Team Alta Youth Athlete Accomplishments 2008-2009 Ski Season
Team Alta Youth Athlete Accomplishments 2007-2008 Ski Season
Junior Explorers is full for the 2009-2010 season.
Head Coach: Julian Cordova
Registration Contact: Scott Mathers
scott@alta.com
(801) 799-2273
Description:

JR Explorers (JRX) is a recreational skiing program for children ages 5, 6 and 7. The minimum skill level is confidently controlling speed with wedge turns on Green Trails. JR Explorers ski with the same group of coaches and peers over the seven Saturday or Sunday sessions. Approximate coaching ratio is 1 to 6 participants. The skiing focus is to develop high quality skiing movements on mostly green and some blue terrain. Emphasis is on balancing movements, parallel turning, relaxed gliding and skiing with a confident and offensive attitude. More difficult terrain is used sparingly in the lesson plan to enhance skills, boost comfort zone and create excitement.
Dates & Times:
SATURDAYS
7 Saturdays - January 23 thru March 13, 2010
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
New Skier Evaluation: January 9, 2010
No Sessions:
SUNDAYS
7 Sundays - January 24 thru March 14, 2010
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
New Skier Evaluation: January 10, 2010
No Sessions:
Cost:
Junior Explorer Program*:
$500.00
Team Alta Season Pass - Ages 6 & Under:
$99.00
Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Ages 7-12:
$179.00
*Cost of JRX does not include a lift pass. Season Pass will be sold separately. You will be sent an email confirmation that we have received your registration information. This email will indicate that you may purchase a Child or Youth Season Pass at the "Pre-Season Rate" without the requirement of an Adult Pass Qualifier.
Registration:
Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/JRX
PO BOX 8064
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
The AYC Sunday session is full for the 2009-2010 season.
Head Coach: Nic Nichol
Registration Contact: Scott Mathers
scott@alta.com
(801) 799-2273
Description:

Alta Youth Club (AYC) is a recreational skiing program for ages 7 – 16. The minimum skill level is confidently skiing parallel turns with a pole plant on Blue Trails. AYC consists of skiing 14 Saturdays or 14 Sundays with a group of peers and coaches. The approximate coaching ratio is 1 to 8 skiers. The skiing experience includes skill drills, powder skiing, mogul skiing, racing and jumping. AYC groups will often use "easier" terrain to develop quality movements and athletic skiing. More difficult terrain is used sparingly in the lesson plan to enhance skills, boost comfort zone and create excitement. Skill level and age guide appropriate activities for a group.
Dates & Times:
SATURDAYS
December 5, 2009 thru March 27, 2010
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
New Skier Evaluation: November 28, 2009
No Sessions:
SUNDAYS
December 6, 2009 thru March 28, 2010
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
New Skier Evaluation: November 29, 2009
No Sessions:
Cost:
AYC Program*:
$930.00
-Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Age 7-12:
$179.00
-Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Age 13-17:
$199.00
*Cost of AYC does not include a lift pass. Season Pass will be sold separately. You will be sent an email confirmation that we have received your registration information. This email will indicate that you may purchase a Youth or Teen Season Pass at the "Pre- Season Rate" without the requirement of an "Adult Pass Qualifier".
Registration:
BOTH FORMS REQUIRED: 1. Download Team Alta Enrollment Form & 2. Download AYC Release Form
Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/AYC
PO BOX 8064
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
ART is full for the 2009-2010 season.
Head Coach: Scott Mathers
Registration Contact: Scott Mathers
scott@alta.com
(801) 799-2273
Description:

The Alta Race Team (ART) is an introductory racing program for skiers age 8 - 12. The goal of the Alta Race Team is to introduce young skiers to the personal development and excitement associated with alpine ski racing. ART participants skiing will consist of approximately 50% gate training, 25% drills out of gates and 25% directed free skiing with a coach. Terrain skied will be approximately 25% Green, 50% Blue and 25% Black. The primary skill objective is learning how to glide fast and arc carved turns on moderate terrain. More challenging terrain is used sparingly in the lesson plan to enhance skills, boost comfort zone and create excitement. Skiers are not assigned to a group for the season. All coaches coach all of the skiers. All participants will ski with each other at times.
ART racers will participate in five local, age group, Youth Ski League Races that will take place on 4 Saturdays and 1 Sunday. This is the USSA introductory race series for this age group. Skiers may only have birth years 1997 - 2001. Parents are responsible for transporting their young skier to the races. A parent is required to remain at the race throughout the day. Race entry fees are included in the ART registration fee. Race day lift tickets are not included and are additional.
Training Dates & Times:
SUNDAYS
14 Sundays December 6, 2009 thru March 28, 2010
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
No Sessions:
Race Dates
4 Saturdays and 1 Sunday
TBA
Cost:
Coaching Fees (Includes YSL Entry Fees)*:
$1256.00
Team Alta Season Pass - Youth 7-12:
$179.00
*Cost of ART does not include a lift pass. Season Pass will be sold separately. You will be sent an email confirmation that we have received your registration information. This email will indicate that you may purchase a Youth Season Pass at the
Additional Costs:
USSA Youth Competitors License:
$90.00
Race day lift tickets additional:
$TBA
Registration:
Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/ART
PO BOX 8064
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
Head Coach: Anna Mastaglio
Registration Contact: Scott Mathers
scott@alta.com
(801) 799-2273
Description:

Alta Youth Telemark (AYT) is for strong alpine skiers new to telemark skiing as well as experienced youth telemark skiers. Minimum alpine skiing ability is consistent parallel turns with pole plant on all blue terrain and confidently skiing black terrain. AYT is for skiers ages 10 - 16. No prior telemark experience is required, although participants must provide their own tele equipment. AYT looks to inspire participants to explore the diversity of telemark skiing and produce life long skiers passionate about skiing. The program will be goal oriented, focusing weekly on one skiing skill that will result in total skier improvement by season end. AYT is a 7 Saturday program beginning in January. The ratio of coaches to students is approximately 1 to 8. Come join us for the fun and excitement of youth telemark skiing.
Dates & Times:
SATURDAYS
7 Saturdays - January 23 thru March 13, 2010
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
No Sessions:
Cost:
Alta Youth Telemark Program*:
$500.00
-Team Alta Season Pass - Ages 7-12:
$179.00
-Team Alta Season Pass - Ages 13-17:
$199.00
*Cost of AFD does not include a lift pass. Season Pass will be sold separately. You will be sent an email confirmation that we have received your registration information. This email will indicate that you may purchase a Youth Season Pass at the "Pre-Season Rate" without the requirement of an "Adult Pass Qualifier".
Registration:
BOTH FORMS REQUIRED: 1. Download Team Alta Enrollment Form & 2. Download AYT Release Form
Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/AYT
PO BOX 8064
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340
Head Coach: Stephen Helfenbein
Registration Contact: Scott Mathers
scott@alta.com
(801) 799-2273
Description:

The Alta Freeride Division (AFD) is an expert-level skier program for 10 – 16 year olds. AFD is a unique program offering comprehensive exposure to big mountain free skiing. Several intra-team competitions throughout the season are used to drive skill acquisition and mastery. AFD coaching emphasizes the IFSA judging criteria for big mountain skiing: line selection, attack, fluidity, technique and control. In addition to the competitive emphasis, the goal of AFD is to develop young skiers with experience, passion and respect for skiing as a sport and lifestyle. In pursuit of this goal AFD coaches foster the ethics of safety, sportsmanship and mastery of expert skiing skills. Special activities include skiing at Snowbird and jump training at the Utah Olympic Sports Park.
Dates & Times:
SATURDAYS
14 Saturdays - December 5, 2009 thru March 27, 2010
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
New Skier Evaluation: November 28, 2009
No Sessions:
SUNDAYS
December 6, 2009 thru March 28, 2010
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
New Skier Evaluation: November 29, 2009
No Sessions:
Cost:
AFD Program (one day)*:
$1165.00
AFD Program (both days)*:
$2330.00
Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Ages 7-12:
$179.00
Team Alta Season Pass - Youth Ages 13-17:
$199.00
*Cost of AFD does not include a lift pass. Season Pass will be sold separately. You will be sent an email confirmation that we have received your registration information. This email will indicate that you may purchase a Youth Season Pass at the "Pre-Season Rate" without the requirement of an "Adult Pass Qualifier".
Registration:
BOTH FORMS REQUIRED: 1. Download Team Alta Enrollment Form & 2. Download AFD Release Form
Email, Mail or Fax to:
Alf Engen Ski School/AFD
PO BOX 8064
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 359-1078 (ext. 271)
FAX: (801) 799-2340