U12 Program (Birth Year 2014 - 2015)

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GKHAT’s U12 program aims to develop athletes who want to become the best skiers and ski racers they can be.

We strive to provide a high standard of coaching, training opportunities, race experience, and adventurous free-skiing to fuel a love of skiing. We aim to build a solid technical foundation, and to give athletes the skills they need to move on to the next level and beyond if the athlete so chooses.

Recognizing that individual goals may vary, we aim to offer a range of training environments and volume. On any given program day, choice of training environment is at the coach’s discretion and reflects current ski conditions. At this age, we encourage athletes to ski more than one day per week; athletes who ski one day per week will experience a narrower spectrum of training environments. 

Through the season we host 2-3 GKHAT club race events which are a part of this program.  In addition, athletes have the option to travel to other local hills for Nancy Greene Festivals and races hosted by our neighbouring clubs. These events are always a fun addition to the season and can help develop team spirit and a love for the sport. Athletes are strongly encouraged to attend one or two away races per season at this level. Regardless of interest in ski racing, these events are fun-focused and family oriented opportunities to build team spirit and a sense of accomplishment in our young skiers. 

• Age Requirement: 
  • U12's must have a birth year of 2014 - 2015
• Prerequisite:
  • U12 skiers must be able to ski with confidence and control on advanced-expert terrain (Feuz Bowl, CPR etc). 
• Weeks: 14
• Hours on Snow: 84
• Program Dates:
  • Program Start Date: Dec 12-14, 2025
  • Program End Date: March 20-22, 2026
• Programs: Can choose a 1 day or 2 day program. Program options are as follows:
  • Friday Program
  • Saturday Program
  • Sunday Program
  • Friday/Saturday 2-Day Program
  • Friday/Sunday 2-Day Program
  • Saturday/Sunday 2-Day Program
• Daily Start/End Times: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Location:
  • Program based at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Start and End meeting location is at the GKHAT Yurt located behind the day lodge.
• Equipment: 
  • A slalom, GS or multi-event race ski is required.  
  • Hard eared helmets are required.  
  • Slalom guards ( Chin, shin, hand)
  • Slalom, GS, or Multi-event race ski
  • back protectors are recommended. 
• Kicking Horse Hosted Race Events:
  • Annual GKHAT cookie cup.
  • Annual club year-end ski-tacular event.
• Away Races: U12 racers are encouraged to attend:
  • Away Nancy Greene races/festivals.
    • These races are best suited to athletes who prefer a more fun based approach; particularly the Kimberley Nancy Greene Festival
  • One or more “zone race” hosted by other clubs throughout the season
    • These races are best suited to athletes who are looking to experience a little more competitive race environment and a full weekend of technical racing
  • Preseason ski camps for enthusiastic skiers who want to get on snow and start working on their turns early

Cost (1 day fee): $845.00

Cost (2 day fee): $1267.50

Not included in Program Fees: Equipment, Lift passes/tickets, Race Entry fees/costs.  

Additional Fees: BC Alpine fees (charged once per family and once per athlete)