11 to 13 years

For freestyle competitors seeking top level coaching with a focus on mogul fundamentals, all-mountain skiing, and basic air awareness for jumping. This is the second step in the development pyramid for freestyle athletes. Training takes place both days each weekend, Christmas break, and spring or ski week. The Junior Team is a competitive program emphasizing the development of the technical skills necessary to excel in the various disciplines of freestyle skiing. Building a strong technical base for mogul skiing will allow the skiers to perform at their best in the mogul arena and throughout the mountain. Upright and new school aerial training will be incorporated into their training regimen for a total freestyle package. World Class venues for skiing, conditioning, sport psychology, video analysis, goal setting and planning assist each athlete on the road to excellence. Skiers will be grouped according to ability and work with experienced coaches throughout the season. This is a competitive program and athletes must be willing to put forth a great deal of commitment and motivation to attain their personal best. Athletes will compete in the Far West Freestyle Division, the Tahoe Jr. Big Mountain Series, and various other local competitions.