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AGE CLASS ACADEMY

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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 –...

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PART-TIME ADD-ON

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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...

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PART-TIME ABILITY PLUS

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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...

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PART-TIME ABILITY

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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...

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PART-TIME AGE CLASS PLUS

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Alpine Racing, 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:...

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PART-TIME AGE CLASS

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Alpine Racing, 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...

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SKI RACING COMP

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Alpine Racing, 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...

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SKI RACING DEVO

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This program develops ski racing fundamentals through free skiing, drills, and gate training (Slalom, GS, Kombi). Race weekends and YSL competitions (3 races) included. Choose your training location: Copper Mtn, Keystone, or Breckenridge. Requirements: Age Categories: U8 (7 or younger), U10 (8-9), U12 (10-11); based on age as of Dec 31, 2026. Skills: PSIA Level 7—parallel skiing on blue/black terrain; high level of independence to ride chairlifts and navigate the training venue...

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Eliska Popkova, more commonly known as Eli, is a second year u14 in our Alpine Age Class team. Eli is a seventh grade student at Summit Middle School.

Athlete of the Month – Eli Popkova

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Eliska Popkova, more commonly known as Eli, is a second year u14 in our Alpine Age Class team. Eli is a seventh grade student at Summit Middle School. She competes in USSS/RMD ski racing as well as being a member of the Summit Tigers race team. Eli recently won the first GS race at the state championships, helping her Summit Tiger defend their state title. Eli has used her ice skating background to develop great carving skills and balance on her skis. Eli carries herself with a perpetual...

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team summit mountain bike team above frisco co with their bikes at sunset

2025 MTB Important Events and Dates

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Hello! I look forward to another year of shredding with the Team Summit MTB Program. My name is Tyler Zipperer and I’m the program director. This will be my 5th year with the program and every year keeps getting sweeter 🙂 Team Summit’s MTB program offers youth riders (ages 7-18) the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence, and make lifelong friendships. From skill-based training programs to epic summer camps and adventure trips, we provide a safe and fun environmen...

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Alpine Update – Jan 16, 2025

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Alpine Update – Jan 16, 2025 Dear Team Summit Alpine Parents, Athletes and Coaches: With the race season in full swing for Ability and Age Class and soon underway for our Ski Racing Devo and Comp Programs, we need your help! First, Team Summit is hosting several sanctioned race events in the upcoming weeks. We hold races to save travel time and expense and to provide our kids with the opportunity to race at home on familiar venues that they are able to train on. As is always the...

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