Alta Race Team skier with the Alf Engen Ski School at Alta Ski Area

Team Alta
Alta Race
Team (ART)

ART is an introductory ski racing program for ages 8–11.

Ages 8–11 | 12-week program

15 SESSIONS: 11 TRANING DAYS & 4 RACES

Skills Required: Ski blue runs aggressively and ride lifts without an adult

The Alta Race Team (ART) is an introductory racing program for skiers ages 8–11, consisting of 11 training sessions and four races. The goal of ART 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 and 25% directed free skiing with a coach. Terrain skied will be approximately 25% green, 50% blue and 25% black. The primary skills emphasized include gliding fast on gentle terrain and carving arcs on moderate terrain. More challenging terrain is used sparingly in the lesson plan to enhance skills, boost comfort zone and create excitement.

ART racers will participate in four local age-group Youth Ski League Races. YSL is the USSA introductory race series for this age group.

Cost

$2,025

  • Season Pass sold separately
  • Additional USSA U12 Competitor License: TBD
  • Additional race day lift tickets: TBD
  • USSA-approved race-specific helmet is required

Head Coach

Grayson Davis

Requirements

Ages: 8–11

Skiers may only have birth years 2014–17. Racers compete in the U10 or U12 USSA category according to birth year.

  • U10: 2016–17 birth year
  • U12: 2014–15 birth year

Skills: Ski blue runs aggressively and ride lifts without an adult.

Parents are responsible for transporting their racer 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 and USSA Racers License are not included and are an additional cost. A USSA-approved race-specific helmet is required.

Dates

December 6, 2025 – March 14, 2026

Training on Saturdays | 9:15am–3pm

2026 Tentative Race Dates: TBD
YSL GS
YSL Kombi
YSL Finals

Holiday Breaks
December 27, 2025
January 3, 2026

Parking Permits

Starting December 12th, parking reservations are required Friday–Sunday & holidays. Contact the ski school office to purchase a parking permit valid for the dates of your child's program at $10 daily. For more information, call the Alf Engen Ski School at 801.799.2271.

Reservations Coming Soon