U14 Program (Birth Year 2012 - 2013)

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GKHAT’s U14 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, with some free-skiing to continue to build strong athletes with solid technical skills. At this level, more time is devoted to race training and U14 skiers can expect to spend a significant portion of their ski days working on racing skills. 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 opportunities. 

GKHAT uses Alpine Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) strategy as the training standard for athletes with all levels of aspiration in skiing. For more information, see Alpine Canada. At the U14 and U16 levels, the LTAD recommends 10-20 race starts during the season. These may include Zone races, Provincial events, speed camps, and Ski Cross races. 

• Age Requirement: 
  • U14's must have a birth year of 2012 - 2013
• Prerequisite:
  • U14 skiers must be able to ski with confidence and control on advanced-expert terrain ( i.e. 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: 8:30 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: U14 racers are encouraged to attend:
  • Up to three “Kootenay Zone Races” hosted by other clubs throughout the season
    • These races include slalom and GS races
  • Speed Camp if offered
    • This is typically a weekend of training super G at a host ski hill followed by a fun race
  • Western Ski Cross Events
    • Hosted by different clubs, this is a full weekend introduction to ski cross, suitable to all levels of athletes and tons of fun!
  • BC Games or Provincial races if the opportunity arises
  • Preseason ski camps for 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)