Mount Snow’s Training Center is one of New England’s premier alpine and snowboard education and competition centers. Our specialized seasonal programs afford young athletes the opportunity to further enhance their love of their sport through our Development and Competitions Programs.

Development Program – Dec. 8th, 2007 – Mar. 16th, 2008

Our 16-week Development Program is for skiers and riders ages 6 through 18 and focuses on developing sound skills and the technical aspects of snowboarding, skiing & even freestyle skiing. Participants are matched with a coach based on their area of interest and their ability level. One coach oversees a small group of kids whose skills and abilities compliment each other. This coach works with them on a weekly basis, helping them to become proficient in the use of Mount Snow’s terrain features and encouraging the development of their skills. The Development Program provides the personalized attention of working with the same coach each session and the group confidence of learning with familiar faces. The program is also an environment in which the participants are able to have fun and form lasting friendships.

This program also features exciting social and on-snow activities. Perennial favorites include our Crazy Hat Race, Obstacle Course, Family Race and end-of-season Ice Cream and Awards Party. These programs are a great "feeder" for our Competition Programs and ultimately the Mount Snow Academy.

The Alpine program features 3 specialty areas: Alpine, All Mountain and Freestyle. The Alpine program concentrates on the aspects of developing racing skills along with free-skiing the entire mountain. The All Mountain program encompasses racing, freestyle and terrain park activities. The Freestyle program trains skiers in all aspects of bumps and jumps.

Kids are grouped first according to their ability level and then by their age as of December 2007. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-12:45pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/26-12/28.

2007-2008 Development Program season pricing:

$920 for the first child
$840 for each additional sibling.

*Changes to be aware of for the 2007/2008 season: Program participants will no longer have usage of the service entrance to lift lines.

Competitions Programs – Dec. 1st, 2007 –Mar. 30th, 2008

Our Competition Programs offer young athletes the opportunity to dream big and strive to reach their highest goals. This 17-week program trains athletes to compete in ski racing, snowboarding and freestyle skiing. Our professional and seasoned coaching staff motivates, instructs and mentors athletes as young as 8 years old up to 18 years old. Athletes will learn the technical aspects of their sport, in a fun and challenging environment that promotes good sportsmanship.

Alpine Competitions: This program allows all skiers to compete in Eastern USAA events while younger (ages 14 & under) compete in Southern Vermont Junior Council races. Older racers often compete at statewide and regional events. For the past several years, athletes have competed in the Junior Olympics, Eastern Cup and Nor Am races. All Alpine Competitions Program competitors must be a member of the Mount Snow Ski Club and USSA. All JIII, JIV & JV competitors must also be members of the Vermont Alpine Racing Association (VARA). Participants must be able to master the majority of the mountain terrain and ride all lifts. All new applicants must be screened before acceptance to ensure the readiness of the athlete and proper program placement. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/26-12/28.

2007-2008 Alpine Competitions Program season pricing:

$1000 for JI & JII Racers, ages 15-18
$1000 for JIII & JIV Racers, ages 11-14
$1000 for JV Racers, ages 8-10
$950 for each additional sibling

*Changes to be aware of for the 2007/2008 season: Program participants will no longer have use of the service entrance to lift lines.

Snowboard Competitions: This program is designed for riders who want to compete in the racing (slalom and giant slalom) and freestyle (halfpipe, slopestyle and boardercross) aspects of USSA and United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA) sanctioned events. For the past several years, athletes have competed in the Freestyle Championships, Junior Freestyle Olympics, Junior World Championships and the National Freestyle Championships. All competitors must be members of the Mount Snow Ski Club, USSA or USASA and the New England Snowboard Association (NESA).

Participants must be able to master the majority of the mountain terrain and ride all lifts. All new applicants must be screened before acceptance to ensure the readiness of the athlete and proper program placement. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/26-12/28.

2007-2008 Snowboard Competitions Program season pricing:

$1000 for Seniors, ages 13-18
$1000 for Juniors, ages 8-12
$950 for each additional sibling

*Changes to be aware of for the 2007/2008 season: Program participants will no longer have usage of the service entrance to lift lines.

Freestyle Competitions: This program offers coaching to athletes who compete in moguls, big air and slopestyle sanctioned events. All freestyle skiers can compete in Eastern USSA events. For the past several years, athletes have competed in the Freestyle Championships, Junior Freestyle Olympics, Junior World Championships and the National Freestyle Championships. All competitors must be members of the USSA.

Applicants must be able to master the majority of the mountain terrain and ride all lifts. All new applicants must be screened before acceptance to ensure the readiness of the athlete and proper program placement. The program runs every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm, as well as the additional dates of 12/26-12/28.

2007-2008 Freestyle Competitions Program season pricing:

$1000 for Group A, ages 13-18
$1000 for Group B, ages 8-12
$950 for each additional sibling

*Changes to be aware of for the 2007/2008 season: Program participants will no longer have usage of the service entrance to lift lines.

*Some programs require enrollment in the Mount Snow Ski Club; please click here for more information.

If you have any questions please email us at vlewis@mountsnow.com..