U16 Part-time and Full-time

The U16 program provides enthusiastic athletes with the tools for personal growth and team success at USSS and SYNC Series races in Colorado. At this age level (2011-2012 YOB), athletes train and compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G, and Downhill, as appropriate. Using all the terrain Loveland has to offer, LSC's dedicated training venues, and LSC's unparalleled access to spring and early-season race venue training, our coaches strive to help each athlete reach their personal best on and off the hill.

OUR U16 PROGRAM OFFERS EITHER:

Our Ability (U16) program offers either :

Full-Time Year Round (Tuesdays Off) In addition to Saturday and Sunday full day training, full-time U16 athletes have access to the following: Monday morning, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon or Friday afternoon

Part-Time (4 days a week) In addition to Saturday and Sunday full day training, part-time U16 athletes can choose two 1/2 days of the following: Monday morning, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon or Friday afternoon

ADVANCED SKILL DEVELOPMENT: U16 Athletes will be guided through a progression of drills, freeski fundamentals and venue lane training; designed to develop new skills and promote adaptability, dynamic movement and playful skiing.

FREESKIING & GATELESS TRAINING: In addition to venue skiing, guided and unguided freeskiing at Loveland Basin will be a core training component for this age group. This includes bumps, steeps, variable snow conditions, tree skiing, high mountain and extreme terrain.

GATE TRAINING AND RACING: U16s will have a higher focus on gated training than younger age groups and will take full advantage of our designated venue sessions on Twist throughout the season. Athletes will be exposed to a broad range of learning environments and courses

DRYLAND TRAINING: Targeted off-snow training emphasizing strength, mobility, coordination, and overall athletic maintenance. In-person fall dryland will begin in October.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT: Athletes should be comfortable skiing all terrain at Loveland Ski Area. Athletes should have age and discipline-appropriate race equipment. Please refer to their coach for equipment suggestions. Proper equipment care becomes important at this level, from strapping and protecting skis, to ensuring that skis are in proper condition and tuned for training and racing.

Early November 2026 - April 11 2027 *Weather and snow conditions permitting*

Holiday Camp Training Included. 2 days at Thanksgiving, 4-5 days over Christmas

January 18 (MLK Day)

February 15 (Presidents' Day)

WHAT YOU GET