SKI RACING
Ski Racing 101 Welcome to the BVSC Ski Racing Programs. With something for all ages from Under 10 to Under 100, we ve got you covered! From early season camps, dryland fitness opportunities, and a comprehensive in season training schedule, our programs promote skill development and a passion for the sport. The Structure BVSC s racing programs offer two streams catering to various levels of commitment. Our O-Cup stream offers an all inclusive approach to training and racing, guaranteeing as much possible time on snow while balancing school and other commitments. Athletes in this stream will compete in the O-Cup series for each age group. These Programs are geared towards athletes and parents interested in extending the ski racing season and seeking a diverse range of competitive experiences. The season for this stream kicks off early in the winter with the preseason camp and lasts until Spring, with many different racing and training options throughout. Our SOD stream runs for the more traditional 9 weeks starting Dec 28-31, Jan 3-5 & Weekends Starting Jan 7-Mar 5. While these athletes are encouraged to participate on as many Fridays and attend out of season camps, programs are based on weekend attendance. Participants in this stream will compete in the SOD series for each age group. This series offers 5 races of different disciplines and the opportunity for athletes to score as an individual. A bit about the schedule The race schedule is determined by Alpine Ontario (AOA) and is issued early in the New Year. Athletes race on several weekends during the season. Not all races are in the escarpment area. The commitment to ski racing will involve some early morning winter driving. Coaching Expense/Additional Day Costs/Race Entry Fees In addition to Coaching Fees, when a coach has to travel and stay out of town for a competition/training their expenses for accommodation, meals, travel and travel day fees will be shared and charged to the participating athletes. This would include, but are not limited to, out of SOD Provincial Championships or National Championships, CANAM Finals, Whistler Cup etc. There will be a daily coaching fee applied to any additional days that a racer chooses to participate in, above what is included in their pre-registered program. This may include such things as extra training days, or invitational events (ex: Mastermind, POD Cup, U14/U16 Spring Series, SOD Championships, Provincial and National Championships, CANAMs, Whistler Cup). Friday Training and Additional Coaching days are purchased as Pay As You Go individual days at a fee of $73. Race Entry Fees & AOA Levee Fees will be in addition to your program fees.
BVSC Ski Racing Pathway RECREATIONAL STREAM RACE STREAM SOD Cup Development Programs U10 (U7, U8, U9) Lil Racers U12 RACE STREAM O Cup U14 U14 O Cup U16 U16 O Cup U19
Pre Season Family Camp at Jay Peak Family Camp Jay Peak, Vermont, Dec. 8 to 11 This fall we will re-introduce the Pre Season Family Skills Camp. The goal of this camp is to provide pre-season coach led technical free skiing for our younger racers. This camp is open to all racers and their parents. Coaching will be available to all racers and can be made available to parents attending as well. This season the camp will be held Friday December 8 to Monday December 11, 2017. The location will be Jay Peak Ski Resort, Vermont, USA. The arrival day for the camp will be Dec. 8 and the group will ski with coaches on the 9th, 10th, and 11th. Families are welcome to arrive earlier and leave later, if they wish, as you will be booking your own accommodation with the resort. Please note this camp is open to any and all BV Racers. Estimated cost $750 to $800 per racer, Including coaching fees and expenses, and with the average package cost at Jay. *Parents will book their own accommodation packages through the information below and Jess will bill the coaching fees and expenses. The estimated cost that will be billed to your BV account to cover these coaches fees and expenses is approx. $4oo per racer. Price may vary depending on participant numbers. Coaches will be: Chris Daniels, Grant Scherer, Rich Williams, David Freedman and others if required. For booking Information please contact Jess at the Club, she will provide block accommodation details: 519.986.2520 x 238
Pre Season Sunday River Camp (U12+) Gate Training Camp Sunday River, Maine (open to all BV racers 10 years and older) Last December the Sunday River Pre Season Race Training Camp was great success. The goal of this camp, is to offer all our race program athletes that are U12 and older with a preseason ski race/gate training camp that meets the demands of the long term athlete development strategy that is set out by Alpine Canada. Therefor providing our athletes with the pre competition phase, ski development environment that is required to maximize their potential success in the upcoming season. This camp will be held at Sunday River, Maine, USA from Saturday December 2 to Sunday December 10, 2017. Transportation to and from the resort can be made available for the athletes, with the coaches, in a private passenger van (space limited). Parents are also welcome to join their racers on this camp. A $400 deposit per person will be required to reserve your spot on this camp. Please contact Jess Weber, Alpine Programs Administrator, jess.weber@beavervalley.ca Sunday River Camp Costs: (Approx. and may vary based on attendance) Camp with return van transport: $2000 (Includes: Accommodation, 3 meals/day, coaching, lane fees, ski passes, return travel in team van) Camp without transport: $1600 (Includes: Accommodation, 3 meals/day, coaching, lane fees, ski passes) Please Note: O Cup athletes will have a lower price as their coaching fees for this camp are already covered in their program fees. Here is a quote from U14 OCup Coach John MacDonald during last year s Sunday River Camp. Chris, this place is way better than Mt. Tremblant or Mt. Ste. Anne for a pre-season camp. I can t believe the quality of training space we are getting. It is the first week of December and they have 30 runs open wow!
Lil Racers 8 Week programs January 13 - March 4 ages 5-7 Focus is on an athletic stance for gliding & using turns to manage speed. This is a first exposure to gates for many athletes courses are set in varied terrain, with inviting gate distances to manage speed and encourage balanced parallel skiing and rhythmic snowboard turns. Every second weekend the team will compete in the House League program. Full Day Saturday & Sunday 8hrs/weekend. Includes Saturday AM & PM and Sunday AM & PM $1050
U10 7yr Old In House Racing Entry level ski race program for children ages 7 9 (as of December 31, 2017) Philosophy: Athletes are at a very important age to develop optimal motor skills. We focus on fostering a love for the sport while developing FUNdamental skills required to be a competitive skier. The program incorporates the Alpine Canada Husky Snow Stars program, a seven step program which guides children, parents and coaches through appropriate skill progression Program includes: Skills evaluations, 2 on property races not including Club Championships and a Terrain day Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Skills Camps Invitational races (E.g. U10 Little Champs @ Osler) U10 8yr Old Racing Entry level ski race program for children ages 7 9 (as of December 31, 2017) Philosophy: Athletes are at a very important age to develop optimal motor skills. We focus on fostering a love for the sport while developing FUNdamental skills required to be a competitive skier. The program incorporates the Alpine Canada Husky Snow Stars program, a seven step program which guides children, parents and coaches through appropriate skill progression Program include: Skills evaluations,3 events not including Club Championships, 2 out of the 3 races/skills days will be at other escarpment Clubs. The off property events will be skill development environments of the hosting Clubs choice and a Terrain day Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Skills Camps Invitational races(e.g. U10 Little Champs @ Osler) U10 9yr Old Racing Entry level ski race program for children ages 7 9 (as of December 31, 2017) Philosophy: Athletes are at a very important age to develop optimal motor skills. We focus on fostering a love for the sport while developing FUNdamental skills required to be a competitive skier. The program incorporates the Alpine Canada Husky Snow Stars program, a seven step program which guides children, parents and coaches through appropriate skill progression Program include: 3 Mackenzie Escarpment races not including Club Championships, 2 out of the 3 races will be at other escarpment Clubs. The races will consist of a Giant Slalom, Slalom and Paneled Slalom and a Terrain day Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Skills Camps Invitational races(e.g. U10 Little Champs @ Osler)
U12 - Ski Racing Ski Racing for athletes Under 12 where training is focused on developing the skills to move into the O Cup program for those interested. Philosophy: Athletes are at a very important age to develop optimal motor skills. We focus on fostering a love for the sport while developing FUNdamental skills required to be a competitive skier. The program incorporates the Alpine Canada Husky Snow Stars program, a seven step program which guides children, parents and coaches through appropriate skill progression. Program includes: 4 ski races over the season with 3 or 4 being hosted at other ski areas, disciplines raced include GS, SL or Kombi Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Skills Camps Invitational races(e.g. U12 Master Mind @ Devils Glen) U14 SOD Cup Ski Racing For racers 12 to 13 years of age The BVSC Southern Ontario Cup Team participates in a divisional race series for those athletes whose focus is less competitive in nature. Race will be more centralized. Program includes: 5 races in Southern Ontario not including Club Championship. The races will consist of a Giant Slalom, Slalom and Paneled Slalom Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Skills Camps Invitational races (E.g. U14 Spring Series) U14 O Cup Ski Racing For racers 12 to 13 years of age The BVSC Ontario Cup Team participates in a provincial race series that is intended for high performance athletes targeting national and international qualifying opportunities. It is also the pathway to potential Ontario Ski Team selection in the future. The Alpine Ontario U14 O cup schedule is not yet announced although we expect to have 8 to 12 races in or around the escarpment area with additional races added at the coaches discretion. We also expect the team will travel to at least one away race series either in the Ottawa or Northern Ontario regions. The races will consist of several Giant Slalom and Slalom races and one or two Super G events. (SG skis are not mandatory). A complete racing and training schedule will be available as soon as the AOA calendar is finalized. $3,963 for 63 days of coaching and a soft shell jacket Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Race Entry Fees, Costs for away races where travel and accommodation is required, Invitational races entry fees & coaching fees associated with these starts, Preseason Camp Costs, i.e. travel, hotel, lift passes(coaching included in cost of Program)
U16 SOD Cup Ski Racing For racers 14 to 15 years of age The BVSC Southern Ontario Cup Team participates in a divisional race series for those athletes whose focus is less competitive in nature. Race will be more centralized. Program includes: 5 races in Southern Ontario not including Club Championship. The races will consist of a Giant Slalom, Slalom and Paneled Slalom Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Skills Camps Invitational races (E.g. U16 Spring Series) U16 O Cup Ski Racing For racers 14 to 15 years of age The BVSC Ontario Cup Team participates in a provincial race series that is intended for high performance athletes targeting national and international qualifying opportunities. It is also the pathway to potential Ontario Ski Team selection in the future. The Alpine Ontario U16 O cup schedule is not yet announced although we expect to have 8 to 12 races in or around the escarpment area with additional races added at the coaches discretion. We also expect the team will travel to at least one away race series either in the Ottawa or Northern Ontario regions. The races will consist of several Giant Slalom and Slalom races and one or two Super G events. (SG skis are not mandatory). A complete racing and training schedule will be available as soon as the AOA calendar is finalized. $3,963 for 63 days of coaching and a soft shell jacket Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Race Entry Fees, Costs for away races where travel and accommodation is required, Invitational races entry fees & coaching fees associated with these starts, Preseason Camp Costs, i.e. travel, hotel, lift passes(coaching included in cost of Program) U19 SOD Cup Ski Racing For racers ages 16 to 18 New U19 Program Changes to include FIS races There is a new Alpine Ontario format this season for the U19 age group where by athletes can hold a licence that allows them to enter Ontario U19 National points races as well as Ontario FIS point races. This is an exciting time to be a U19 racer as you will have the opportunity to participate in FIS races and see how you stack up against the best racers in Ontario. Please view the Alpine Ontario Website for further details: www.alpineontario.ca Exclusions: Alpine Ontario Fees Skills Camps Invitational races (E.g. U19 Spring Series.)
Adult House League Racing Race Dates For ages 18+ Race Timing January 14: Time Trials January 21: Race February 4: Race February 18: Race Race Disciplines TBD Inspection: 12:30 closes at 1:00 Run 1: 1:15 Run 2: following first run $140 for the series Adult Race Training Dates Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Focus January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 February 10 12:30pm to 3:00pm $175 for all 5 sessions The goal of the program is to provide personal skill development and getting ready for race training activities while having a strong emphasis on the participants gaining confidence in their skiing and gate training abilities