Whistler Mountain Ski Club

U16 Program

Coaching Staff:

U16 Head Coach: Jeff Mac Lennan

email: jeff@wmsc.info

Assistant Coaches: Christine Kohls, Hal Gunby, Ken Doraty, Jack Evans and Gabi Pawlowski

The U16 program is designed for 14-15 year old athletes and is similar to the U14 programs, U16s compete in their own series ending with the Can-Am Western Championships in addition to the Provincial Championships Series. Training is primarily on weekends and holidays from early December til mid April with Extended Training opportunities on Thursdays and Fridays. U16 athletes have a few more racing and selection camp opportunities than U14 but racing is primarily during the weekends. Overall, U16 athletes are focused on racing and training as they prepare for F.I.S. (U18) competition. Dry-land is scheduled in the fall in both Vancouver and Whistler with some Dry-land camps throughout the summer.

AGES

This program is available for children born in 1997 & 1998. Proof of birthdate required for all new members.

SCHEDULE

2012-13 U16 Calendar

For the latest posted information about U16 Races and results see BC Alpine's Calendar.

LIFT PASS

Program fees do not include the cost of a list pass.
All youth aged athletes are eligible for a “Sea to Sky” Pass from Whistler Blackcomb. Application for this pass is directly through Whistler Blackcomb’s pass sales office and to be eligible, athletes must be registered in a WMSC competitive program at time of purchase. Please note that WMSC must confirm applicants status with WB and does so once a week starting Oct. 1 with an update of our athlete list to their pass sales department.

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/tickets/seasonpass/studentcard/index.htm

EQUIPMENT

See: http://wmsc.info/pages/Equipment_Guidelines/  
See: http://wmsc.info/pages/Gear_lists_and_prices/  

TEAM FEES

After your family has joined the club with a family membership, racers who wish to participate in a competitive program with WMSC are subject to a team fee of $600. This Team Fees due September 30th. This fee covers your competitor association with the club, your competitors’ licence with BC Alpine and Alpine Canada. It does not however provide for coaching services, lift access, equipment, clothing, camp or race related expenses. 
Note: A portion of this fee is applicable for a provincial child tax credit.
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PROGRAM FEES

Program Fees due October 31st. (see also Developing Champions Fund)

U16 Core 2012-13: $2100

Core program includes seasonal coaching support on weekends and during Christmas break. Extra training days (at $40 per), camps and races can be accessed with advance notice.

The program runs on weekends starting November 24 and ends April 7 as well as Christmas Camp (Dec. 27-31 and Jan. 2-4). It includes coaching and support services, fall/winter dry-land training and online video services annual subscription to Sprongo (formerly SkiClubZ).

Core racers may choose to attend the following competitons on "pay to play" basis (prices are estimates only & full payment is required prior to departure): 

** Airfare to/from Colorado is not included but coaching is. 
All Other trips and Extra midweek coaching / travel days at $40 per are NOT included in estimated costs. These charges will be billed separately where applicable.

U16 Extended 2012-13: $7,700

Extended program includes seasonal coaching support when training at Whistler or at away camps and entry into most races on the BC competition calendar. In most cases ground transportation, away lift tickets, lodging and meal packages are included in the program. Extra races not covered in the program can be accessed with three week advance notice. This program would be typical of training and competitions required for long term advancement in the sport.

Extended program fees cover coaching services for all extra midweek training and /or race days as well a trip costs associated with camps and races that are typical of that age groups calendar.

Core versus Extended Program Comparison