am-2pm

Jan 14  - Race at Trollhaugen

Jan 21 -  Practice at Welch 9am-2pm

Jan 28 -  Race at Wild Mountain

Feb 4  -  Practice at Welch 9am-2pm

Feb 11  - Race at Coffee Mill

Feb 18 -  Practice at Welch 9am-2pm

Feb 25 -  Championship Race at Welch

*Racers are responsible for away lift tickets and travel arrangements.

Sunday Program (New!):

Dec 4 -   Practice at Welch 1-4pm

Dec 11 - Practice at Welch 1-4pm

Dec 18 - Practice at Welch 1-4pm

Jan 1 -   Practice at Welch 1-4pm

Jan 8 -   Practice at Welch 1-4pm

Jan 15 - Race at Afton Alps

Jan 22 - Practice at Welch 1-4pm

Jan 29 - Race at Trollhaugen

Feb 5 -  Practice at Welch 1-4pm

Feb 12 - Race at Welch

Feb 19 - Practice at Welch 1-4pm

Feb 26 - Race at Wild Mountain

*Racers are responsible for away lift tickets and travel arrangements.