The Huff Hills Ski Racing Team is excited to be entering its third season! If you are interested in joining the team, please see the information below and complete the online registration for each child and submit a complete payment prior to starting. Additional team information can be found using the Facebook icon below.
All Ages: Must be able to safely and independently load/unload/ride all surface and chair lifts. Helmets and goggles must be worn by all participants. The racing team does not currently have a “learn to ski” program and all participants must have some prior skiing experience. Program fees do not include lift tickets or equipment rentals.
Youth Ski Team Program Levels
“Green Circle” Group – Children starting this group must be capable of confidently skiing a green run while utilizing a snowplow position to safely make turns in both directions, control speed, and stop. This group will focus less on ski racing, and more on skiing technique fundamentals. A parent/guardian must accompany or be physically available at all times during practice/events. If child is unable to independently ride chair lifts, a parent/guardian must accompany them on skis/snowboard. (estimated* ages 5-7)
“Blue Square” Group – Children in this group should be starting to parallel ski on green and some blue runs with linked turns to control speed. (estimated* ages 8-11)
“Black Diamond” Group – Participants should have the ability to safely ski parallel on more advanced runs at higher rates of speed. More emphasis on racing techniques and strategies. (estimated* ages 12+)
*Ages are estimated, please use participant skill level to properly select group. Participants may need to be moved up or down groups to ensure safety and proper skill development.
Equipment
This program will not require any special “race specific” ski equipment. Modern ski equipment that properly fits your kid and is comfortable will allow them to participate. "Green Circle" participants will not be allowed to use ski poles. As older participants begin more race specific training, optional equipment includes shin, chin, hand, and back protection.
2023-2024 Team Pricing*
Green Circle - $160
Blue Square - $250
Black Diamond - $250
*Team fees will not be prorated for missed practices and refunds will not be provided after the season begins.
Volunteering
The youth race team relies heavily on volunteering from parent/guardian to make the program and events run successfully. Many opportunities exist both on and off the slopes to support the kids and coaches. Please watch all program communications for details surround support needs for all practices/events.
Sponsors
We want to sincerely thank our team sponsors for their partnership in making our program a success!!
Weather Policy
Huff Hills Racing Team will practice as long as Huff Hills Ski Area is operating. Huff Hills Ski Area will generally not operate lifts in winds greater than 30 MPH, or in temperatures less than -15F. Parents know their child best, and we respect each parent’s individual decision whether their child attends. Please watch for parent communications if the weather is in question before a scheduled practice.
COVID-19
Huff Hills Youth Alpine Race Team is committed to the health and safety of all skiers, parents, coaches, and spectators. The COVID-19 pandemic presents many challenges and may cause schedules, plans, procedures and protocols to change rapidly. Modifications to the race program may become necessary to help ensure the safety of all those involved.
Subject to change at any time due to weather or other operational considerations.
Ski team members will also have optional gate training practices throughout the season. These optional gate practices will not have structured coaching or supervision. In the event of a practice needing to be rescheduled, the next gate practice date is the most likely next alternative (pending coaching availability). Given the unknown variability of weather and operational considerations, there is no minimum number of coached ski team practices/events guaranteed throughout the season. If any participant is asked is required to cease participation during a practice or event due to disciplinary actions or not adhering to program policies, refunds will not be issued.
If evening or night ski racing practices are added, additional/optional session fees may be required.
Green Circle - $160 | Blue - $250 | Black - $250 | Optional Gate Practices | Optional Events |
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Time 12pm-1:30pm | Time 1pm-3:15pm | Time 2:45pm-5pm | Time 12pm-3pm | Race Details TBD |
Jan 7 | Jan 7 | Jan 7 | Dec 23 | @BWP - TBD |
Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Dec 31 | @D.M. - Jan 20 |
Jan 28 | Jan 28 | Jan 28 | Jan 14 | @Andes - Jan 27 |
Feb 4 (Canceled) | Feb 4 (Canceled) | Feb 4 (Canceled) | Feb 18 | @Huff - Feb 11 (Canceled) |
March 10 | March 10 | March 10 | More TBD | @D.M. - Feb 25 |
More TBD | More TBD | More TBD | @BWP - Mar 2-3 | |
@Red Lodge - Mar 17 |
Huff Hills Ski Race Team Registration
Please complete a new form entry for each child that is participating. Refresh this page after you submit your first submission to get a new form. After registering each participant, please use the online payment options below. Registration will be limited to 75 participants unless we can arrange for additional coaching to support higher enrollment. Registration is considered an acknowledgement of the team terms and guidelines above.
Within a day or two of registering, you will receive an email to join the program communication platform on "TeamSnap". Parents will be able to access team schedules and other important information using TeamSnap's mobile app or website.
Thank you for registering! Please register additional participants as needed (Refresh webpage).
Please make sure and complete the appropriate payment option(s) for all registered participants. See store link below the form.
Sometime in the next couple days you also see an email from the "TeamSnap" platform with an invite to join our team's formal communication and scheduling platform. (each racer has a separate email)
Additionally, if you use Facebook, the ski team does have a private/closed group that parents use to communicate more informal information, pics, etc. Once in the group, you may find it helpful to review previous posts/discussions to get a sense of how the team is structured and other helpful information. A seperate email with a link to join will also be coming in the next couple days.
Stay tuned for more information!
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After registration is completed for all athletes, please use the following page to submit team fees: https://storehuffhills.com/product-category/race-team-registration/