Alpine Programs

Our Alpine Programs are for kids who love to ski fast!

Our Alpine Programs follow Alpine Canada’s Aim2Win long-term athlete development model to build confident, capable, and versatile skiers.

Athletes train across all alpine disciplines, including Slalom, Giant Slalom (GS), Super G, Downhill, and Ski Cross, while developing strong technical skills in varied terrain and conditions.

Training includes a balanced mix of race course work and all-mountain skiing—groomers, steeps, powder, bumps, trees, and jumps—to create well-rounded athletes who love to train, compete, and ski.

Cost: Early Bird : $1700 After November 1 : $1850

A minimum number of participants is required for each program to run. If a program does not meet the minimum registration requirement, it will be cancelled.

In the event of a cancellation, participants may choose to transfer to another available program and either pay or receive a refund for any difference in fees, or receive a full refund of all fees paid for the cancelled program.

KAT is very excited to be offering a Lite Racing program for the 2027 Season for both U12 and U14 Athletes! This program will consist of a combination of race training and free ski development taking place on Saturdays and Sundays only. 

It will feature 20 days of training from January to March and includes Dry-land training in October / November. 

This program is designed to bridge the gap from Entry Level to Alpine Racing for those who are multi-sport athletes, uncertain about the training commitment from 1 to 4 days on snow, or just want a lighter ski schedule. The goal is to continue to foster their passion for skiing, aid in their development and allow more athletes to continue to ski with their peers. 

U12/14 Alpine Lite athletes are encouraged to participate in Kootenay Zone Alpine races. However, there is no requirement to compete and races are completely optional. U12 Lite athletes will attend our own Nancy Greene Festival. Alpine race dates are TBD as the BC Alpine schedule is released in October each year. 

Here is some information to help you out.

Equipment Required for Training:

- All Mountain Skis

- Poles

- Ski boots

- Hard Eared Helmet

- Shin Guards 

- We recommend a Slalom Ski or Multi-Event Race ski to maximize athlete development

Additional Equipment for U12 Races:

- Slalom or Multi-Event ski

- Speed Suit (recommended, but not mandatory)

Additional Equipment for U14 Races:

- Slalom Ski

- GS Ski (15m min radius) 

- Speed Suit

- Hard Eared Helmet (FIS Certified) with detachable chin guard

- Pole guards (slalom races)

Additional Cost Breakdown for Races:

- Race Entry Fee (approximately $150)

- Athlete Lift Tickets

- Coach per-diem (cost of coach travel, hotel, lift tickets and meals split between all athletes attending)

- Alpine Lite athletes that attend races will be invoiced a per race coaching fee above the Alpine athletes. This will account for the additional on snow days above the 20 day base of the Alpine Lite Program cost. 

If you have any questions regarding the Lite program, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Cost: Early Bird : $2100 After November 1 : $2250

Athletes enter U12 with a love for skiing and this programs goal is to expand that to a love for training. Developing confident and versatile skiers is our top priority and as such coaches will continue to develop athletes all mountain abilities while introducing new race specific skills.

New concepts are taught while freeskiing and the coaches work with athletes to transition those skills onto the race course. Focus is on developing athletes that are confident, capable and versatile in all terrains and conditions. Cruising groomers, charging gates, ripping the bumps are essential to achieving the our goal of creating athletes that love training!

Cost: Early Bird : $2500 After September 27 : $2650

This program offers a more competitive training environment and introduces athletes to a higher level of competition. Building off the athletes love of training and personal progression, the U14 coaches work with the athletes to develop their own goals and personalized training plans.

With support from their coaches and peers, athletes are consistently challenged to expand on their personal best in a safe and supportive environment. Athletes success and satisfaction at this level is attained by exceeding their own expectations and celebrating these achievements with their team!

Cost: Early Bird : $2650 After September 27 : $2800 Saturdays Only

The U16 series prepares skiers to perform in the Learn to Race stage and are introduced to more intensive training and competition. The program provides a competitive series for 14 and 15 year olds – with benchmarking at the CanAm level (Western Canada and Western USA) – allowing them to test their skills against their peers at a regional level. The U16 program also develops ski-specific physical and mental skills and continues to develop the athlete's technical and tactical skills in Slalom, GS, Super G and Ski Cross.

This program offers a more competitive training environment and introduces athletes to a higher level of competition. Building off the athletes love of training and personal progression, the U16 coaches work with the athletes to develop their own goals and personalized training plans. With support from their coaches and peers, athletes are consistently challenged to expand on their personal best in a safe and supportive environment. Athletes success and satisfaction at this level is attained by exceeding their own expectations and celebrating these achievements with their team!

All our athletes will take part in organized KAT Club Activity days as well as participate in organized competition through team and individual club events. Fair play is promoted and recognized with awards for every competitor resulting in huge smiles and great memories. At U16, athletes compete regionally at Kootenay Zone Races, provincially and regionally. These events follow a more traditional competition format that promotes athletes to strive for personal success by awarding the top performers in each race. Athletes spend an increased amount of time working towards their individualized goals and developing a love for training and personal development. There are many leadership opportunities at this level.