U16 Program (Birth Year 2010 - 2011)
GKHAT’s U16 program aims to develop athletes who are committed to skiing & racing. We strive to provide a high standard of coaching, training opportunities, and race experience (with some free skiing), to continue to build strong athletes with solid technical skills. At this level, more time is devoted to race training and U16 skiers can expect to spend a significant portion of their ski days working on racing skills.
GKHAT uses Alpine Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) strategy as the training standard for athletes with all levels of aspiration in skiing. For more information, see Alpine Canada. In U16 GKHAT recommends 10-20 race starts during the season. These may include Zone races, Provincial events, and Ski Cross races.
- Age Requirement:
- U16's must have a birth year of 2010 - 2011
- Prerequisite:
- U16 skiers must be able to ski with confidence and in control on advanced-expert terrain ( i.e. Feuz Bowl, CPR, etc.)
- Weeks: 14
- Hours on Snow: 84
- Program Dates:
- Program Start Date: Dec 12-14, 2025
- Program End Date: March 20-22, 2026
- Programs: Can choose a 1 day or 2 day program. Program options are as follows:
- Friday Program
- Saturday Program
- Sunday Program
- Friday/Saturday 2-Day Program
- Friday/Sunday 2-Day Program
- Saturday/Sunday 2-Day Program
- Daily Start/End Times: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Location:
- Program based at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Start and End meeting location is at the GKHAT Yurt located behind the day lodge.
- Kicking Horse Hosted Race Events:
- Annual GKHAT cookie cup.
- Annual club year-end ski-tacular event.
- Away Races: U16 athletes are encouraged to participate in:
- Up to 3 “zone races” hosted by other clubs throughout the season. These races include slalom and GS races
- Up to 2 provincial series “Open Road” multi-day races
- U16/19 race events for racers looking for a more serious race environment
- Speed Camp if offered
- This is typically a weekend of training Super G at a host ski hill followed by a fun race
- Western Ski Cross Event
- Hosted annually by different clubs, this is a full weekend introduction to ski cross, suitable to all levels of athletes and tons of fun!
- Provincial races if the opportunity arises
- For some home events, athletes will be included as mentors to younger skiers in order to build team and leadership skills.
Cost (1 day fee): $845.00
Cost (2 day fee): $1267.50
Not included in Program Fees: Equipment, Lift passes/tickets, Race Entry fees/costs.
Additional Fees: BC Alpine fees (charged once per family and once per athlete)
