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IMPORTANT NOTE: This program cannot be offered unless we have a minimum of six athletes that are signed up. We will contact you to make alternate arrangements if the program does not meet the minimum number of athletes required.

Performance 60 Program (10-15 year olds) born 2013-2008

This program is offered to 10-15 year old skiers who want to maximize their number of ski days and get the most out of their ski season. It will include a combination of pre-season days, winter and spring camps, 3 days of skiing per week and daily fees for one race. Skiers in the P60 program will be focused on developing the strongest possible technical skiing skills over an enhanced number of days, while training with a consistent group of athletes in order to promote a strong team dynamic. Skiers should be enthusiastic about training and racing over a high volume throughout the ski season. 
 

 

14 weeks of skiing @ 3 days a week ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 8:30-2:30 pmStarting December 15 and ending March 31
It includes:
    - Coaching fees for 2 preseason training weekend (Friday to Sunday at Pano/Sunshine/Lake Louise TBD)
    - Coaching travel fees for a single two day away race, and a reduced rate of $52/day for GKHAT travel fee for all other away race/training events. 
   -  Both Christmas Camps
    - Both Spring Break Camps
   - Total of 60 days on snow.
   -2 one on one athlete portfolio sessions 

 

 Athletes have the opportunity to participate in more fun-based club events including:
  • Annual GKHAT cookie cup.
  • Annual GKHAT Nancy Greene race. U14 and U16 athletes may participate as a forerunner.
  • Annual club year-end ski-tacular event.

 

For some home events, athletes will be included as mentors to younger skiers in order to build team and leadership skills. 

 

Additional to local events, U16 racers are encouraged to attend: 
  • Up to three “zone races” hosted by other clubs throughout the season
  • These races include slalom and GS races 
  • Up to two provincial series “Open Road” multi-day races 
    • U16/19 race events for racers looking for a more serious race environment 
  • 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 Event
  • Hosted annually by different clubs, this is a full weekend introduction to ski cross, suitable to all levels of athletes and tons of fun!
  • Provincial races if the opportunity arises
 

 

Volunteer Requirements

Additional to standard volunteer club duties (yurt cleaning, helping at local race events), we ask our parents of older athletes to contribute to the club by:


  • Organizing/helping out at social and team building activities.
  • Filling key roles in organizing and volunteering at zone races when our club hosts.
  • Consider taking a level 1 or 2 officials course if you have a child who loves to race.
  • Volunteering at away races when help is needed.


Don’t be intimidated if you have never been involved in ski racing. There are always jobs that can be done by anyone and we believe that ski racing should be fun for the whole family! Please speak to the volunteer coordinator as early as possible if you are unable to fulfill your volunteer commitment for the season for whatever reason (volunteer.coordinator@gkhat.ca). Please see our GKHAT Parent Handbook for more details.

Equipment (see parent handbook for more details):

GKHAT Parent Handbook

Well fitting skis, boots, helmet, goggles, poles.  Hard Ear Helmet, Slalom guards (shin,hand,chin). Spandex race suit

U12+ skiers ideally always have the right ski for the job at hand. Even if athletes are not the keenest of racers, a proper ski can greatly improve their skill development and enjoyment during time spent on race training. Ideally skiers have a JR. slalom ski ~nose height, a JR Giant Slalom ski ~ top of head, and a powder/ all mtn ski.  Consult your coach or ski pro for the weight-ski length chart for Jr race skis


 Annual Fee

60 day program: $3000.00 + BC Alpine Fee

Minimum 6 athletes required to run the program

Financial Assistance

Please contact financialassistance@gkhat.ca for income support if cost of the program is a barrier to your family participating.

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