Ages

9-10 (born 2002 or 2001)

Focus

The J5 program is organized to teach basic skiing skills and to introduce ski racing to the young athlete. Emphasis is placed on free skiing while practicing balance, edging, body position—and having fun!

Participants should be able to put on their own ski equipment, load and ride the lift alone, and ski at an advanced, intermediate level. Racing introduction will focus predominantly on modern giant slalom technique with an introduction to modern slalom technique. Athletes are arranged in groups based on skill, speed, and social needs.

Please see Alpine Development Progression for specific skill development progressions.

Training Schedule

JIVs and JVs will train two nights per week Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9-1 p.m.

Race Schedule

Review the 2011-12 JIV-V schedule.

Equipment Needs

For JVs, a single pair of junior race skis will suffice.  Read more about equipment.

Coaches

Look for our JV coaches on the hill and read more about their experience by clicking the links  below.

	Bryce Button
	Mike Winje
	Olivia Bowser
	Dick Kavey
	Rob Buck