U10

This entry level race program focuses on further development of overall skiing skills and a thorough introduction of race skills on a variety of terrain and learning environments. This program follows the Long Term Athlete Development plan along with the Snow Stars program.

Skiers entering the U10 program must be one of the following:

• Be an exceptional recreational skier that can independently ski all runs at Chicopee, confidently uses all lifts at Chicopee unassisted, and is comfortable with some speed on a variety of terrain and snow conditions.
• Have successfully completed Intermediate 3 (I3) level in a Chicopee Snow School program.
• Graduates of the U8 program.

Per Alpine Ontario regulations, program participants must be a Chicopee Member for the applicable race season and are required to wear a hard eared helmet. U10 athletes that wish to participate in any Alpine Ontario (AOA) sanctioned events and races must register through AOA.

Please direct all race questions to racing@chicopee.ca

Included:

• Dryland Training: (Sundays) Sep 29 to Nov 24, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm (There will be no Dryland on Sunday Oct 13 - Thanksgiving weekend)
• New to Chicopee Race Parent Meeting: Oct 6, 2024 (Register with Guest Services)
• Returning Race Parent Meeting: Oct 20, 2024 (Register with Guest Services)
• Friday Night Gates: Jan 10 to Mar 7, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
• Race Event at Chicopee: CANDY CRUSH Feb 8, 2025
• 1 Away Race: TBA
• CARV Ski-a-thon: Feb 28, 2025
• Club Championships: Mar 1, 2025
• Race Social: Tuesday Mar 18, 2025

Optional (additional costs):

*Please Note: U10's require approval from the Head Coach to attend optional events.

• Blue Mountain Mondays: Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 24 from 9:00am to 3:00pm (Lift ticket not included in fee)
• Chicopee Slalom Camp: Dec 27 & 28, 2024 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
• Invitational Race Events: TBA