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The U18(ages 16 - 17) and U20 (ages 18 - 19) age categories are supported by Sask Alpine from two perspectives.

For those youth that are wanting more training and racing than offered by their club programs, but cannot make the priority investment of time, finances, and skill improvement demanded by a full-fledged FIS program (as recommended by Alpine Canada), Sask Alpine will support a provincial program. This is reflected in the J1/J2/FIS provincial program.

For those youth stepping up to a full-fledged FIS program offered by out-of-province clubs and organizations as part of their pursuit of an alpine ski career, Sask Alpine provides a bursary program.

More details on the programs and the current enrollment and other information is provided below.

For more information about the Provincial teams program please contact Alpine Saskatchewan at 306-780-9236; or email at: office@saskalpine.com.
    

The FIS Bursary Program provides an opportunity to those youth that have a goal and have demonstrated the commitment and skills to pursue alpine ski racing as a sport career. This program allows the Sask Alpine youth to remain part of Alpine Saskatchewan, gain access to Saskatchewan-specific funding and benefits, while joining in with an out-of-province club or organization to further their career. Generally it must be demonstrated that the out-of-province programs provide opportunities for the youth to pursue their goals that the Saskatchewan programs and clubs are unable to fulfill.

To assist in this regard, Sask Alpine has established relationships with Albert Alpine clubs and organizations that can be joined in this regard. In addition, a relationship with Alberta Alpine has also been established such that an Alpine Saskatchewan athlete can join the Alberta Provincial Ski Team subject to the spots being available and the meeting of that ski team's entry requirements.

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This program will provide the U18-U20 aged youth an opportunity to participate in additional mountain camps, some FIS races, and have a dedicated coach for the remainder of this season which enhances the programs they may have within their respective clubs. The goals of the program are:

  • Provide an opportunity to maintain and improve alpine ski skills through additional training camps and races.
  • Have an opportunity to enter a limited number of FIS starts in races that correlate to the level of training provided.
  • Provide a 'bridge' to 1st and 2nd year U18 racers while they consider a more intense and focused alpine ski sport career through the Sask Alpine FIS bursary program.

In addition, many of the youth participating in this program are expected to use the opportunity to improve their skills and better their chances to qualify for the Canada Winter Games.

As a provincial program, this program is open to all qualified U18 and U20 aged athletes in Sask Alpine provincial clubs. Youth are encouraged to discuss the option of being nominated by their club head coaches for available positions. Approval to join the program team as a regular member, or to participate in specific camps, is subject to the discretion of the program coach.
    
 J1/J2/FIS Calendar Minimize
     
Event StartEvent EndTitleDescription
2/18/2012 9:00 PM 2/21/2012 9:30 PM Speed Training Kimberley Kimberley speed training. learn how to go over jumps, rolls and terrain in a safe and controlled environment. Travel on the 18th, with training on the 19, 20 and 21st.
2/25/2012 9:00 AM 2/26/2012 4:00 PM Ski Cross Lake Louise Ski Cross open to every age group.
2/25/2012 9:00 PM 2/26/2012 9:30 PM Regional series Edm Regional series Edmonton
3/9/2012 9:00 PM 3/11/2012 9:30 PM Sask Cup Finals MR Sask Cup Finals Mission ridge
3/16/2012 9:00 PM 3/18/2012 9:30 PM Ski Cross Asessippi Sl/GS Race Ski Cross Asessippi and a SL and GS race
4/5/2012 9:00 AM 4/8/2012 3:00 PM Ski Cross National's Ski Cross National's. You MUST have a FIS card in order to participate.
4/8/2012 9:00 AM 4/8/2012 3:00 PM Kinder Cup Race, Norquay Kinder Cup for Under 18 yrs. Norquay
4/14/2012 9:00 AM 4/15/2012 3:00 PM Miele Cup, Fis Races, Lake Louise Meile Cup Fis Races, Lake Louise
4/21/2012 7:30 PM 4/22/2012 8:00 PM Open Ski CRoss L.L. Open Ski Cross at Lake Louise. Open to ALL ages.
5/4/2012 9:00 AM 5/6/2012 3:00 PM Spring Fun Camp-Sunshine Spring Fun Camp for all-Sunshine

      

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