Alpine X (Ski Cross) Program

The Alpine X team is built for athletes who have a foundation in alpine skiing and want to pursue ski cross, alpine and (or) freeride competitions, with ski cross being at the forefront. The team’s training plan will be a combination of alpine ski racing and freeski training. Combining these two types of training opportunities will allow these athletes to learn the necessary skills to be competent and competitive skiers in multiple disciplines, while promoting training variety to keep athletes engaged throughout the season. The program is open to skiers ages U14-U18/U21 – Athletes must have the intent to compete in at least one ski cross, alpine or freeride event this winter to be eligible for the program.

Alpine X Typical Weekly Training Program:

Wednesday-Friday – Alpine racing specific training
Saturday & Sunday – Ski Cross/Freeride specific training

Cost: ASC Alpine programs are billed on a cost-per-coaching-day basis which ensures the best quality coaching and program experience possible. Please carefully read each program description below to understand what is included in each age group. Travel activity costs for camps/races not at Alyeska are not included in the AlpineX program Fees. Alyeska and Hilltop lift tickets/season passes are also not included in program fees.

Included in all program fees:

• On-snow coaching for scheduled training and competitions
• Dryland coaching (designated programs)
• Individual athlete management
• Low coach: athlete ratios (1:6 – optimum)
• Mid-season and year-end athlete evaluation reports
• Regular season Alyeska and Hilltop training lane fees
• Use of team equipment (e.g. gates, video, salt, dye, timing, etc.)
• Use of ASC Race Training Center facilities
• Ski equipment support – selections, discounts
• Ski tuning and preparation instruction and clinics
• USSS liaison and committee representation
• Travel and competition support – coordination of entries, transportation, accommodations, technical support and supervision
• Regular communication via email, club wide events, access to Administrative and Juniors coaching staff, Committees and the Board of Directors, and
• Year-end awards banquet.

Included in all program fees:

Each discipline an athlete competes in will require separate licenses.

Ski Cross
USASA – For an athlete to compete in Big Alaska Series, Super Series and USASA Nationals they must hold a current USASA membership.
FIS (16+) – For an athlete to compete in FIS USASA Futures Tour and North American Cup races, they must hold a US Ski and Snowboard Freeskiing membership and a FIS Freestyle license.

Alpine
USSS Alaska Division – For an athlete to compete in Alaska Division alpine races they must hold a current USSS Alpine membership.
FIS (16+) – For an athlete to compete in FIS alpine races they must hold a current USSS Alpine membership and a FIS Alpine license.
Note – FIS licenses are purchased through US Ski and Snowboard.
If an athlete competes in both FIS ski cross and FIS alpine racing, they will only pay one USSS membership fee. However, this must be arranged with USSS in order to hold a dual membership.

Freeride
IFSA – For an athlete to compete in IFSA Freeride competitions they must hold a current IFSA membership.

For questions, contact Morgan Haymans by email at alpinexheadcoach@alyeskaskiclub.com

Program Descriptions

Alpine X Homeschool/Post-Graduate Team

U14-U18/U21
Full Time Program

(must be 14 years old by December 31, 2023)

Wednesday – Sunday Full-day On-snow training | Alyeska Resort
Wednesday – Friday – Saturday Dryland Conditioning | RTC Gym
Indoor RTC Ski Locker (Shared)
Program Fee – $5056 

Description:
This program is for athletes who identify skiing as their primary sport. The program is designed for high performing athletes that would like to have more time on snow. The group will have the opportunity of full day training sessions from Wednesday through Sunday with Dryland sessions included at the RTC gym three times a week. This program will focus on fundamental skill acquisition, skill refinement and athletic performance at various levels of competition (local/divisional, regional, and national). This group will participate in USSS Alaska Division/USASA Big Alaska Series SX races, the USASA National SX Championship, USSS Alaska Division alpine races and the IFSA Alyeska Junior Freeride Classic. This group may also target USASA Futures Tour/regional SX events depending on athlete interest. U19 athletes may target FIS Nor-Am SX events depending on athlete interest.
Includes – ASD Winter Break Camp, most school in-service days and ASD Spring Break Camp.

Not Included:
Off-season (May-November) on-snow coaching fees
Note: For each additional coaching day outside of programmed days the athlete will be billed at $45.
Example: You choose to attend a camp in summer/fall.  In addition to travel and camp expenses you will be billed $45 per day of on-snow coaching.

Alpine X Team
U14-U18/U21
Full Time Program

(must be 12 years old by December 31, 2023)

Wednesday – Friday evening On-snow training & 1 day/week Elite Dryland w/Juniors| Hilltop Ski Area/Alyeska & Elite
Saturday – Sunday On-Snow training | Alyeska Resort
Indoor RTC Ski Locker (Shared)
Program Fee – $4425 

Description:
This program is for athletes who identify skiing as their primary sport. Athletes will have on-snow training 3 evenings + 2 full days a week with the option to add fall dryland training. This program will focus on fundamental skill acquisition, skill refinement and athletic performance at various levels of competition (local/divisional, regional, and national). This group will participate in USSS Alaska Division/USASA Big Alaska Series SX races, the USASA National SX Championship, USSS Alaska Division alpine races and the IFSA Alyeska Junior Freeride Classic. This group may also target USASA Futures Tour/regional SX events depending on athlete interest. U19 athletes may target FIS Nor-Am SX events depending on athlete interest.
Includes – ASD Winter Break Camp, most school in-service days and ASD Spring Break Camp.

Optional Add-Ons:
Fall Dryland (Every Wednesday and Friday September 6 through November 17, 2023 at Elite Gym and Hilltop) Note: Dryland will be primarily outdoors, athletes will move to Elite Gym in mid-October. – $406

Wednesday Get Air Gym Sessions (October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15 and December 6 & 20 from 4-6pm)
Get Air Gym Sessions | without a previously purchased annual pass – $200
Get Air Gym Sessions | with a previously purchased annual pass – $75

Not Included:
Off-season (May-November) on-snow coaching fees
Note: For each additional coaching day outside of programmed days the athlete will be billed at $45.
Example: You choose to attend a camp in summer/fall.  In addition to travel and camp expenses you will be billed $45 per day of on-snow coaching.

Alpine X Team
U14-U18/U21
Part Time Program

(must be 12 years old by December 31, 2023)

Saturday + Sunday | Alyeska ResortProgram Fee: $3164

Description:
This program is for athletes who participate in conflicting sports/activities and are more focused on local/divisional competition. Athletes will train on snow 2 days a week (Saturday + Sunday) all winter long and will focus on fundamental skill acquisition (becoming a stronger skier) as well as training and competing in ski cross, alpine and freeride competitions. This group will participate in USSS Alaska Division/USASA Big Alaska Series SX races, the USASA National SX Championship, USSS Alaska Division alpine races and the IFSA Alyeska Junior Freeride Classic. This group may also target USASA Futures Tour/regional SX events and FIS Nor-am SX events depending on athlete interest.
Includes – ASD Winter Break Camp, most school in-service days and ASD Spring Break Camp.

Optional Add-Ons:
Fall Dryland (Every Wednesday and Friday September 6 through November 17, 2023 at Elite Gym and Hilltop)
Note: Dryland will be primarily outdoors, athletes will move to Elite Gym in mid-October.  – $406

Friday evening on-snow Training (Dec 8-Apr 5 2024) | Alyeska – $400

Wednesday Get Air Gym Sessions (October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15 and December 6 & 20 from 4-6pm)
Get Air Gym Sessions | without a previously purchased annual pass – $200
Get Air Gym Sessions | with a previously purchased annual pass – $75

Not Included:
Off-season (May-November) coaching fees
Note: For each additional coaching day outside of programmed days the athlete will be billed at $45.
Example: You choose to attend a camp in summer/fall.  In addition to travel and camp expenses you will be billed $45 per day of on-snow coaching.

Licensing

Each discipline an athlete competes in will require separate licenses.

Ski Cross

USASA – For an athlete to compete in Big Alaska Series, Super Series and USASA Nationals they must hold a current USASA membership.
FIS (16+) – For an athlete to compete in FIS USASA Futures Tour and North American Cup races, they must hold a US Ski and Snowboard Freeskiing membership and a FIS Freestyle license.

Alpine

USSS Alaska Division – For an athlete to compete in Alaska Division alpine races they must hold a current USSS Alpine membership.
FIS (16+) – For an athlete to compete in FIS alpine races they must hold a current USSS Alpine membership and a FIS Alpine license.
Note – FIS licenses are purchased through US Ski and Snowboard. 

If an athlete competes in both FIS ski cross and FIS alpine racing, they will only pay one USSS membership fee. However, this must be arranged with USSS in order to hold a dual membership. 

Freeride

IFSA – For an athlete to compete in IFSA Freeride competitions they must hold a current IFSA membership.

Our Coaches

Morgan Haymans  | Head Coach

I grew up ski racing for Alyeska Ski Club. I came up through the Mighty Mite, Devos and Juniors programs. I competed in alpine until I graduated from high school, racing at the FIS/USSA level. I skied in college for Western State Colorado University and competed in freeride and ski cross. I competed at the 4* FWQ level in freeride and won a sickbird award. In ski cross, I was an USCSA All-American all four years in college and I represented the United States at the 2015 World University Games.  After graduating I continued racing and competed at the Nor-Am, Europa Cup and US Grand Prix level. I finished 3rd Overall in the SX Nor-Am standings in 2016. In 2017, I was the USASA National Champion.  My final year racing I became World Cup eligible before I suffered a career ending injury. I am excited to be back home in Alaska and stay involved in skiing. I am looking forward to working with athletes to help them improve their fundamentals/skills in and outside the race course.

Jason Jeffers | Coach

After moving to Alaska in the 1900’s, I learned to ski at Alpenglow and Arctic Valley (back when the military lift was still around). I spent several years skiing with the race team at Alpenglow. Looking back now, the coaches I had during those early years had a very significant impact on the rest of my life. The skiing fundamentals and the passion for the mountains that those coaches instilled in me impacted every day of the following 30+ years of skiing.  My hope is to continue the cycle and pass on skiing fundamentals and a passion for the mountains to the next generation of skiers. In the BK (before kids) era, I spent much of my free time climbing and skiing in the backcountry. I also worked for several years as a PSIA instructor. Now my free time is split largely between family time, raising our 4 boys, and praying for snow!