Kinder Development

NEW! 2011-2012 Details and Pricing 

Who?

9 and 10 year olds, children born in 2001 and 2002

(Children born in 2000 and 2003 will be conisdered on an individual basis)

What?

The Kinder Development program is designed for athletes looking for a challenging, fun and competitive environment. For the aspiring young racers in the family; our KD program serves as the ‘starting gate’ to training at the K1 and K2 levels for 11 to 14 year olds. The KD program includes dryland training in the fall (including a Gymnastics program) to acquaint these young skiers with the process of becoming a complete athlete. A full schedule of training and racing throughout the winter will keep your KD athlete active and engaged.

Where, When and How Often?

The KD program includes a dryland training program beginning in September that features Gymnastics, Conditioning, Team Games and other sports.

On-snow training begins as soon as possible in early November and takes place on Wednesday evenings and weekends (both days most weekends). Variety is the key for the KD program and we will train and race at local resorts in Alberta and eastern B.C.

On-snow training runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm each day with a 45-minute lunch break. Evening training at C.O.P. runs from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

How Many Days? 

The KD program includes approximately:

• 26 dryland sessions
• 43 weekend/holiday on-snow days
• 12 evening on-snow sessions

Where will we ski?

Training days at Nakiska and Sunshine, evenings at COP and some race days at other hills.

How often will we race?

KD’s will compete in 4 - 5 weekends of racing at Nakiska and other mountains.  The coaching staff will recommend participation in races to athletes as appropriate to their skill development.  This will be communicated by email in advance of race registration.  Travel and coach expenses for away races are NOT included in the program fees and will be allocated to each participating athlete.

Recommended Pass(es):

• Nakiska Season Pass
• Sunshine Village Season Pass
• COP Season Pass or Discount Card

Minimum Skill Level:

• KD's must be able to independently link parallel turns on blue and black runs (e.g.all terrain at Nakiska)
• Please contact the Program Director if you are unsure or have questions

Average athlete to coach ratio:7 to 1 – all athletes will be grouped according to their skiing ability

Program Costs:

Per Athlete

Program Fee (includes dryland program, gymnastics and all on-snow coaching) $2,400 ($2,750 after October 31st in lieu of fundraising commitment)

Alberta Alpine Athlete Registration/Insurance $76

Alberta Alpine Family (Parent) Membership $41

(Mandatory for all registered athletes, includes coverage for all training and races)

Per Family

NASA Family Membership $50

(Includes coverage for family members volunteering at competitive events)

Inclusions:

All on-snow coaching

Training/lane fees (not including pre/post-season training)

End of season report

Year-end banquet

Exclusions:

Ski Equipment

Lift Tickets and Season Passes

Race/Camp Fees (travel, accomodation, food, coach expenses)

Pre and Post-season lane training fees and lift tickets