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Alpine U16 IMC Team

U16 IMC Team

The U16 IMC team is designed to develop all-mountain skills as well as technical racing skills for the competitive athlete. This program is designed around the individual needs of each athlete to enable them to pursue their own personal goals. We realize our athletes have different goals and priorities, and we strive to accommodate all levels of athlete commitment, from the part-time/weekend USSA competitor focused on improving skills and competing locally, to the full-time five-day per-week racer.

Athlete Age: 14-15 (2008-2009)

Competition schedule options:

IMD Intermountain Cup
IMD U16 Qualifier Series

The U16 IMC Programs include:

Dryland 3x weekly Sept - Nov
On-snow training part-time and full-time, Opening - April
Training at Snowbird, Alta, and the UOP (Utah Olympic Park)
Holiday Camp
Early morning SG & GS training
Mental Skills Program
Team building and life skills development
Individualized training and racing schedule
Avalanche safety awareness training
Coaching at local races (additional fees associated with travel races)

Program Options & Tuition

2023-2024 U16 IMC Program Options & Tuition:

Full-Time Team: $6990 (up to 5 days/week)
Part-Time Team: $6075 (up to 3 days/week)

* Must select days of the week/weekend during registration

Additional Expenses & Explanations:

Pass: Snowbird Seasons Pass w/Tram, $429 *team member discounts available in November

UOP training days are Fridays, UOP pass is NOT included in tuition.

USS&S Membership: Alpine Competitor’s License $265

Race Fees: $38-$48/start *prices subject to change

Estimated Travel Costs: $500-$800 per race weekend (depending on the trip, location, etc)

Training Schedule

Competitions & Events

The 2024 U16 IMC Competition Schedule

Dec 18-21, 2023: IMC Open @ Snow King 2 SL 2 GS
Jan 4-6, 2024: Qualifier @ Snowbird 2 SL 1 GS
Jan 26-29, 2024: IMC Wes Barron SG @ Jackson Hole - Women first
Feb 9-11, 2024: Qualifier @ Sun Valley 2 GS 1 SL
Feb 22-25, 2024: Qualifier @ UOP 3 SG
Championship Races
- U16 Regionals: Alaska
- TriDivisionals: Bridger Bowl/Big Sky March 21-24
April 6-9, 2024: IMC Open Snow Cup @ Snowbird 2 SL 2 GS

If race dates change, we will update team members.

Speed events (SG) may be split by gender, details to come from head coach

U16 Qualifier Race

* Western Region Championships - MUST qualify

* Tridivisional Championships - MUST qualify

Equipment Recommendations

Academic Support & Early Release Program

Financial Assistance

Fritz Wood

Head Coach: U16

fritz@sbsef.com

Training at Alta, Snowbird and the UOP

Racing throughout Idaho, Wyoming and Utah with friends

Positive coaches and blue-Bird training days

Ready to join the team?

We anticipate our team will fill up quickly. Join the waiting list for the 2023-24 season today to get up-to-date registration and summer camp information

Wait list closes may 1