Juniors Program
Register for the Juniors Program NowThe ASC Juniors program is designed to provide a range of training and racing opportunities relative to both individual athletic goals and individual time commitments. While the younger level Junior Development program offerings (U10, U12) utilize a somewhat one size fits all approach while the older level Junior program offerings (U14, U16, U18) are designed around providing athletes opportunities to be successful at specific levels competitively (local/divisional or regional/national/international). The primary goals of the Juniors Development programs are fundamental skill acquisition and developing a love for the competitive aspects of the sport. The primary goals of the upper level Junior programs are skill refinement and athletic performance relative to specific levels of competition. This approach allows us to provide programs for those athletes who participate in multiple sports/activities and/or are more focused on local/divisional competition as well as those that have identified skiing as their primary sport and are focused on regional/national/international competition.
While the ASC Juniors program is commitment based, it is also recognized that in order to provide quality programming to all participants we need to ensure athletes have a minimum skill/ability level to participate in one of the upper level Juniors programs (U14, U16, U18). It is assumed that athletes who are graduating up from the ASC Junior Development programs (U10, U12) would have attained the necessary skills/abilities to participate in the upper level Juniors programs should they desire to do so. Athletes new to the ASC Juniors programs must demonstrate they have the required skills/abilities before they are able to participate in one of the upper level ASC Junior programs. New upper level Junior athletes may request to be evaluated at the end of the season prior to them joining the Juniors program, at a preseason Juniors training camp or at the start of the new season. Athlete evaluation requests should be directed to the Alpine Program Director, Jennifer Danza alpinedirector@alyeskaskiclub.com.
The registration cost for each ASC Junior program consists of a pay-per-programmed day method. Thus, depending on the program chosen, (Full-Time vs. Part-Time) the athlete will be charged at registration for the days included in each program. Please read carefully the differences between each program. For example, full-time programs include all camp/race coaching fees and year-round dryland training.
All athletes will also incur a “user-pay” fee for charges incurred such as lift tickets and facility usage fees, entry fees, ground/air transportation, food/accommodations, athlete equipment, coach travel expenses, etc. Refunds will not be issued for unused services outside the established refund policy.
Please remember that all programs begin May 1st of each year.
It should be noted that the Juniors programs include the following as part of their annual registration fees:
- On-snow coaching for calendared training and competitions;
- Dryland coaching (designated Full-time 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, 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.
Juniors Program Structure
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Alpine Juniors U10 – 2013, 2014 YOB
Program Fee – $2,284 After Sept. 1 $2,484
Add-Ons –
Dryland | Hilltop (optional) – $110
Wednesday | Hilltop or Alyeska (optional) – $350
Spring Break Camp (optional) – $180
Description – This double day weekend program provides athletes with an introduction to the Juniors program. Training will focus on fundamental all mountain skiing skills and introductory race/competition skills under the direction of a professional paid coaching staff. Athletes will be exposed to competition in both Mighty Mite events (separate category) and Youth Ski League events. Additional Opportunities – Dryland (Every Wednesday Sept. 7 through Nov. 16, 2022 at Hilltop or Girdwood), Hilltop or Alyeska Wed Training (Dec. 7 – April 5, 2023) and/or Spring Break Camp (4 extra days during the period March 3 – 12, 2023)
Alpine Juniors U12 – 2011, 2012 YOB
Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Wednesday Training | Hilltop or Alyeska
Friday Training | Alyeska
Program Fee – $3,484 After Sept. 1 $3,684
Add-Ons –
Dryland | Hilltop & Elite (optional) – $282
Spring Break Camp (optional) – $180
Description – Recommended for new and returning U12 athletes who are interested in and able to commit to a more intensive annual program which includes both dryland as an option and all on snow training components. Athletes will compete in USSS Divisional events with one potential optional add-on lower 48 trip/competition. Athletes may also have the option to participate in preseason training camps.
Additional Opportunities – Dryland (Every Wednesday and Friday Sept. 1 through Nov. 19 at Hilltop or Girdwood & Elite) and/or Spring Break Camp (4 extra days during the period March 3 – 12, 2023)
Alpine Juniors Part-Time Programs
The Alpine Juniors Part-Time programs (U14 and U16/U18) are designed for athletes who are looking for a primarily winter weekend based training program. Athletes in the Part-time program may also have other sport, school or family commitments which would make them unavailable to attend a majority of the Full-time programming. Due to training volume limitations athletes will primarily focus on local and Divisional USSS competitions however they may still qualify for and attend Western Region qualification events. Part-time athletes may also be eligible to attend additional Regional USSS events based on coach recommendation and space availability.
Alpine Juniors Part-Time U14 – 2009, 2010 YOB
Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $2,604 After Sept. 1 $2,804
Add-Ons –
Dryland | Hilltop & Elite (optional) – $340
Wednesday | Hilltop (optional) – $375
Additional Optional or Non-Calendared on Snow Training/Race Days – $45
Description – This program is offered for U14 age eligible athletes who are interested in a winter weekend performance based alpine racing program. Athletes will primarily compete in USSS Divisional events. Those that qualify may also elect to compete at USSS Regional events.
Additional Opportunities – Dryland (Every Wednesday and Friday September 7 through November 11, 2022 at Elite and Hillside) and/or Hilltop Wed Training (Dec. 7 – April 5, 2023)
Alpine Juniors U16 Part Time – 2007, 2008 YOB
Alpine Juniors U18/U21 Part Time – 2006 YOB + Older
Saturday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $2,804 After Sept. 1 $3,004
Add-Ons –
Dryland | Hilltop & Elite (optional) – $340
Friday Training | Alyeska (optional) – $325
Additional Optional or Non-Calendared on Snow Training/Race Days – $45
Description – This program is offered for U16 and U19 age eligible athletes who are interested in a winter weekend performance based alpine racing program. Athletes will primarily compete in USSS Divisional events. Those that qualify may also elect to compete at USSS Regional events. U19 athletes may also choose to compete in FIS competitions with a current FIS license.
Additional Opportunities – Dryland (Every Wednesday and Friday September 7 through November 11, 2022 at Elite and Hillside). Friday Training (Dec. 16 – April 7, 2023)
Alpine Juniors Full-Time Programs (U14, U16 and U18)
The Alpine Juniors Full-time Programs (U14, U16 and U18) are designed for athletes who are looking for a 9 – 12 month annual alpine training program. Athletes in these Full-time programs would be tracking towards future involvement in USSS Regional/National Teams and/or Collegiate skiing. Full-time programming includes (will vary by age group): annual dryland training program with designated rest/break periods, Summer and Fall on-snow training camps and winter weekend and midweek training. Athletes in the U14 and U16 Full-time Programs will compete in both Divisional and Regional competitions with goals to qualify for and attend National events. Athletes in the U19 Full-time Program will participate in Divisional USSS events, with a primary emphasis on International FIS competitions.
Alpine Juniors Full-Time U14 – 2009, 2010 YOB
Wednesday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $4,896 After Sept. 1 $5,096
Description – Recommended for new and returning U14 athletes who are interested in and able to commit to a more intensive annual program which includes both dryland and on snow components. Athletes will compete in USSS Divisional events and have goals to qualify for and successfully compete at U14 Regional and National events.
Alpine Juniors Full-Time U16 – 2007, 2008 YOB
Tuesday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $6,760 After Sept. 1 $6,960
Description – Recommended for new and returning U16 athletes who are interested in and able to commit to a more intensive annual program which includes both dryland and on snow components. Athletes will compete in USSS Divisional events and have goals to qualify for and successfully compete at U16 Regional and National events.
Alpine Juniors Full-time U18/U21 – 2006 YOB + Older
Tuesday – Sunday | Alyeska Resort
Program Fee – $7,364 After Sept. $7,564
Description – Recommended for new and returning U18/21 athletes who are interested in and able to commit to a more intensive annual program which includes both dryland and on snow components. Athletes will compete in USSS Divisional events with a primary focus on international FIS competitions.