U10 Team

The U10 program is organized to teach fundamental skiing skills and to introduce competitive ski racing to young athletes. Emphasis is placed on the technical fundamentals of skiing that apply to all types of alpine skiing. This is accomplished through free skiing over the entire Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on Saturdays, two afternoon/evenings of training at Snow King per week, and "extra" training sessions for kids who want more time on snow. Fundamental skills including balance, edging, body position, and more will be taught, as well as the introduction of the tactical fundamentals of racing … and always having fun! For training purposes, athletes will be arranged in groups assigned to a coach to facilitate a productive learning environment. Group assignments vary, are dynamic, and are generally based on skill, speed, and social needs. Participants must be able to put on their own ski equipment, load and ride the lift alone, and ski at an intermediate level. Racing introduction will focus predominantly on modern giant slalom and slalom technique. Athletes will work with a team of coaches dedicated to the U10 group.
This program includes a physical conditioning program in the fall.

Age for 2024-25 Winter Season

Born 2015-2017, ages 6, 7, 8 & 9 by December 31

Skill Development Focus

All-Mountain Safety;
Work on balance, coordination, movement, and athletic stance on skis. Goal is that athletes can ski ALL terrains with adequate technique. Athletes should be pretty adequate at carving, usage of upper and lower body separation, and pole plant. They should start working on cross blocking gates, upper body rotation, course inspection, line
Introduction to the basic tactical elements of racing.

For more information on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Training System model, click here.

Parent/Athlete Handbook

Training Schedule

2024-2025 Dates

Pre-Season Dryland:

October 16th until Snow King opens
Wednesday & Friday, 4:00-5:30pm

On Snow:

December 3, 2024 - March 23, 2025
Saturdays, 8:45-2:30 pm @ JHMR
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4pm-6pm @ Snow King

U10 Wednesday Plus: Add Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm @ Snow King

Recommended Summer Skiing
1-2 weeks JHSC Summer Training Camp info

Note - This schedule allows for participation in the JHSC Nordic Lollipopper (grades K-1) and Teewinot (grades 2-3) programs on Mondays and/or Wednesdays.

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Competitions and Events

U10 athletes are encouraged to compete in races over the winter at our Bank of Jackson Hole Club Series or the U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned North Series. The Club Series is a local race series that serves as a fun introduction to ski racing. The Club Series is designed to provide the opportunity to race locally (day trips), very inexpensively, and is open to all. The North Series is a series of races in the Intermountain Division. U10 and U12 athletes will compete together in one race series but in their own age groups. 7-year-olds compete in the U8 age group. At this age, athletes must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in order to travel to races.

The choice to travel to races is up to the individual athlete/family and is not a pre-requisite for participation in the program. For a given age group on an ‘away' race weekend, there will be a group that travels to the race and a group that remains in Jackson to ski/train. Athletes will have the opportunity for full-time coaching and training (respective to their program) regardless of whether they choose to travel to races or not. And while competition is a stated goal of the program, athletic and personal development is the primary focus.

A "competition plan" should be discussed, for each athlete, with the coaches. The U10 program recommends somewhere between 5 and 15 race days - each athlete's "competition" plan should achieve the appropriate balance for racing vs. development depending on that athlete's (and his/her families') goals for participation in the program.

Bank of Jackson Hole Club Series (dates subject to change)
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Intermountain Division North Series (dates subject to change)

U10 Race Schedule 24-25:

Jan 11-12: North Series 2 GS at Grand Targhee

Jan 31-Feb 2: North Series GS, SL & Jump/XC at McCall

Feb 22-23: North Series 2 SL's at Rotarun by Sun Valley

Mar 14-16: IMD Champs SL,GS, & Panel SL at Snowbasin

Mar 22-23: IMD Finals Sl & GS at Arrowhead/Sundance

*Athletes on the U10 team who compete as U8s are not eligible for the Champs event.

Fees and Obligations

2024-2025 Program Fee

Through August 31	September 1 - October 31	After October 31
$3,300	$3,400	$3,500

Add Wednesday Training $875

Payment plan

An installment plan of equal payments from the date of registration through December is available when you register.

Scholarships

Need-based scholarships available, learn more

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership

None required for Club Series participation.
U12 & Under Competitor membership & Intermountain Division membership required for North Series race participation (purchase online)

Race Travel Expenses

• Club Series -Races at Snow King & Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are $10 per race this season.
• Intermountain Division (IMD) North Series races - up to 3 away races:

estimate $200/race for lift ticket, race entry fees & coach expenses billed by the Club
lodging, meals & transportation are the family's responsibility
US Ski & Snowboard membership required for the IMD race series

• Off season training camps

Ski Passes

Athletes need a Snow King Mountain & Jackson Hole Mountain Resort season pass. Pass prices are not included in program fees and must be purchased directly through Snow King and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Purchase early for best pricing.

Work Deposit

There is 16 point work deposit commitment with this program. What is work deposit? Learn about it here.

Team Meeting

November 13th at 6:00pm - Location Snow King Lodge Room

JHSC Policies

Parent/Athlete Handbook

Equipment Recommendations

Recommended: 1 pair of SL and 1 pair of GS race skis. Can use 1 pair of in between skis for both events and 1 pair of freeskis for Saturday's at JHMR. Helmets are mandatory.

Opportunities to purchase new & used gear:

JHSC internal equipment exchange night (used gear)
Manufacturer’s Equipment Night (new gear)
JHSC Annual Ski & Gear Swap (new & used gear)

Academic Support and Early Release Program

There is no early release schedule required for U10 Team athletes.

Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club staff works closely with the local schools to further develop the Early-Release Program for each academic year and summer programs. The Club and local schools are highly motivated to create educational program options for students that enable them to maintain a rigorous academic schedule while supporting athletic growth and development. Learn more.

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