The Programs

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Development Program / Travel Team Program:

Development programs prepare each athlete to further their career whether they choose to go on and compete in Alpine Racing.

Development Program Program is for athletes ages 6 to 19.

Participants must be able to do the following:

• Put on their own boots and skis
• Ski with poles
• Easily navigate blue (intermediate) terrain, and
• Load and unload from the chairlift without assistance.

This program will give them the foundational knowledge needed to be successful and enjoy the sport!

Our Competitive Travel Team Program integrates into the Development Program. Athletes within our Travel Team Program Compete within the USSA Northern Division Races and Beyond in Alpine Racing. Our Travel Team Program is for athletes ages 6-19. 

Participants must be able to do the following: 

• Requirements of the Development Program
• Be self-sufficient on the mountain. 
• Travel to away Races (MT & WY) 
• Have an understanding of Alpine Ski Racing
• THE ABILITY TO HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!

All participants are required to wear a helmet at all times. 

The focus of instruction is on developing well-rounded skiing skills and a lifelong appreciation of the sport. Coaching techniques incorporate free-skiing, obstacle courses, games, drills, and gate training.

Required Equipment: 

All Black Hills Ski Team racers must have a Terry Peak season pass.  Helmets with hard-sided ears should be worn.  It is recommended that racers ski on race or all-mountain skis.  Wide powder skis are not recommended.  

U14 and above athletes who compete in USSA sanctioned races must use equipment that meets USSA specifications.