Junior Ski Race

Now you can enjoy your skiing knowing that the kids are enjoying theirs. Junior Race begins where many ski schools finish and continues through to club, regional, national and international level.

Junior Race is not just about racing. It’s also about developing a sound toolbox of skills along with making ski racing fun.

Junior Race Courses are suitable for all levels from those with little or no racing experience that have outgrown ski school to experienced racers.

“You have had a thoroughly positive impact on my son. He has decided he is going to live in France, work in skiing and of course appear in numerous Olympics! It is an absolute pleasure to see him so fired up and able to identify with something that he feels he can do and aspire to”

“What a difference the Snoworks philosophy of ‘Racing Open’ has made. This along with allowing the freedom for each child to develop their own style has completely changed the way we look at ski racing”

SKI LEVELS
Ski level and experience varies depending on the resort and the date. See each specific course date or contact the office. As a rough guide see below.

TIGNES
Minimum level: No previous race experience required. Everyone has to start sometime.
Groups are generally mixed levels and mixed ability with the coach adopting a round robin approach to coaching. Working with each individual athlete.
Minimum ability level: Competent on Reds and Blacks with the ability to use a “T-bar” and circuit unaided.
Age: YOB 2014 up. Age 8 up. Category U10 up.

LES DEUX ALPES
Minimum level: Experienced racers.
Age: YOB 2009 up. Age 14 up. Category 2nd year U14 up.

FONNA
Minimum level: Experienced racers.
Age: YOB 2008 up. Age 15 up. Category U16 up. Allowances made for U14 depending on experience and level.

PEER SNOW VALLEY, BELGIUM
Minimum level: Experienced racers.
Age: YOB 2009 up. Age 14 up. Category 2nd year U14 up.

All year

5 days, Monday to Friday unless stated otherwise.

Full days, occasionally half days. Times may vary.

Maximum 10 (assistants used where necessary)

Purchase in resort

See details below

Yes

N/A

Compulsory

AGES: Junior Ski Race is from 8-16 years with different groups of varying age and experience. Older ski racers can book on Snoworks Ski Race Camps.

LEVEL: Junior Ski Race is for all levels and experience from budding racers to experienced racers club, regional and international racers.

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Summer and autumn Junior Ski Race also include after skiing activities such as fitness/co-ordination/agility training, volleyball, basketball and football. River Rafting is also available on the summer Race Course in Tignes (not included in course fee). Junior Ski Race includes a fun race day at the end of each week with prizes.

ADULT SUPERVISION: Juniors must be accompanied in resort by an adult as there is no supervision by Snoworks staff outside of skiing and afternoon activities.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Novice Racers: Performance piste skis with good turning radius, helmet compulsory, Back protector recommended.

Experienced Racers: Slalom and Giant Slalom skis (can be hired locally in resort), pole guards & shin protectors for slalom, helmet compulsory with attachable chin guard for slalom, back protector is recommended.

NOTE:
Under 10 French racers/under 12 UK racers do not need chin guard for helmet or pole guards as they will be skiing stubbies for Slalom training. When training Giant Slalom chin guards on helmets are not permitted.

Junior Ski Race

Essential Information

Available Dates for Junior Ski Race courses

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