U14 Program
About U14
In the U14 programs, athletes continue to develop, adapt and refine their basic skiing skills and begin expanding their racing skills by training for and competing in Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super Giant Slalom. Physical training and conditioning focuses on agility, balance, co-ordination and speed skills (ABCs) with the introduction of some strength and endurance training.. Eligibility: Age: 12 or 13 years of age as of December 31 of the current race season.
Useful Information for U14 Parents
Included in your fees are:
- Training starts once the Vorlage ski hill opens (typically mid-December) and runs until the end of March
- Training during the Christmas and New Year holiday.
- All Race Fees
- OSZ Registration Fees
- 3.5 days of training available per week
Wednesday nights (6:00PM - 8:30PM)
Fridays (9:30AM - 11:30AM, Lunch, 12:30PM - 3PM)
Saturdays (9AM - 11:30AM, Lunch, 12:30PM - 3PM)
Sundays (9AM - 11:30AM, Lunch, 12:30PM - 3PM)
Typical equipment for each athlete:
- Slalom Skis
- Giant Slalom Skis
- Slalom Poles with Pole Guards
- Giant Slalom Poles
- Skin Suit
- Shin Pads
- Hard Ear FIS Approved Helmet - no stickers or mounts
- Chin Guard
- Ski Tuning Kit
- Vorlage Race Club Jacket
Optional Camps:
Camps are also offered for all U14 athletes for extra fees. All camps are run on a pure cost recovery basis. For those not attending a camp, training is offered at Vorlage. The camps typically offered in a season are:
- Late November/Early December camp
- Mid December camp
- Early January camp
- Mid-February speed camp (Super G)