/U12 Program
ESSENTIALS/FUNDAMENTALS – The U12 Program is targeted at ten and eleven year old skiers who show a keen inclination towards racing and demonstrate strong skiing skills. The program aims to elevate each individuals technical skill level through increased volume of skiing, diversity on and off snow, physical and mental training and the introduction to structured competition. The technical model of this program is firmly based on Alpine Canada Alpin’s AIM2WIN document with participation in a limited number of competitions. Training mainly on weekends from December to early April and during the Christmas holidays. Some additional training and educational opportunities will be available throughout the season in the form of fitness training, ski tuning and nutrition clinics. Eligibility for the U12 program is carefully considered by our coaching staff. Therefore, entry to the U12 program must be by WMSC coach referral (at the spring ski-up day) or with proven completion of the Snow Stars level 4 program. - Email Drew Hetherington – Lead Coach
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AGES
This program is targeted at children born in 2005 & 2006 – proof of birthdate is required for all new members.
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.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB UNIFORMS
We encourage all athletes to wear the WMSC club uniform. Pre-orders are done in early March – extra’s are ordered – email info@wmsc.info to get on the list. Used ones can also be found on the club website buy and sell: https://wmsc.info/buysell/ , or at the used swap on Thanksgiving Monday at the ski club cabin.
HEALTH INSURANCE
We recommend that each athlete take out additional insurance coverage. Contact WMSC to purchase ACA SAIPInsurance or your own Insurance agent/broker to obtain additional travel and accident insurance. This insurance is in addition to your provincial heathcare coverage which you are also required maintain. All Foreign racers must have their own Accident and Medical Coverage that must include mountain rescue and return to home country, and supply WMSC with a copy of the policy.
PROGRAM Fees 2018-2019
U12 Sunday program: $1940 (coaching on Sundays and Xmas Camp)
U12 Core program: $3290 (coaching on weekends and Xmas Camp)
U12 Extended program: $4470 (coaching Fri/Sat/Sun and Xmas Camp)
Registration
- Purchase family membership $200 (includes parent registration with BC Alpine)
- Register athletes in a program – pay program fee deposit of $500. (includes U12 – U16 competitors’ licence with Alpine Canada)
Registration deadline is August 31st – late registration fee is $125.00
Balance of program fees due Oct. 31st
Refund Policy: The $500 program deposit is 100% refundable prior to first on-snow day. After the 1st on-snow day the program fee including deposit (paid to WMSC) is refundable on a prorate basis from the date of injury or withdrawal from the program. Days missed prior to this date for other reasons are non-refundable.
Foreign racer surcharge fee is additional – contact WMSC for info
Races are not included in any programs and can be purchased when the trip sheets are posted.
* Additional race training will be available for racers at $67 a day – subject to availability.
The program starts December 1st and ends mid-April. Program fees includes coaching and support services, winter fitness training and online video services annual subscription (Dartfish TV). Program fees do not include any lift access, equipment, clothing, camp or race related expenses.