Team Overview

The Alpine U14 IMD Team is designed to continue the age-appropriate development of our athletes. The U14 group is defined by excitement, constant athletic insights, and the onset of biological maturity. This is the age range when the winter commitment moves to five days per week, along with a more robust competition calendar. Athletes on the U14 IMD Team will have the opportunity to see new places, meet new teams, and expand their friend base to include athletes throughout the Intermountain West. U14 Athletes will have different competition and camp opportunities based on Year of Birth. Constant individual growth and independence is fostered in this age group.

Summer/Fall Conditioning

  • Two days per week, July – September 2024
  • Four days per week, October – November, 2024

On-Snow Travel Race Schedule
December 2024 – April 2025

On-Snow, In-Season Training
December 4, 2024 – April 6, 2025

Five days per week

  • Wednesday through Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (3:00 – 5:00 p.m. if training at Rotarun)
  • Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Early morning sessions added throughout the winter.

Conditioning, In-Season
One day per week.

Additional Camp Offerings

  • Pre-Thanksgiving Camp at Sun Valley.
  • December Winter Break Camp (extra training time beyond normal programming).
  • February Speed Project at Soldier Mountain, ID (Separated by YOB)
  • Additional Western Region/National Training Group Projects per invitation.

 

All IMD athletes are eligible to utilize ski cross resources.

Pass & Membership:
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 24/25 Season.
  • Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your child wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
  • Must purchase Alpine U14 Competition License from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Age:

Year of birth 2011-2012

Total Program Hours:
  • 400-500 hours.
  • Off-season (July to November) 4-8 hours per week.
  • In-season, On-snow (December to April) 15-20 hours per week.
Skill Prerequisites:
  • Must have prior racing experience.
  • Must have either completed SVSEF U12 North Series Team or like-program at another ski area or with a recommendation from the Program Director.
  • Must be able to ski all terrain including off-piste, groomed runs, moguls, crud, and powder on Baldy.
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: US Ski & Snowboard-legal equipment required for slalom, giant slalom, and super G. Must maintain equipment in good training/competition condition at all times.

Tuning: Bench, vices, iron, guides, brushes, files, stones, waxes (recommended, but not required).

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

Protection: Slalom protection (pole, chin, and shin guards), and hard-eared FIS approved helmet required. Back protection may be recommended.

Lockers: Available to athletes U14 and older.

Participation:

Athletes are expected to attend 80% of in-season training sessions. (Unless arrangements made with Head Coach – Ex: Other activity conflict).

Supervision:

U14 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: U14 Intermountain Cup
  • Athletes intend to compete in age-appropriate races and series. This includes all U14 IMC Qualifying events.
  • There will be no team travel offered for U14 Qualifiers, but may be available for Championship race series and all Open Series events.
  • Some athletes may compete in regional and national events if qualified.
  • Team Travel participants are accountable for the shared cost of athlete and coach travel.
Parents:
  • Required to attend parent orientation.
  • 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: On-Snow and Conditioning plan
  • ONEsporter App: Athlete Tracking + Daily Training Plan
  • Project + Race Announcement Communication
  • U14 Website

Sport: Alpine Skiing
Age: Year of birth 2011-2012
Ability Level: Advanced/Expert
Enrollment Limit: 35
Price: $5,500
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 24/25 Season.
  • Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your child wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
  • Must purchase Alpine U14 Competition License from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Head Coach: Charlotte Gourlay
Team Jackets & SVSEF Apparel:
  • SVSEF works with Sturtevant’s on ordering Team Jackets. Visit the SVSEF online store for further information in the fall.
  • 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.
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