Alpine U14 & U16/U18 Comp Team
These teams focus on preparing athletes for their athletic journey and are designed to be supportive of athletes who have chosen to specialize in alpine ski racing as well as those for whom alpine ski racing is one of the many sports and activities they participate in. Our focus is the development of the athlete as a whole. We believe the overall impact of sports goes well beyond the athletic results, instilling: sportsmanship, accountability, building character and confidence.
Bogus Basin season passes are not included and must be purchased from Bogus Basin.
U14 Team
The U14 team emphasizes ski racing techniques and tactics while continuing to develop basic technical skills. Groups split their time between all-mountain skiing, drills, and gate training. Free-skiing will continue to be a critical avenue for delivery and practice of fundamental skiing skills, and technical development. Athletes will develop the technical and tactical skills of Giant Slalom, and Slalom and will be introduced to Super G. Athletes at this level travel with families to competitions.
U16/18 Team
At the U16/U18 level team members become increasingly independent and self-reliant, traveling with the team and learning to balance their academic and athletic goals in a supportive team environment. The emphasis is on the technical and tactical aspects of all-mountain skiing and racing. Athletes split their time between all-mountain skiing, technical drills, gate training, and having fun! This program requires a commitment from the athletes and features a great deal of individual attention.
Training
On-snow training supports a season-long progression and consists of fundamental skill development both in and out of the gates.
- U14 weekday training is typically Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all-day Saturday and Sunday.
- U16/U18 weekday training is typically Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all-day Saturday and Sunday.
Van transportation to and from Bogus Basin is provided for weekday and holiday training sessions.
Athletes are expected to successfully manage time for training, travel, and schoolwork while maintaining at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
U14 Competitions
U14s compete in the Intermountain Division of the US Ski & Snowboard Association (IMD) U14 race series. These races serve as qualifying races for U14 Western Regional Championships and the U14/16 Tri-Divisional Championships. The IMD includes Southern Idaho, Southwestern Wyoming and all of Utah.
U16/18 Team competetions
The U16/18 Team competes in IMD USSS Intermountain Cup races and when appropriate/qualified may participate in regional events. Athletes may to travel beyond the IMD to neighboring divisions and beyond.
Coaches may work collaboratively and with other programs to support each other’s athletes. Travel to races may be with the team, with another team, or with family.
Camps
Camps--The BBSEF Alpine Competition Team offers training camps taking place between May and November. These camps are optional, however, U14-U18 team members are encouraged to take part in at least one off-season on-snow training opportunity.
Additional Costs
A Bogus Basin Season Pass is required and not included in the team fees.
Licensing - A US Ski and Snowboard/IMD license is required
Competitions - U14 Athletes travel with their parents/guardians to all events. Travel to competitions carries an additional coaching fee (covering the coach's travel cost) in addition to team fees and will vary by event.
U16/U19 Athletes have the option to travel with the team to events. Travel to competitions carries an additional coaching fee (covering the coach's travel cost) in addition to team fees and will vary by event.
Athlete Safety
U.S. Ski and Snowboard and the U.S. Center for SafeSport provide many free resources for parents who want to educate themselves and their children on Athlete Safety.
As an example, parents are encouraged to complete the Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sports. We also encourage parents to take an age-appropriate SafeSport course from the menu below with their children.
2024.2025
U14 ACT Trains, Dec. 7 through mid-April
Saturday & Sunday 9:00-2:30
Tuesday & Thursday nights 4:30-7:00
Transportation included w/mid-week training
U14 Spring Tuition $2645.00
U16/18 ACT Trains, Dec. 7 through mid-April
Saturday & Sunday 9:00-2:30
Tue/Wed/Thur nights 4:30-7:00
Transportation included w/mid-week training
U16/18 Spring Tuition $3995.
There is no training on December 23-26.
Not Included
Bogus Basin season passes are not included and must be purchased from Bogus Basin.
US Ski & Snowboard Membership
Competition registration fees
Coach travel fees
Athlete travel for away competitions
Core Values
Sportsmanship * Fun * Integrity * Grit * Teamwork