Whistler Mountain Ski Club

K2 Program

K2 Head Coach: Jeff MacLennan

K2 Schedule

The K2 program is designed for 13-15 year old athletes and is similar to the K1 programs, K2s compete in their own series ending with the CanAm 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. K2 athletes have a few more racing and selection camp opportunities than K1 but racing is primarily during the weekends. Overall, K2 athletes are focused on racing and training as they prepare for FIS competition. Dryland is scheduled in the fall in both Vancouver and Whistler with some dryland camps throughout the summer.

AGES

This program is available for children ages 13-15 as of December 31st, 2011

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

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 Fee must be paid at time of registration. 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 MUST be paid in full prior to participation in any on snow training or competition.
(see also Developing Champions Fund)

K2 Core 2011-12: $2,300

Core program includes seasonal coaching support on weekends and during Christmas break. Extra training days (at $45 per), camps and races can be accessed with advance notice.

The program runs on weekends starting November 26 and ends April 8 as well as Christmas Camp (Dec. 20-23 & 27-31). It includes coaching and support services, fall/winter dryland 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): 

*Extra midweek coaching / travel days at $45 per are NOT included in estimated costs. These charges will be billed separately where applicable.

** Airfare to/from Colorado is not included. 

K2 Extended 2011-12: $7,100

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