Mount Peter 2011-2012

Alpine Race Center Description of Programs

Welcome to the 2011-2012 Ski Racing Season! The following is a listing of programs and practice times. For fees please see our website for details and program forms. This season we have 4 levels of racing. If you have questions about any of the race programs please call the mountain directly or go to the Mount Peter tent at the Ski Swap and Sale October 15th and 16th. One parent from each participant will need to attend the parent meeting on Thursday October 13th, at 7pm. Early rates expire October 16th so don’t delay in signing up!

Level 1: “The Dynamites”: This program is geared for children ages 6-9 that are Intermediate skiers. The participants will learn new skiing skills that will last them a life time and learn the first instructional phases of ski racing. This program meets on Saturdays from 9am to 12 noon starting January 7th thru early March. Prerequisites for this program: are children MUST able to ride chair lift alone, ski intermediate terrain confidently, and children must be able to get up by themselves with no assistance if they have fallen. Helmets and Mount Peter Race Club membership are required. Limited number of spaces available!

Level 2: “The Dev Team” –This program is the 2nd stepping stone to the race program for our upcoming ski racing athletes. This is geared for Accomplished Intermediate/Expert skiers that want to learn more about ski racing, enhance their skills and have a few ski races at other mountains within the NJSRA Youth Ski League. This program is for 7-10 year olds. It starts January 7th and ends in early March. Children meet Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm. Prerequisites for this program: ski expert terrain confidently and be able to ride chairlift alone. Helmets, Mount Peter Race Club and NJSRA membership are required

Level 3: “The Advanced Dev Team” – This program is designed for our ski racing athletes who want to travel and train as a J5 athlete. This is for racers ages 7 and 8. Helmets and Coaches recommendation are required. USSA/NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club membership are also required. See J5 details for pricing information and training times.

Level 4: “Full Race Program”:
J5 ages 9 & 10 (YOB 2001 & 2002); J4 ages 11 & 12 (YOB 1999 & 2000) –These athletes meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30-2:30 and Wednesday nights from 6:15-8:30. Helmets and body armor are required. USSA/NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club memberships are also required.

J3 ages 13 & 14 (YOB 1997 & 1998); J2 ages 15 & 16 (YOB 1995 & 1996); J1 ages 17-19 (YOB 1993 & 1994) – These athletes meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 8-2 and Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:15-8:30. Helmets and body armor are required. USSA/NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club memberships are also required.