Alta Race Team (ART)

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).  YSL is the USSA introductory race series for this age group.  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

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.

HEAD COACH

Grayson Davis

REQUIREMENTS

Ages: 8–11  

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

ADDITIONAL COSTS

• Season Pass sold separately

• Additional USSA U12 Competitor License ($100)

• Additional race day lift tickets TBA

DATES

December 7, 2024–March 15, 2025 | 9:15am–3pm

Tentative Race Dates:

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

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

(No refunds or credits for missed sessions)