Alta Race Team skier with the Alf Engen Ski School at Alta Ski Area

Team Alta
Alta Race Team (ART)

ART is an introductory ski racing program for ages 8–11.

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Ages 8–11 | 12-week program

15 SESSIONS: 11 TRANING DAYS & 4 RACES

Skills Required: Ski blue runs aggressively. Ride lifts without an adult.

The Alta Race Team (ART) is an introductory racing program for skiers ages 8–11, consisting of 11 training sessions and four races. The goal of ART is to introduce young skiers to the personal development and excitement associated with alpine ski racing. ART participants skiing will consist of approximately 50% gate training, 25% drills and 25% directed free skiing with a coach. Terrain skied will be approximately 25% green, 50% blue and 25% black. The primary skills emphasized include gliding fast on gentle terrain and carving arcs on moderate terrain. More challenging terrain is used sparingly in the lesson plan to enhance skills, boost comfort zone and create excitement.

ART racers will participate in four local age group Youth Ski League Races. YSL is the USSA introductory race series for this age group.

Cost

$1,950

  • Season Pass sold separately
  • Additional USSA U12 Competitor License ($100)
  • Additional race day lift tickets TBA

Head Coach

Grayson Davis

Requirements

Ages: 8–11

Skiers may only have birth years 2013–2016. Racers compete in the U10 or U12 USSA category according to birth year.

  • U10: 2015 and 2016
  • U12: 2013 and 2014

Skills: Ski blue runs aggressively and ride lifts without an adult.

Parents are responsible for transporting their racer to the races. A parent is required to remain at the race throughout the day. Race entry fees are included in the ART Registration Fee. Race day lift tickets and USSA Racers License are not included and are an additional cost. A USSA-approved race-specific helmet is required.

Dates

December 7, 2024 – March 15, 2025

Training on Saturdays | 9:15am–3pm

2025 Tentative Race Dates
YSL GS at Brighton | Thursday, January 23 or Friday, January 24
YSL Kombi at Utah Olympic Park | Saturday, February 15 or Sunday, February 16
YSL Finals at Snowbasin | Saturday, March 8 and Sunday March 9

Holiday Breaks
December 21, 2024
December 28, 2024
February 15, 2025

Parking Permits

Starting December 13th, parking reservations are required Friday–Sunday & holidays. Contact the ski school office to purchase a parking permit valid for the dates of your child's program at $10 daily. For more information call the Alf Engen Ski School at 801.799.2271.

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