The WSRC U8 and U10 (Snowstars) programs are a twelve-week entry level / learn to race Alpine Skiing programs for athletes aged 6 to 9 (as of December 31st).  

Pre-requisite: 

Athletes need to know how to ski to join this program as it is not  a “Learn to Ski” program it is a “Learn to Race” Program.

Five-year-old athletes are allowed to join the program providing they can ski from the top to the bottom of the hill on their own in a “somewhat” parallel fashion and are mature enough to follow the directions of their Coach.  

WSRC offers 2-DAY (Saturday and Sunday) and 1-Day (Saturday OR Sunday) Snowstars Program options and follows the National ACA (Alpine Canada Association) SNOWSTARS Eight level program.  (Ref www.snowstars.ca)
 
Daily Schedule

• Meet in front of the lodge at 9:25
• Pick up for lunch in front of the lodge at 11:30
• Drop off for afternoon session at 12:30pm (lunchtime supervision is not available)
• Pick up in front of lodge at 2:30pm

SNOWSTARS Program Goals

1. To offer our U10 Athletes the opportunity to train as close as possible to Alpine Canada’s recommended number of on-snow training days for skill development in this age-group . (Days on snow recommended by ACA are: 40 -50)
2. To have all of our U10 athletes achieve at least ONE SnowStars Level this season. (The SnowStars program is a seven level skills achievement program which ACA develops and recommends. WSRC utilizes the SnowStars Program as mentioned above.
3. To have ALL of our U10 athletes participate in TWO Club / Fun race events
4. To have all U10 athletes achieve Level 5 before moving on to U12.
5. To have our U10 Program run for 12 weeks = Minimum 12 days on snow for one-day athletes / 24 days minimum for two day athletes.
6. To foster a love of the sport of alpine skiing and for the athletes to have FUN with their Coaches.

We group our athletes based on age, ability and whether they are training one or two days per weekend. We try to keep the group sizes at around six athletes per coach; although with some of the older more skilled athletes we may do as many as eight per coach.

The Program begins at 9:25am sharp in the morning and goes until 11:30am when parents pick up their athletes and feed them lunch. We begin again in the afternoon at 12:30pm and run until 2:30pm.

These athletes should get anywhere from 5 to 10 runs per day with their coach on a variety of terrain and environments that have been set up for them to develop their skills. 

We encourage you to allow your athlete to ski after they are finished their session for the day with their coaches. Take your young athlete with you skiing for three or four runs at the end of their session – Let them show you what they can do – Let them have some FUN with Mom and/or Dad!! 

EQUIPMENT NEEDS

• JR RACE Slalom Skis (no taller than their nose)
• 4 buckle front overlap JR RACE boots of appropriate stiffness for the ability of the athlete. 
• Poles of the right length
• Hard shell racing helmet is required
• ​*Racing (“skin”) suits are permitted (but not required) for athletes in our U10 Program

TRAINING & RACING

U10 Athletes wishing to compete in a racing event have to have had at least three days of practice / training in gates in order to mitigate the risks involved with racing and to give them a level of comfort on a race course.

Coaches are responsible for the safety and well-being of their athletes and they are responsible to decide whether or not athletes are SAFE to compete.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

WSRC U8		WSRC U10

 

2024 / 2025 U8 Teams

Lead by Dawn Scissons, our U8 Athletes spend a lot of time skiing with different athletes and coaches. This allows for maximimum flexibility and development for all ahtletes entering the WSRC Snowstars Program.
 

Daeven Wong

Malik Terauds

Gwyneth Thomas

Annie White

Ewan Williams

2024 / 2025 U10 Teams