The U6/U8/U10 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 – 2022/2023 Season
Athletes age 5,6,7 as of December 31st of the current season are eligible to register in the U8 program. Athletes age 8-9 as of December 31st of the current season are eligible for the U10 program.
REGISTRATION
All 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.
We offer two options for the U8 – U12 Programs:
Option One – Part Time – Laurentian Ski Hill
Program Start: January 7th, 2023
Program training days: Saturday
Start/end time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Length: 10 weeks
Option Two – U8 – U12 Full Time – Antoine Mountain
Program Start: January 7th, 2022
Program training days: Saturday and Sunday
Start/end time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Length: 10 weeks
The U12/U14/U16 Ski For Life Program program is aimed at providing athletes aged 10 to 15 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 age 10-15 as of December 31st of the current season are eligible for the U12/U14/U16 programs.
REGISTRATION
All U12/U14/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.
U12/U14/U16 Ski For Life Program Laurentian Ski Hill
Program Start: January 7th, 2023
Program training days: Wednesday and Thursday evening and Saturday at Laurentian Ski Hill
Start/end time: Weekdays 5:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturdays 9:30am – 3:30pm
Length: 10 weeks
The U12 Bomb Squad and U14/U16 High Performance Program caters to racers aged 10 & 15 and replaces the former K1 program. The U14 age program is aimed at providing athletes aged 10 to 15, 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. U12/U14/U16 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 age 10-15 as of December 31st of the current season are eligible for the U14 program.
REGISTRATION
All U12/U14/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.
U12 Bomb Squad and U14/U16 High Performance Program Laurentian Ski Hill and Antoine Mountain
Program Start: January 7th, 2023
Program training days: Wednesday and Thursday at Laurentian Ski Hill & Saturday and Sunday Antoine
Start/end time: Weekdays 5:30pm – 8:30pm, Weekends 9:30am – 3:30pm
Length: 10 weeks
* Please note: Schedule may change based on race schedule.
* Please note: Schedule may change based on race schedule.