U16 Racing Program

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The U16 Program, for 14-15 year old athletes,  is designed to inspire and challenge racers to perform at the next level.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Any child that is 14-15 years of age as of December 31st of the current season is eligible for the U16 racing program.

This program will focus on fundamental skill development, racing technique and speed acquisition. Athletes will be constantly challenged in a safe and fun environment, and motivated to give their one hundred percent effort every day. CFSC professional coaches will also offer advice on conditioning, healthy living, pre-race mental preparation and ski tuning, while fostering a team spirit within the athlete groups.

 

Our program is flexible and can accommodate athletes across various levels of commitment to the sport. In addition to our core 15 week racing module, racers can choose to participate in a variety of optional enhanced training programs: the conditioning camp in the spring/summer, pre-season off-snow training in the fall, pre-season camp in the late fall and extra training and specialty camps during the skiing season. We strongly recommend the complete training package for those committed to alpine skiing as their main sport. See enhanced training for a full list of options.

Volunteering:  Camp Fortune Ski Club is a volunteer-driven not-for-profit organization.  We rely on the participation of parents to run the events and races. Volunteering at races is necessary to ensure a safe and successful event for the athletes.  No experience is necessary and you don’t even need to ski. We will provide training during the season and mentorship for all those eager to learn.  If there are specific areas you would like to get involved in or if you would like to know what may be a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to come and talk to me.  For parents who are new to the team, it is a great way to get involved in your child’s development in ski racing and to get to know other parents.  Without volunteers we would not be able to have an event.

Physical Testing:  Alpine Ontario Alpin and Ski Quebec Alpin require that all U14 & U16 athletes aspiring to participate in the Provincial championships, must have a fitness testing result prior to Dec 31 of the competition season as part of their qualification process.  Not having this result eliminates athletes not only from the Provincial championships but also opportunities to qualify for: any CanAm, Canada Winter Games, Whistler Cup or other National/international event qualified through the Provincials. Camp Fortune Ski Club will run a physical testing for it’s athletes.  Date will be listed on our calendar.