U10

This entry level race program focuses on further development of overall skiing skills and a thorough introduction of race skills on a variety of terrain and learning environments. This program follows the Long Term Athlete Development plan along with the Snow Stars program.

Skiers entering the U10 program must be one of the following:

• Be an exceptional recreational skier that can independently ski all runs at Chicopee, confidently uses all lifts at Chicopee unassisted, and is comfortable with some speed on a variety of terrain and snow conditions.
• Have successfully completed Intermediate 3 (I3) level in a Chicopee Snow School program.
• Graduates of the U8 program.

Per Alpine Ontario regulations, program participants must be a Chicopee Member for the applicable race season and are required to wear a hard eared helmet. U10 athletes that wish to participate in any Alpine Ontario (AOA) sanctioned events must register through AOA.

Please direct all race questions to racing@chicopee.ca

Included:

• Dryland Training: (Sundays) Oct 15 to Dec 3, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
• Friday Night Gates: Jan 12 to Feb 23, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
• 2 Race Events at Chicopee: Dates TBA
• 1 Away Race: TBA
• CARV Ski-a-thon: March 1, 2024
• Club Championships: March 2, 2024
• Race Social: TBA

Optional (additional costs):

• Blue Mountain Mondays: Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 26 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Chicopee Slalom Camp: Jan 2 to Jan 5, 2024 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
• Invitational Race Events: TBA

*Please Note: U10s require approval from the Head Coach to attend optional events.