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U10 Ski Meisters, ages 8-10

U10 Ski Meisters, ages 8-10 (NEW FORMAT FOR 2024-2025)

This season, the U10 Ski Meister program will take advantage of all Howelsen Hill has to offer, with one day of alpine skiing, one day of skate ski cross country skiing, and one day of alpine jumping, allowing kids to sample these unique and complementary sports. The Meister program will be weekdays only at Howelsen, with the option to add on a Saturday of alpine at Steamboat Resort, OR a Saturday of ski jumping OR cross country at Howelsen. This is a one-of-a-kind program only available in Steamboat. The program provides a great foundation for skiers to pursue any discipline in the future, and for kids who just like to do it all. Participants will start off using alpine skis for jumping, but might transfer to nordic jumping skis/boots once they are ready. Participation in the Hitchens Brothers’ Wednesday Night Jump Series and Steamboat Cups is encouraged! Register by September 15 to ensure a place in this program.

Interested in adding ski jumping, cross country skate skiing, OR alpine on Saturdays? U10 Ski Meisters can add Saturday training in any of these three to the Ski Meister program for an additional fee. See more info in the drop-down menus below.

Requirements
  • Skill Requirement: All U10 Athletes must be able to make parallel turns on steeper blue runs.  Must be willing to explore trees, moguls, race courses, and powder. Cross country and Nordic Jump are beginner - advanced programs at U10 and can accommodate all ranges of ability.
  • Equipment: We partner with local shops to provide appropriate seasonal rental packages for athletes.  The right equipment is essential to an athlete’s success at this age.  There will be a U10 Alpine fit night in early October, then families can go to the shops for their rental package. Please bring us any questions you have about equipment!
  • Alpine Skis -  Athletes must be on unidirectional carving skis - NO TWIN TIPS PLEASE!  Make sure you clear your equipment with the head coach.
  • Alpine Boots - The single most important piece of equipment at this age. A SOFT FLEXING boot is an absolute must. It should be well-fitted (not too big/roomy). Examples of great boots we recommend for this age are:

    •       Lange RSJ 50 (3 buckle) (Ski and Bike Kare, Christy Sports)
          Lange RSJ 60 (Ski and Bike Kare, Christy Sports)
          Rossignol Junior 4 (50 Flex)
          Atomic Redster RS60 (4 buckle)
          Head Raptor 60
          Rossignol Hero 65 (Ski Haus)
  • Skate Skis: Athletes must have a pair of skate skis, boots and poles. Low-cost cross country equipment rentals for this program are available through the Steamboat Ski Touring Center (970) 879-8180.
  • Passes: Athletes will need a Howelsen Hill ALPINE & NORDIC PASS (Combined). Full IKON pass required for Saturday Alpine add-on.
  • Competition Opportunities:
    • Wednesday Howelsen Steamboat Cup Series and Hitchen’s Brothers Wednesday Night Jump Series (additional memberships or fees no required).
  • Membership: U.S. Ski & Snowboard or USASA membership is required for U.S. Ski & Snowboard (alpine and moguls) or USASA (freeskiing) competitions.
  • Age: 8-10. U10 Skiers must be 8 years old by December 31, 2024. (AGE GROUP GUIDELINES)
Schedule

Dryland Training:
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill. November 12, 14, 19 and 21

Additional Dryland Training: See the October Fun Fit optional add-on and Fall Plastic Jumping below this program description.

On-Snow: December 3 - March 14
Tuesday: Alpine, 4:15-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Thursday: Cross Country, 4-5:45 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Friday: Jump, 4-6 p.m. at Howelsen Hill

2024-2025 Program Fee

2024-2025 Program Fee: $1,800 plus $300 work deposit

  • Payment Plan: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. Credit cards, eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, and checks are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.

  • Work Deposit Program: SSWSC requires a work deposit for each family. During the registration process, the program fee listed includes the work deposit. Families can earn back the work deposit by volunteering for SSWSC or opt out of volunteering and donate the work deposit to SSWSC. Find more information on the Work Deposit Program HERE.

  • Ride the SSWSC Bus: SSWSC offers after-school bus transportation from Steamboat Springs public schools to Howelsen Hill for SSWSC elementary and middle school athletes, 1st through 8th grades, on their scheduled training days. Sign up during the registration process. CLICK HERE for more information.

  • Scholarships: SSWSC offers scholarships for program fees through a one-step EZ Scholarship process during registration and enrollment. For more information on additional program fee scholarships and other scholarship opportunities, check out the scholarship pages on our website.

Add On Program Options

U10 Meister Saturday Alpine Add-on

Interested in adding Saturday alpine skiing to the U10 program? For more information check out the U10 3-Day Alpine skiing program description HERE.

Schedule:

Saturdays in December (December 7, 14, 21): Ski (alpine) 8:15 a.m.-noon at Steamboat Resort or Howelsen Hill depending on snow conditions.

Saturdays, January 11 through March 15, 8:15 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Steamboat Resort

*No Training December 23 - January 5 for Holiday Break, February 19-24 for Blues Break

U10 Saturday Alpine Add-on Program Fee: $1,700

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U10 Meister Saturday Nordic Combined Add-on

Interested in adding Saturday of ski jumping and nordic combined to the U10 program? For more information check out the U10 Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined skiing program description HERE.

Schedule: Saturdays through March 15 (start date TBD based on snow conditions), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Jumping, team lunch, followed by cross country)

U10 Saturday Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Add-on Program Fee: $1,100

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U10 Meister Saturday Cross Country Add-on

Interested in adding Saturday of cross country skiing (both skate AND classic) to the U10 program? For more information check out the U10/U12 Cross Country skiing program description HERE.

Schedule:
Dryland: Tuesday and Thursday, 4-5:45 p.m. starting October 8 at Howelsen Hill

On-Snow: Saturday 9 a.m.-noon through March 15 (Howelsen Nordic Trails or the Steamboat Ski Touring Center)

U10 Meister Saturday Cross Country Add-on Program Fee: $750

 

Additional Drying Training Opportunities

October FunFit
U10 fall dryland training is not included in regular season U10 training. October Fun Fit will be offered as a separate add-on physical literacy program. FunFit is a program designed to develop sound fundamental skills in body movement, kinesthetic awareness, strength, and improving cardiovascular endurance for aspiring athletes. During these sessions, the focus will be to keep the FUN in fundamentals! By providing games that allow athletes to move in multi-planar motions, interact with other athletes, and develop confidence, all while learning the underlying themes of movement patterns, proper form and technique. These activities help avoid injuries and keep athletes playing safely.

Schedule: Monday OR Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m., October 7-29 at Howelsen Hill

2024-2025 October FunFit Program Fee: $95

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U10 Fall Plastic Jumping:
Schedule: Wednesday and Friday, 4-6 p.m. + Mini-Camp, September 25 through October 20.

U10 Fall Plastic Jumping 2024-2025 Program Fee: $400

For more information on the SSWSC work deposit program click here.

Questions about this program?
Email Ali Givnish, Winter Youth Programs Director

Ali Givnish