Division Alpine Ski Racing

U10 Division (Previously Nancy Greene Snowstars)

Program Dates: Saturday January 5 - Sunday March 3, 2013 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Program Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 hours of lessons daily)

Ages: 8 and 9 years

U10 League is a non-travelling race team for athletes aged 8 and 9 years. This is the entry level division to ski racing where the emphasis is on participation rather than competition. Racers compete as a team, not as individuals to help promote fun, teamwork and a social atmosphere. The programs objectives include developing technical skills (stance and balance, pivoting, edging, rhythm), introducing tactical skills (turn shape, speed) and developing racing skills. Participants train and race in a variety of alpine disciplines including: giant slalom (GS), slalom (SL), paneled slalom (PS), stubbie slalom (stubbie) and kombi (KOM). Helmets (closed eared) are mandatory. The U10 series calendar is scheduled by the home club, which is consistent with the Alpine Ontario Alpin mandate.

Teams are based on results from the Time Trails held on December 31, 2012. Club Championships are held on Saturday March 2, 2013

Cost (Before October 1): $635

Cost (After October 1): $695

Fees include the following: Coaching fees, AOA fees, pre-season dry land training, time trials, Club Championships and the Race Banquet.

*For anyone new to the Horseshoe Racing Program and/or returning racers requiring a new team jacket, please add $175 to the program fees for the Spyder Team Jacket. Prices do not include lift tickets.

U12 Division (Previously Nancy Greene League)

Program Dates: Saturday January 5 - Sunday March 3, 2013 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Program Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 hours of lessons daily)

Ages: 10 and 11 years

U12 Division is a traveling competitive race program for athletes aged 10 and 11 years. This is a competitive race program for those graduating from the U10 Division and/or for those new to racing. Racers compete as a team and as individuals to help promote fun, teamwork and a competitive atmosphere. The programs objectives include developing technical skills (stance and balance, steering, pivoting, edging, rhythm), introducing tactical skills (turn shape, line in course) and developing racing skills. Participants train and race in a variety of alpine disciplines including: giant slalom (GS), slalom (SL), paneled slalom (PS), stubbie slalom (stubbie) and kombi (KOM). There likely 3 away races and 1 home race, as well as semi-finals and the potential to attend finals and carnivals. Helmets (closed eared) are mandatory.

Teams are based on results from the Time Trails held on December 31, 2012. Club Championships are held on Saturday March 2, 2013

Cost (Before October 1): $795

Cost (After October 1): $840

Fees include the following: Coaching fees, AOA fees, pre-season dry land training, time trials, Club Championships and the Race Banquet.

*For anyone new to the Horseshoe Racing Program or returning racers requiring a new team jacket please add $175 to the program fees for the Spyder Team Jacket. Prices do not include lift tickets.

U14 Division (Formerly Kinder 1 League)

Program Dates: Saturday January 5 - Sunday March 3, 2013 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Program Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 hours of lessons daily)

Ages: 12 and 13 years

U14 Division is a traveling competitive race program for athletes aged 12 and 13 years. This is a competitive program for those graduating from the U12 Division and those new to ski racing, who would like to train/race every weekend. There is the opportunity to compete in Division 1 races and larger scale races and events, based on results throughout the season and participation in Camps and Race Training. New athletes with no race experience can join at this level. Racers still compete as a team and as individuals. The objectives of the program include the consolidation and refinement of technical skills, the development of tactical skills and to have fun! There 3 away races and 1 home race, as well as semi-finals and the potential to attend finals. Athletes compete in both GS and slalom disciplines. Helmets (closed eared) are mandatory.

Teams are based on results from the Time Trails held on December 31, 2012. Club Championships are held on Saturday March 2, 2013

Cost (Before October 1): $795

Cost (After October 1): $840

Fees include the following: Coaching fees, AOA fees, pre-season dry land training, time trials, Club Championships and the Race Banquet.

*For anyone new to the Horseshoe Racing Program or returning racers requiring a new team jacket please add $175 to the program fees for the Spyder Team Jacket. Prices do not include lift tickets.

U16 (Formerly Kinder 2 League)

Program Dates: Saturday January 5 - Sunday March 3, 2013 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Program Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 hours of lessons daily)

Ages: 14 and 15 years

U16 Division is a traveling competitive race program for athletes aged 14 and 15 years. This is a competitive program for those graduating from the U14 Division and those new to ski racing, who would like to train and race every weekend in winter. There is the opportunity to compete in Division 1 races and in large field events, based on results throughout the season and participation in Camps and Race Training. New athletes with no race experience can join at this level. Racers still compete as a team and as individuals. The objectives of the program include the consolidation and refinement of technical skills, the consolidation of tactical skills and strategies. There 3 away races and 1 home race, as well as semi-finals and the potential to attend finals. Athletes compete in both GS and slalom disciplines with the possibility of super g. Helmets are mandatory.

Teams are based on results from the Time Trails held on December 31, 2012. Club Championships are held on Saturday March 2, 2013

Cost (Before October 1): $795

Cost (After October 1): $840

Fees include the following: Coaching fees, AOA fees, pre-season dry land training, time trials, Club Championships and the Race Banquet.

*For anyone new to the Horseshoe Racing Program or returning racers requiring a new team jacket please add $175 to the program fees for the Spyder Team Jacket. Prices do not include lift tickets.

U18 (Formerly J1 League)

Program Dates: Saturday January 5 - Sunday March 3, 2013 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Program Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 hours of lessons daily)

Ages: 16 and 17 years

U18 Division is a traveling competitive race program for athletes aged 16 and 17 years. This is a competitive program for those graduating from the U16 Division and those new to ski racing, who would like to train and race every weekend in winter. There is the opportunity to compete in Division 1 races and in large field events, based on results throughout the season and participation in Camps and Race Training. New athletes with no race experience can join at this level. Racers still compete as a team and as individuals. The objectives of the program include the consolidation and refinement of technical skills, the consolidation of tactical skills and strategies. There 3 away races and 1 home race, as well as semi-finals and the potential to attend finals. Athletes compete in both GS and slalom disciplines with the possibility of super g. Helmets are mandatory.

Teams are based on results from the Time Trails held on December 31, 2012. Club Championships are held on Saturday March 2, 2013

Cost (Before October 1): $795

Cost (After October 1): $840

Fees include the following: Coaching fees, AOA fees, pre-season dry land training, time trials, Club Championships and the Race Banquet.

*For anyone new to the Horseshoe Racing Program or returning racers requiring a new team jacket please add $175 to the program fees for the Spyder Team Jacket. Prices do not include lift tickets.

U21 Division (Formerly J2 League)

Program Dates: Saturday January 5 - Sunday March 3, 2013 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Program Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 hours of lessons daily)

Ages: 18, 19 and 20 years

U21 Division is a traveling competitive race program for athletes aged 18, 19 and 20 years. This is a competitive program for those graduating from the U16 Division and those new to ski racing, who would like to train and race every weekend in winter. There is the opportunity to compete in Division 1 races and in large field events, based on results throughout the season and participation in Camps and Race Training. New athletes with no race experience can join at this level. Racers still compete as a team and as individuals. The objectives of the program include the consolidation and refinement of technical skills, the consolidation of tactical skills and strategies. There 3 away races and 1 home race, as well as semi-finals and the potential to attend finals. Athletes compete in both GS and slalom disciplines with the possibility of super g. Helmets are mandatory.

Teams are based on results from the Time Trails held on December 31, 2012. Club Championships are held on Saturday March 2, 2013

Cost (Before October 1): $795

Cost (After October 1): $840

Fees include the following: Coaching fees, AOA fees, pre-season dry land training, time trials, Club Championships and the Race Banquet.

*For anyone new to the Horseshoe Racing Program or returning racers requiring a new team jacket please add $175 to the program fees for the Spyder Team Jacket. Prices do not include lift tickets.

Additional Information

*Age categories are determined as of December 31, 2012

**Please note that all prices are subject to HST

***Helmets are mandatory for all Competitive Programs

****All racers meet their teams on hill behind the Horseshoe Center.

Team Requests: Request for children to be together with friends must be made in writing, from both families, prior to December 15, 2012. Requests will be considered; however, age and ability will also be important considerations.