Requirements:
Age Requirements: 6-15 years old
Minimum Skills Required: Turns consistently on both edges on green terrain and some blue-groomed terrain.
Program Calendar: December – March. One day a week for 15 weeks, starting the 1st Saturday in December through mid-March.
Training Location: Copper Mountain
Competitions: Participation in 4 Summit Cup competitions. Located at Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper, and A-Basin (Competitor pass included).
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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:
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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...
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...



