The U16 Alpine Team program is designed for committed athletes (ages 14-15) who are preparing to succeed in Pacific Northwest, Western Region and National level competition and championship races. Athletes should love to ski, be willing to employ a strong work ethic, and desire to contribute to the team. SSRA's Alpine Team is an 12- month, comprehensive program. Team dryland coordination begins July 1. Team dryland begins October 1st and is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. On-snow training starts with fall training camp at Banff, Alberta, Canada (11/21-11/28) and continues at Mt. Spokane from the opening to the closing of the resort. Alpine Team training runs from 9am-3:00pm on weekends or from 7am-1pm when speed training. Mid-week training takes place on Wednesday and Thursday nights (Jan. 6 - Mar. 10) from 5pm-8pm and Friday from 9:00-2:00. SSRA Alpine Team athletes compete in PNSA divisional racing (DEC-MAY) and may qualify for the various Western Region projects, Western Region Championsips, or the CanAm project.

Ages: 14-15

Age Class: U16

Dryland Training: Oct.1-Nov. 19; Dec. 1-17; Tu/Th (4:30-5:45)

On Snow Training: Begins with first local snow, or Banff training camp (November 21-28)

Weekend Training: 9:00-3:00; 7:00-1:00 when speed training

Night Training: January 6-March 10 on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Midweek Training: Fridays 9AM-2PM