Team Overview

The Alpine U10 Home Team is not a learn-to-ski program.

The Alpine U10 Home Team’s mission is to help young skiers develop strong fundamental skills, learn to be part of a team, gain a joy and passion for skiing in a fun and challenging team environment. Our experienced coaches focus on progressive skill acquisition, knowledge of the skier’s responsibility code, respect for the mountain and having fun.

This team is for skiers who wish to explore racing, a blend of racing and all-mountain skill development, or are committed to competitive racing. This program can be used as a stepping stone into the Competitive Travel Teams, or to the Alpine U12/U14 Home Team. Athletes have the chance to train gates and can compete in all Cheeso Home Series events, Arkoosh Cup, Kindercup and Gary Black Jr Races, but the focus is on freeskiing and skill development. Athletes can expect to gain knowledge in many areas including general alpine racing, introduction to World Cup Ski Racing, equipment care, ski racing specific technique and tactics, technical fundamentals, activation and warmup, alpine racing protocol and etiquette, and all-mountain safety.

No Dryland Training Offered

On-Snow Training Schedule
December 13, 2025 to March 29, 2026

Two days per week per the schedule below:

  • Saturdays starting December 13, 2025 12:00pm-3:45pm.
  • Sundays starting December 14, 2025 12:00pm-3:45pm.

Additional Camp Offerings
Pre-Thanksgiving Camp at Rotarun is available at an additional cost.

Pass & Membership:
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for current season.
  • Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
  • Must purchase General Non-Competitor U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership.
  • Not eligible for multi-team discount.
Age:

Year of birth 2016-2017

Total Program Hours:

125-150 hours (8 hours per week in-season).

Skill Prerequisites:
  • Must have fundamental skills to ski anywhere/everywhere on the mountain.
  • This program will include a wide variety of skill levels, but athletes must have the inherent desire to learn to be a better skier.
Maturity:
  • Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied.
  • Must be able to care for and maintain all ski equipment.
  • Responsible and accountable for hydration, nutrition, and proper layering for any weather.
  • Respect teammates, coaches, parents, and all all mountain employees at all times.
  • Complete knowledge of Mountain Safety Policies.
Equipment:

Skis: One pair of multi-discipline race skis, regularly tuned.

Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working condition.

Protection: Slalom protection is not required. Hard-eared helmet is required.

Participation:

Athletes are expected to attend 70% of in-season training sessions (unless otherwise specified by Head Coach).

Supervision:

U10 athletes are NOT supervised for periods of time and MAY be required to take breaks, eat lunch, ski to race course, and/or load chairs unaccompanied.

Travel & Competitions:

Primary race series: Cheeso Cup Series. Athletes will compete in the Cheeso Cup Home Series Race Program, with additional home race offerings (Arkoosh Cup, Gary Black Jr. Memorial Race).

Parents:
  • Required to attend parent orientation.
  • Must complete the weekly sign up sheet in a timely manner.
  • Must actively communicate needs of athlete including planned absences and injuries.
  • Must register for competitions in a timely manner per team communication.
  • Must complete Team Agreement (Code of Conduct).
  • Must remain actively engaged with team communication method(s) and check schedule/updates regularly.
Communications Overview:

Weekly In-Season Emails

Sport: Alpine Skiing
Age: Year of birth 2016-2017
Ability Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Enrollment Limit: 20
Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 7:1
Price: $2,500
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for current season.
  • Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
  • Must purchase General Non-Competitor U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership.
  • Not eligible for multi-team discount.
Head Coach: Chuck Harris
Team Jackets & SVSEF Apparel:
  • SVSEF Alpine is partnering with SYNC for this season’s athlete gear, information to come.
  • Select SVSEF apparel and accessories are available through the online store.
Team Placement:
  • Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of Head Coaches and Program Director.
  • At Junior Program Director’s discretion, athletes. may have the opportunity to transfer to U10 Mini World Cup Team.

 

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