Author: Team Summit
POST-GRADUATE
Requirements:
Age Categories: High School Graduates 18 years and older; U21: 18-20 years old; Senior: 21+. Age Categories: U21 and Senior, based on the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026.
Skills: Athletes must have extensive previous USS and FIS ski racing experience, a FIS License, and a US Ski and Snowboard Competition license. The Post-Graduate (PG) Program requires an application and interview prior to enrollment. Please contact the Alpine Program Director
Program Dates:
Tuesday through Friday 1:00-4:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday AM or PM Half-Days; October 23, 2026 – April...
FIS ACADEMY
Requirements:
Age Categories: U18: 16-17 years old, U21: 18-19 years old; based on the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026.
Skills: Athletes should have previous ski racing experience and a US Ski and Snowboard Competition license. If you have questions about appropriate skill levels, contact the Alpine Director.
Program Dates:
Tuesday through Friday 1:00-4:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday AM or PM Half-Days; October 23, 2026 – April 11, 2027 *Weather and Snow Conditions Permitting
Locations: Training will primarily take place at Copper Mountain, with additional short blocks at...
U16 ACADEMY
Requirements:
Age Categories: U16: 14-15 years old; based on the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026
Skills: Athletes should have previous ski racing experience and a US Ski and Snowboard Competition license. If you have questions about appropriate skill levels, contact the Alpine Director.
Program Dates:
Tuesday through Friday 1:00-4:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday AM or PM Half-Days; October 23, 2026 – April 11, 2027 *Weather and Snow Conditions Permitting
Locations: Training will primarily take place at Copper Mountain, with additional short blocks at Keystone and...
AGE CLASS ACADEMY
Requirements:
Age Categories: U10: 9 years or younger, U12: 10-11 years old, U14: 12-13 years old; based on the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026.
Skills: PSIA Level 9: Parallel skiing on all terrain; high independence to ride chairlifts and navigate the training venue solo. Previous racing experience in Ski Racing Devo, Ski Racing Comp, or a similar program is recommended.
Program Dates:
Tuesday through Friday 1:00-4:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 8:00-3:00; October 23, 2026 – April 11, 2027 *Weather and Snow Conditions Permitting
Friday Night Lights at Keystone 4:00-7:00 PM...
PART-TIME ADD-ON
Athletes may supplement their primary training program with the Part-Time Add-On Program. Athletes ski with their age group (Jan-April) for up to 20 days. Athletes integrate with full-time academy athletes and coaches. Perfect for adding to part-time programs, middle/high school racing, or home programs.
Requirements:
Age Categories: U10: 8-9 years old, U12: 10-11 years old, U14: 12-13 years old, U16: 14-15 years old, U18: 16-17 years old, U21: 18-20 years old, Senior 21+ based on the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026.
Skills: Athletes should have prior ski racing experience...
PART-TIME ABILITY PLUS
The Part-Time Ability Plus Program provides access to all on-snow sessions, including early-season training. Train intensively in blocks or maintain a consistent schedule from October to April; the Plus program includes up to 70 training or competition days throughout the season.
Requirements:
Age Categories: U16: 14-15 years old, U18: 16-17 years old, U21: 18-20 years old; Senior 21+ based on the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026.
Skills: Previous ski racing experience and a valid US Ski and Snowboard Competition license are required. For skill-level questions, contact the...
PART-TIME ABILITY
The Part-Time Ability program is designed for U16 and FIS athletes not able to or not interested in participating in the Ability Program full-time. The Part-Time Ability athletes participate in the Full-Time program on a part-time basis.
The Part-Time Ability program offers U16-U21 skiers flexible training (3 days/week average) integrated with full-time academy athletes. Includes up to 60 training/competition days, after Thanksgiving weekend through mid-April.
Requirements:
Age Categories: U16: 14-15 years old, U18: 16-17 years old, U21: 18-20 years old; Senior 21+ based on the...
PART-TIME AGE CLASS PLUS
The Part-Time Age Class Plus program offers access to all on-snow sessions, including early-season training, with up to 70 days of training and competitions, allowing athletes to train intensively in blocks or maintain a consistent schedule from late October to April (weather and snow conditions permitting).
Requirements:
Age Categories: U10: 9 years or younger, U12: 10-11 years old, U14: 12-13 years old; based on the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026.
Skills: PSIA Level 9: Parallel skiing on all terrain; high independence to ride chairlifts and navigate the training venue...
PART-TIME AGE CLASS
The Part-Time Age Class program offers U10-U14 skiers flexible training (3 days/week average) integrated with full-time academy athletes. Includes up to 60 training/competition days, after Thanksgiving weekend through mid-April.
Requirements:
Age Categories: U10: 9 years or younger, U12: 10-11 years old, U14: 12-13 years old; based on the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026.
Skills: PSIA Level 9: Parallel skiing on all terrain; high independence to ride chairlifts and navigate the training venue solo. Previous racing experience in Ski Racing Devo, Ski Racing Comp, or a...
SKI RACING COMP
Ski Racing Comp is a more intensive race training program for U14, U16, and U18 athletes, focusing on recreational and High School Racing, not scored USSS and FIS racing. It offers all-day training on Saturdays and Sundays with gate training each weekend and during “Friday Night Lights” at Keystone. Training rotates between Copper Mountain and Keystone. The program includes gate training sessions and all-mountain free skiing and drill skiing. Competitions in the Youth Ski League (YSL) series are supplemented by the GS Spectacular, Loveland Derby, and NASTAR Nationals.
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