i.t.s. – intro to team summit
Our goal is to elevate athletes so they have the opportunity to flourish in life skills and achieve their personal podiums. Team Summit is proud to have nurtured athletes who have competed in World Championships, the X Games, and the Olympics. Ready for your student athlete to experience world-class training, develop life long friendships, and develop the pride that comes with being able to rock any part of the mountain?
Take the first step with Team Summit Colorado.
Program Approach
The ITS program exposes your winter athlete to all facets of on-mountain competition. We help your athlete choose a path upon mastering fundamentals such mastering fundamentals such as proper stance, pressure, edging, rotary, and balance while sampling (GS gates), varied terrain (moguls, trees, and off-piste), and skill versatility (big mountain along with park and pipe).
Program Info
The ITS program immerses winter athletes in all aspects of on-mountain competition. We guide them in mastering fundamentals like stance, pressure, and balance while exploring diverse terrain and skill sets, including GS gates, moguls, and park features.
Requirements:
- Age: 7-14. For Younger athletes, please contact the ITS Director, Theresa Eckert.
- Equipment: Skiers should have properly tuned all-mountain skis (chin to forehead length) and well-fitting boots with at least three buckles for optimal control. Snowboarders need a properly tuned board (falling between the eyes and shoulders) with a 2-clip binding and well-fitting boots.
- Minimum Skills Required: Skiers should be at PSIA Level 6, able to ski parallel on blue and easy black terrain, while snowboarders should link turns with consistent rhythm and flow. All athletes need to demonstrate a high level of independence on chairlifts and when lapping the training venue solo.
- Program Calendar:
- Saturday Program: One day a week for 15 weeks from the first Saturday in December to mid-March, with no training on President’s Day weekend. Athletes can compete in four Summit Foundation Cups; see the COMPETITION tab for details.
- Sunday Program: One day a week for 15 weeks from the first Sunday in December to mid-March, also with no training on President’s Day weekend. Athletes can compete in four Summit Foundation Cups, and there will be no training at home mountains on those Sundays, resulting in lower tuition.
- Training Locations: Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, or Keystone.
- Competitions: ITS athletes can participate in four Summit Cup competitions, held on Sundays throughout the season and exclusively for introductory-level athletes. These competitions offer a great chance to experience different competitive disciplines, and registration opens a week or two before each event, along with a Fact Sheet detailing all logistical information.
- Program Cost:
- ITS Saturday – $1,995.00
- ITS Sunday – $1,650.00
- Add-on Coaching (25-26) – $400.00
- Half-day – $250.00
- +Volunteer Service Fee (VSF) – $400.00.
- Season Pass: Athletes should have a pass for the resort they are signing up for.
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