Competition Programs

U10 (ages 8-9)

This group will ski with a coach every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with a one hour lunch break (lunch is not provided).  U10s will experience every aspect of being a well-rounded ski athlete.  This includes free skiing, gate training, slopestyle, moguls, glades, and more.  Athletes will work towards improving their fundamental skills such as balance, pressure, control, rotary and edging.  Athletes will participate in 60% free skiing, 20% coached drills, 10% coached gate drills and 10% competition situations. By integrating these skills, it will help improve the athlete's over all skill level.  Athletes will have the opportunity to choose a discipline that they would like to focus on at the age of 10.  This program will also include a limited, competitive event schedule which will concentrate on home competitions with limited travel.

Athletes must be at least 8 years old and are required to have USSA membership. Multiple discipline licenses are encouraged to allow athletes to participate in both freestyle competitions and ski races.  Athletes must have 1 pair of SL or all-mountain skis which are tuned and boots that the athlete is able to flex/crush.

CMCC and U.S. Ski & Snowboard require that all athletes wear helmets with hard ears.  If you purchase a helmet, please make sure that it is FIS approved (look for the FIS official sticker on the helmet).

Athletes are encouraged to ski with friends and family after the program ends each day.  Having fun is an important element in the engagement of young athletes.

Lift access is required and not included in the program cost. A season pass or daily lift tickets will be required. 

U12 (ages 10-11)

This group will ski with a coach every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with a one hour lunch break (lunch is not provided). U12's must have skied a minimum of three full seasons and be able to comfortably ski intermediate and advanced terrain.  Athletes will participate in 45 - 60% free skiing, 20% coached drills and 25% coached gate drills.  The approximate ratio of race days to training days is 1:6.  It is important that athletes engage in a variety of off-snow physical activities as often as possible.  Our goal for each athlete is to learn and develop strong skiing abilities on the entire mountain, mastering all snow conditions.  U12 athletes will ski both slalom and giant slalom with the opportunity to compete in 4-6 races.

The early races will be used to qualify for the state finals and state championships which are scheduled in March.

All athletes are required to be members of both U.S. Ski & Snowboard and NHARA.

CMCC and US Ski & Snowboard require that all athletes wear helmets with hard ears. If you purchase a helmet, please make sure that it is FIS approved (look for the FIS official sticker on the helmet).

Athletes are encouraged to ski with friends and family after the program ends each day. Having fun is an important element in the engagement of young athletes.

Lift access is required and not included in the program cost. A season pass or daily lift tickets will be required. 

U14 (ages 12-13)

This group will ski with a coach every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with a one hour lunch break (lunch is not provided). The athlete to coach ratio will remain at or below 8:1, giving the coaches opportunities to work with each athlete individually. U14s will concentrate on expanding  and improving the skills that were introduced to them in the U10 and U12 programs.  Athletes will participate in 30-45% free skiing, 20% coached gate drills and 25-35% coached gate training. This program focuses on all learning styles and will continue to work on strong fundamental skills. It is important that athletes engage in a variety of off-snow physical activities as often as possible. The race event schedule will be determined by the coaching staff. U14's are eligible to race a Super G and participate in a Super G camp.

The early races will be used to qualify for the state finals and state championships which are scheduled in March.

All athletes are required to be members of both U.S. Ski and Snowboard and NHARA.

CMCC and U.S. Ski & Snowboard require that all athletes wear FIS approved helmets with hard ears. If you purchase a helmet, please make sure that it is FIS approved (look for the FIS official sticker on the helmet).

U14 skiers must ski on event specific SL and GS skis. GS skis must have a minimum of 17 meter turn radius.  

Athletes are encouraged to ski with friends and family after the program ends each day and if possible during the week. Having fun is an important element in the engagement of young athletes.

Lift access is required and not included in the program cost. A season pass or daily lift tickets will be required. 

Freestyle (ages 8-18)

This group will ski with a coach every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with a one hour lunch break (lunch is not provided). Start date is December 9, 2023, weather and terrain permitting. 

Athletes who are looking to join the program should be of an intermediate ski level, be able to make consistent parallel turns, and be comfortable skiing all terrain available at Crotched.

This program is for athletes looking to become competitive freestyle skiers. Our team competes in USSA sanctioned events including moguls, dual moguls, slopestyle, and aerials.  We compete at both the A and B level of competition in USSA’s Eastern Division. USSA membership is required to compete. In taking part of this competitive program, athletes must be committed to training. An athlete’s readiness to compete will be at the discretion of the coaches.  Athlete travel to competitions by parents is required and costs associated with competitions are not included in program cost.

Lift access is required and not included in the program cost. A season pass or daily lift tickets will be required.

• Discipline: Ski Only
• Ages: 8-18 years
• Minimum skill requirement:  One completed season of the Introduction to Freestyle program and/or Level 5 skiing ability. Note – if your child has participated in the Introduction to Freestyle program, it is highly recommended that you discuss your child’s readiness for the Freestyle Competitive Team with the Introduction to Freestyle Program coaches prior to signing up.
• Recommended equipment: a ski helmet, ski poles, 1 pair of all-mountain or mogul skis; 1 pair of twin tip skis; optional – freestyle back protector and mouth guard. CMFC and U.S. Ski & Snowboard require that all athletes wear FIS approved helmets with hard ears.  If you purchase a helmet, please make sure that it is FIS approved (look for the FIS official sticker on the helmet).
• Required memberships: USSA – Freestyle Competitor

For more information or questions about the program please reach out crotchedmtnskischool@vailresorts.com.