Mitey Mite

 

BBSEF Mitey Mites is an introductory program designed for ages 6 & 7 (U8) with basic skiing skills.  Our focus is on having fun while learning skills that will develop a great all-around skier.  Mitey Mites spend most of their time learning by free skiing with experienced coaches.  We keep skiing and learning FUN!

Ability
Participants must have one winters skiing experience, must be able to stop on their own, be able to put on their own ski equipment, load and ride the lift alone.

Mitey Mite Team Goals:
At the completion of Mitey Mites it is our goal that each athlete has:

·         Greatly improved their skiing ability

·         Developed confidence in his/her ability

·         Made new friends

·         Introduce young skiers to the possibilities of snow sports competitions.

·         Thoroughly enjoyed and learned from their experience on this team.

Schedule
Participants register for either Saturday or Sunday for the entire season. Groups ski together from 9:30a-3:15p on Saturday and/or Sunday. Lunch is parent-supervised from 12:00 pm-12:45 pm.

  • Key Times Each Training Day (Drop off & Pick up at the flags in front of the Training Center)
  • 9:30 AM - Start of the morning session; boots on and ready to ski/ride
  • 12:00 PM - Athletes & parents meet for lunch at the flags
  • 12:45 PM - Start of afternoon session
  • 3:15 PM - End of training day
Competitions
Throughout the season athletes will participate in the Coaches Cup Series. This series is designed to expose Mitey Mites to the different disciplines of skiing in a friendly competition environment.

Coaches Cup Series: BBSEF Home Team programs members (Mitey Mite, Devo Team, Freeski All-Mountain and Snowboard), participate in the Coaches Cup series. For Alpine athletes, this series includes a one-day Giant Slalom, a one-day Slalom and the Coaches Cup Finale which is a four-events (SL, GS, Jump, and Bear Paw Bash on the last two weekends of the program.  Awards will be given to 1st-5th, place in the Coaches Cup races with participant ribbons for all competitors.  We will present Coaches Cup Overall awards, on points awarded on results at each of the Coaches Cup competitions at our end-of-season banquet.

All BBSEF Teams Dryland Training
BBSEF all-teams dryland is an opportunity for all of our BBSEF teams to get together for an hour of fun outdoor activities, reacquaint ourselves with last season’s teammates and coaches and meet new teammates and coaches. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.  Dates TBD.  Please visit the events calendar for dates.

A Bogus Basin Season pass is required and must be purchased directly through Bogus Basin.   

Mitey Mite Age Class Days Start/End Daily Times Camps Fees
 One Day Program U8 Saturday or Sunday Dec. 17, Mar. 12 9:30a-3:15p Optional add-on Holiday Camp June-Oct 15. $760 Oct 16-Dec. $815