Competitive Ski / Competitive Freestyle Team ages 6-17 / All Mountain Development, Adventure and Adult Teams
Attention! ALL MOUNTAIN TEAM – Final day for DEVO is 4/15! The Competition Freestyle and Competition Race are on different schedules.
TEAM OVERVIEW:
There are four different programs that make up the All Mountain Teams at Bear Valley. This group of youth to adult participants will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of the mountain including a variety of terrain, park features and varying snow conditions. All Mountain teams are ideally suited for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders of all ages that are looking to improve their skills in a team environment. The All Mountain team coaches have a fantastic year planned for all teams. Among them you will find PSIA and AASI certified instructors, ex-racers and coaches with years of experience in skiing, snowboarding and teaching various levels of skills on all types of terrain. Depending on the team that fits you or your young athlete, a progression program will be followed to ensure each athlete works on specific goals. Whether its training to compete in Giant Slalom or Slopestyle, or just looking to conquer that trail you thought was out of reach on a powder day, Bear Valley has a team to fit you. Please use the overviews provided below to decide what is the best team for you or your family member. If you have specific questions, please contact our All Mountain Team Coordinator at allmtn@bearvalley.com.
1) Youth All Mountain “Devo” Ski/bd (All Mountain Terrain, Freestyle and Snow Safety) : ages 6-13 The All Mountain team for youths is ideal for skiers and riders who are ready to enjoy the Mountain and improve their technique in a social environment. This is the ideal program for riders and skiers that want to get more experience on the mountain with a professional. Youth All Mountain participants will work on a variety of skill development in all snow conditions, terrain, safety, building confidence and fun. In addition, all mountain participants will have the opportunity to be introduced to freestyle features and elements, skier/boarder cross course techniques, and exposure to running gates. This team requires a minimum skill level of “high beginner to intermediate” skiing or riding.
Training Schedule Youth All Mountain “Devo” Team -
Training dates will be posted on the website at www.bvsef.org & are available by clicking here. Training for Youth All Mountain Team begins Dec. 17, 2011 and will typically occur every other weekend. Christmas Training Camp is December 26-31 (31st is morning session only) All training dates and times are subject to change due to weather and snow conditions.
2) All Mountain “Access” Team: ages 13-18 Bear Valley is proud to introduce the ultimate team program that will give intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders a “backstage pass” to the mountain. This teams’ focus will be on improving overall skiing/snowboarding technical skills while expanding snow safety awareness and sidecountry exposure. Along with having a dedicated coach and fluid curriculum based on a skiing/snowboarding skills progression, the team will spend six days with a Mountain Adventure Seminars (MAS) guide devoted to a mountain skills progression. The technical skills progression is designed to take current abilities to the “next level” in a confidence building, fun, group atmosphere, while the mountain skills progression will open the door to snow safety awareness, avalanche equipment (beacon, probe, shovel) training, and sidecountry access via lift and a snowcat excursion . Each participant will have the opportunity to become a well rounded, informed, all mountain skier/ rider in an environment that reminds them why they wish they were doing this everyday!!. This team requires a minimum skill level of “intermediate” skiing/ riding.
Training Schedule - All Mountain “Access” Team -
Training dates will be posted on the website at www.bvsef.org or click here now. Training for All Mountain “Access” Team begins Dec. 17, 2011 and will typically occur every other weekend. Christmas Training Camp is December 26-31 (31st is morning session only) All training dates and times are subject to change due to weather and snow conditions.
3) All Mountain Adventure Ski Team (AST): ages 14-17 This new and exciting program is collaboration between Bear Valley and Mountain Adventure Seminars (MAS) and broadens the horizon for advanced and expert skiers to include “sidecountry” terrain at Bear Valley Mountain. Team members learn valuable skills to responsibly venture outside traditional ski area boundaries while coaches strive to develop “all mountain” skiers who seek adventure while respecting the rules. This team requires a minimum skill level of “advanced to expert” skiing or riding. Team Goals:
- Sidecountry awareness and safety concerns
- Understanding weather and avalanche forecasts
- Proficiency with avalanche beacons, probes and shovels
- Sidecountry travel techniques
- Snow shelters
- Outline, practice and encourage good decision making
The All Mountain “AST” Adventure Ski Team begins January 7th and is scheduled to occur every other weekend. Click here for schedule.
4) Adult All Mountain “Alpine” Training Teams (ski/bd): ages 18+ This is the ultimate clinic for Adult riders and skiers that want to venture out to more challenging terrain and snow conditions in a clinic environment. Bear Valley is infamous for its powder stashes, chutes and steeps and what better way to learn the mountain and perfect your skills then joining this program. Participants will have the opportunity to experience intermediate, advanced and backcountry terrain. Each participant will set specific development goals and objectives and work with their coach to improve their technique. This team requires a minimum skill level of “intermediate” riding or skiing.
The Adult all Mountain Alpine Team begins January 7th and is scheduled to occur every other weekend. Click here for schedule.
2011/12 Team Pricing (includes coaching and team hoodie, does not include season pass)
| Team | Early Bird thru 11/15 | Regular After 11/16 | No. Train Days | Training Begins / Ends | No of Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Mountain “Devo” Youth Ski and Board | $599 | $649 | 22 | 12/17-4/1 | 0 |
| All Mountain “Access” Team: ages 13-18 | $799 | $849 | 22 | 12/17-4/1 | 0 |
| Adventure Ski Team (AST): ages 14-17 | $499 | $549 | 12 | 1/7-4/15 | 0 |
| All Mountain “Alpine” Adult Team | $349 | $399 | 12 | 1/7-4/15 | 0 |
2011/12 Mini Camps & Nastar Season Pass (Optional Add-ons)
This season Bear Valley is planning a series of events that will give all team participants the opportunity to further enhance their training at a discounted rate. We are working on details for “Mini-camps”, Nastar and spring or summer camps as conditions allow. Camp topics may include slopestyle, skier/boarder cross techniques, side country, snow safety and carving clinics. Discounted Rates will be extended to team members. More information on camp and Nastar coming soon.
Bear Bucks!
Signing up more than one person? You get a $50.00 “Bear Bucks” for every additional person you sign up! Download the pdf below and make sure you get your Bear Bucks!
DOWNLOAD the 2011/2012 SNOWSPORTS Team Application by clicking here!
