Ski Programs

Cooper Spur Race Team offers programs for athletes age 5-15, with each program providing different levels of commitment based on their goals.  Our programs are designed to provide training and competition opportunities for young skiers and racers in a fun learning environment .  All of our ski programs  are built on solid fundamental skills in both free-skiing and race technique, with small groups and maximum ski time.  We believe learning is based on repetition, but fun is what provides the motivation.  Once the basic skiing sills are mastered, the emphasis shifts to refinement of technique and developing the physical, mental, and emotional skills to be a competitive athlete.  

All CSRT skiers are eligible to participate in Cooper Camp during the Christmas holiday ski week.  Cooper Camp will integrate basic skiing and racing fundamentals through fun drills and appropriate gate training for optimal skill acquisition.  Children that meet our basic requirements are eligible for this 4-day program. You can decide to continue afterwards, by upgrading to one of our Junior Development Teams.

Program dates:  December 27-30.

Program Fees:  $350

Fees include:  Supervised fundamental skill development training and free-skiing, to be completed with our annual Cooper Cup Giant Slalom Ski Race on the last day.

Requirements: Ski gear, helmet, lift tickets to Cooper Spur.  Skier must be able to ride chair lift and make turns on easy terrain (green runs).

Location: Cooper Spur, conditions permitting.  Mt. Hood Meadows is our alternate site.

 

Our Junior Development teams are designed for children 6-12 yrs of age and offer three program options based on age, ability, and time commitment.  Skier’s younger than 6 yrs may join the program with the approval of the coaching staff. Ages referenced are determined by racer’s age on Dec. 31, 2011. All training is dependent on snow and lift-operating conditions.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM – AGES 6-12yrs (J6-J4)

Our ‘Devo Team’ program is our entry level program for ages 6-12 (J6-J4) which starts with the Cooper Camp and skis every Saturday January through March.  This program is designed for the child who has already learned how to ski, but needs further instruction on the basic skills and techniques that will enable them to go anywhere on the mountain. Skier’s will build a base of solid skiing skills and basic fundamentals through directed free skiing, gate training, and friendly competition. Emphasis will be on improving free-skiing skills, basic race fundamentals, skiing etiquette and safety while having fun! The Devo Team will participate in local Mt. Hood races if desired.  We also offer the Development Team program without Cooper Camp for a reduced rate. This program starts up in early January.

Program dates: December 27^th (Cooper Camp) and every Saturday through March 18^th or Development Team starting after Cooper Camp on January 7^th through March 18^th.

Program fees:  $725 with Cooper Camp, or $550 without Cooper Camp

Fees include: Cooper Camp plus skiing each Saturday at Cooper Spur from 9am – 3pm.   Coaching & entries to Mt. Hood Mitey Mite Council races.

Requirements:   Ski gear, race helmet, lift tickets or season pass to Cooper Spur.

 

TRAINING TEAM – AGES 8-12 (J6-J4)

Our Training Team requires more commitment and is designed for the J6-J4 athletes (8-12yrs) The training team skis on both Saturdays and Sundays starting in early December and skis through March. Training Team athletes will emphasize the development of basic skiing fundamentals through focused freeskiing and gate training, with an introduction to race tactics in GS & SL. The Training team will be able to race in all the local Mt. Hood races including the ‘Mt. Hood Mitey Mite Series Races’ as well as the 4-Way Championship Race, Meadows Challenge Race, and Mt. Bachelor May Day Race.

Program dates: December 3^rd through April 1^st 

Training days: Weekends: Saturdays at Cooper Spur & Sundays at Meadows 9-3pm

Program fees:   $1150

Fees include: Cooper Camp plus weekend training at Cooper Spur & Meadows, dryland training, XC Clinic, and coaching & entries for all Mt. Hood Council Races. Additional coaching and race entry fees for non Mt. Hood Council races are required.

Requirements: Ski gear, race helmet, season pass to Cooper Spur & Mt. Hood Meadows, USSA Youth Competitor License for J5 and older recommended, register online at www.ussa.org.

 

COMPETITION TEAM – AGES 9-12 (J5-J4)

The Competition Team is our highest level team in the Jr. Development program and is offered to skier’s age 9-12 yrs (J4’s & J5’s).  We focus on improving technique in free-skiing and race training, race tactics and fundamental skiing skills in and out of the gates.  The Competition team will have additional night training for the motivated racer and will prepare athletes for the competitive environment.  

Program dates: December 3^rd through April 1^st 

Training days: Weekends 9-3pm plus one training night midweek. Saturdays at Cooper Spur,  Sundays & Wednesday nights at Mt. Hood Meadows, some Thursday or Friday nights will also be available depending on training and race schedule.  Night training will start in December through mid March. Early release training on Wednesday afternoons will also be available for J4’s only.

Program fees: $1500

Fees include: Dryland training, Cooper Camp, weekend & night training at Cooper Spur & Meadows, XC Clinic, and coaching & entry fees for all Mt. Hood Mitey Mite Council races.  Additional coaching and race entry fees for non Mt. Hood Council races (4-Way, Meadows Challenge, Buddy Werner Champs, and May Day) required.

Requirements:  Ski gear, race helmet, J4 athletes: SL protective gear and back protectors for speed events including speed training, and season passes for Cooper Spur and Mt. Hood Meadows, USSA Youth Competitor License.

Program dates: November 17^th through April 1^st 

Training days: Weekends plus mid week training options: Training includes Wednesdays early release 2:00-4:00pm at Meadows, or Wed night training 4:30-7pm, and Thursday nights 4:30-7pm, Saturdays at Cooper Spur in January and February, Sundays at Mt. Hood Meadows.                                                            

Program fees:  $2100      

J3 Team fees include: Dryland training: July – mid March, ski training: November through early April.

J3 athlete requirements: Skis: GS, SL, SG, race helmet, all slalom protective gear, Back protector for all GS, SG, DHtraining and races.  Season passes for Mt Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur, and Skibowl Fusion pass. USSA Competitor License required.