The U14 Teams will spend more time dedicated to gate training. Its focus is on developing solid racing technique and teaching course tactics . Time spent training each of the disciplines becomes more balanced. New elements are added, such as increased technical training, more detailed goal setting, performance planning, equipment, video analysis, and timed training runs.
The U14 Teams train in Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G and the athletes are expected to arrive at training prepared to work with their equipment in excellent condition. Dry land training is a major component of this program and participation is highly recommended.
Free skiing emphasis is on hard, fast skiing in challenging terrain. Free skiing will still be a vital part of this program and coaches will utilize our terrain to aid in athletic skill and mental development. While the program still provides a fun, social environment for the athletes, they will learn to work harder to improve and achieve pre-set goals.
All athletes must be comfortable skiing the entire mountain in all snow conditions. Athletes who are not comfortable skiing the entire mountain on all snow conditions may be mixed with a stronger U12 Team, until they gain confidence skiing the entire mountain. Stronger U14 Team athletes may also ski and train with the U18/U16 Team. The coaches of both, the U12 Teams and U14 Teams, work closely together to better evaluate and accommodate different ski and race levels.
MARA offers the following options for the U14 program:
Full season (13 weeks) Saturday, Sunday and an additional day (3 days)
Full season (13 weeks) Full Time (5 days)
All U14 Teams, will start Saturday, January 7th, 2012. Teams ski from 9.00am – 3.00pm with a one hour unsupervised lunch between 11.30am – 12.30pm.
Thursday Night Training will start on January 12th through March 8th, 2012, from 6.00pm – 8.00pm.
The Fall Camp is currently scheduled for November 26th – December 1st, 2012. TBA
The Holiday Camp is currently scheduled for December 28th, 2011 – December 31st, 2011, from 10.00am – 3.00pm at Mt. Ashland. (The Holiday Camp is included in the fees)
Dry land training for 13 – 18 year old athletes will start on October 25th through December 22nd, 2011. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm – 5pm and Saturdays from 11am – noon at Rogue Valley Crossfit. (The Dry land training is included in the fees)
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