U8/U10 Racing Program
The U8/U10 Racing Program caters to racers up to age 9.
The U8/10 Entry Level program is aimed at providing athletes aged 6 to 9 years old the ‘FUNdamentals’ of skiing as defined in the ACA LTSD Phases of Skier Essentials. In coordination with the ACA Snow Stars Program focusing on skill levels 2, 3, and 4, the AOA program is intended to foster the development of the athlete. U10 competition events are to be focused on the development of ski racing skills while continuing to promote the development of overall skiing skills. Normal competition days will pair a traditional “RACE” event, (i.e. SL/GS/Kombi) with a skills festival. These additions should foster the development of overall skills while maintaining participant enjoyment, focusing on the FUN of competition. U8 age athletes as young as 5-6 can participate in ACA sanctioned programs in the U8 age programming.
ELIGIBILITY
Athletes age 5,6,7 as of December 31st of the current season are eligible to register in the U8 AOA program if their member club offers such a program. Athletes age 7,8,9, as of December 31st of the current season are eligible to register in the U10 AOA program.
For the 2014/2015and 2015/2016 the AOA is partnering with Freestyle Ontario (FSO) to offer the U10 “FUNSKI” project which is open to athletes age 7,8,9, as of December 31st of the current season.
REGISTRATION
All U8/U10 athletes must be registered with the NBASR and must also register with AOA through the AOA online registration system and have submitted a waiver to compete in any events or camps.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
All parents are strongly encouraged to become involved and join Alpine Ontario as general members. Parents are also encouraged to participate in an official’s certification program so that they are able to understand race formats and rules and volunteer at events. Visit the officials section on the website for more details on how to get involved.
The U8/U10 Racing Program caters to racers up to age 9.
The U8/10 Entry Level program is aimed at providing athletes aged 6 to 9 years old the ‘FUNdamentals’ of skiing as defined in the ACA LTSD Phases of Skier Essentials. In coordination with the ACA Snow Stars Program focusing on skill levels 2, 3, and 4, the AOA program is intended to foster the development of the athlete. U10 competition events are to be focused on the development of ski racing skills while continuing to promote the development of overall skiing skills. Normal competition days will pair a traditional “RACE” event, (i.e. SL/GS/Kombi) with a skills festival. These additions should foster the development of overall skills while maintaining participant enjoyment, focusing on the FUN of competition. U8 age athletes as young as 5-6 can participate in ACA sanctioned programs in the U8 age programming.
ELIGIBILITY
Athletes age 5,6,7 as of December 31st of the current season are eligible to register in the U8 AOA program if their member club offers such a program. Athletes age 7,8,9, as of December 31st of the current season are eligible to register in the U10 AOA program.
For the 2014/2015and 2015/2016 the AOA is partnering with Freestyle Ontario (FSO) to offer the U10 “FUNSKI” project which is open to athletes age 7,8,9, as of December 31st of the current season.
REGISTRATION
All U8/U10 athletes must be registered with the NBASR and must also register with AOA through the AOA online registration system and have submitted a waiver to compete in any events or camps.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
All parents are strongly encouraged to become involved and join Alpine Ontario as general members. Parents are also encouraged to participate in an official’s certification program so that they are able to understand race formats and rules and volunteer at events. Visit the officials section on the website for more details on how to get involved.
U12 Racing Program
The U12 Entry Level program is aimed at providing athletes aged 10 and 11 the ‘FUNdamentals’ of skiing as defined in the ACA LTSD phases of Skier Essentials and Learn to Train. In coordination with the ACA SnowStars program focusing on skill levels 3, 4 and 5, the AOA program is intended to foster the development of the athlete. U12 competition events are to be focused on the development of ski racing skills while continuing to promote the development of overall skiing skills. Normal competition days will pair a traditional “RACE” event, (i.e. SL/GS/Kombi) with a skills festival. These additions should foster the development of overall skills while maintaining participant enjoyment, focusing on the FUN of competition.
ELIGIBILTY
Athletes must be 10-11 years of age as of December 31st of the current season to be eligible for the U12 racing program.
REGISTRATION
All U12 athletes must be registered with the NBASR and must also register with AOA through the AOA online registration system and have submitted a waiver to compete in any events or camps.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
All parents are strongly encouraged to become involved and join Alpine Ontario as general members. Parents are also encouraged to participate in an official’s certification program so that they are able to understand race formats and rules and volunteer at events. Visit the officials section on the website for more details on how to get involved.
The U12 Entry Level program is aimed at providing athletes aged 10 and 11 the ‘FUNdamentals’ of skiing as defined in the ACA LTSD phases of Skier Essentials and Learn to Train. In coordination with the ACA SnowStars program focusing on skill levels 3, 4 and 5, the AOA program is intended to foster the development of the athlete. U12 competition events are to be focused on the development of ski racing skills while continuing to promote the development of overall skiing skills. Normal competition days will pair a traditional “RACE” event, (i.e. SL/GS/Kombi) with a skills festival. These additions should foster the development of overall skills while maintaining participant enjoyment, focusing on the FUN of competition.
ELIGIBILTY
Athletes must be 10-11 years of age as of December 31st of the current season to be eligible for the U12 racing program.
REGISTRATION
All U12 athletes must be registered with the NBASR and must also register with AOA through the AOA online registration system and have submitted a waiver to compete in any events or camps.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
All parents are strongly encouraged to become involved and join Alpine Ontario as general members. Parents are also encouraged to participate in an official’s certification program so that they are able to understand race formats and rules and volunteer at events. Visit the officials section on the website for more details on how to get involved.
U14 Racing Program
The U14 Racing Program caters to racers aged 12 & 13 and replaces the former K1 program.
The U14 age program is aimed at providing athletes aged 12 and 13, the ‘FUNdamentals’ of skiing as they progress into the Learn to Train phase as defined in the ACA LTSD phases of Skier Essentials and Learn to Train. The ACA SnowStars program continues to offer athletic guidance at levels 6 and 7. U14 competition events are to be focused on the development of ski racing skills while beginning to promote performance on demand. Athletes will ski SL, GS, Speed and Ski Cross either in competition or at Skills Camps.
In the Southern Ontario Division (SOD), due to the large number of athletes, a Division 2 program is aimed at athletes who wish to continue to develop skiing skills and compete at a more recreational level. SOD Division 2 athletes are able to continue their personal growth and enter events from the other stream of competition events with specific limitations (see current Program Guidelines in documents below).
ELIGIBILITY
Athletes must be 12-13 years of age as of December 31st of the current season to be eligible for the U14 racing program.
REGISTRATION
All U14 athletes must be registered with the NBASR and must also register with AOA through the AOA online registration system and have submitted a waiver to compete in any events or camps..
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
All parents are strongly encouraged to become involved and join Alpine Ontario as general members. Parents are also encouraged to participate in an official’s certification program so that they are able to understand race formats and rules and volunteer at events. Visit the officials section on the website for more details on how to get involved.
U16 Racing Program
The U16 Racing Program caters to racers aged 14 & 15 and replaces the former K2 program.
The U16 age program is aimed at providing athletes, aged 14 and 15, the continuation of the ACA LTSD Learn to Race phase and progress into ACA LTSD Train to Race phase. U16 competition events are to be focused on the development of ski racing skills and promoting the performance on demand.
ELIGIBILITY
Any child that is 14-15 years of age as of December 31st of the current season is eligible for the U16 racing program.
REGISTRATION
All U16 athletes must be registered with the NBASR and must also register with AOA through the AOA online registration system and have submitted a waiver to compete in any events or camps..
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
All parents are strongly encouraged to become involved and join Alpine Ontario as general members. Parents are also encouraged to participate in an official’s certification program so that they are able to understand race formats and rules and volunteer at events. Visit the officials section on the website for more details on how to get involved.
The U16 Racing Program caters to racers aged 14 & 15 and replaces the former K2 program.
The U16 age program is aimed at providing athletes, aged 14 and 15, the continuation of the ACA LTSD Learn to Race phase and progress into ACA LTSD Train to Race phase. U16 competition events are to be focused on the development of ski racing skills and promoting the performance on demand.
ELIGIBILITY
Any child that is 14-15 years of age as of December 31st of the current season is eligible for the U16 racing program.
REGISTRATION
All U16 athletes must be registered with the NBASR and must also register with AOA through the AOA online registration system and have submitted a waiver to compete in any events or camps..
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
All parents are strongly encouraged to become involved and join Alpine Ontario as general members. Parents are also encouraged to participate in an official’s certification program so that they are able to understand race formats and rules and volunteer at events. Visit the officials section on the website for more details on how to get involved.