The Mad River Glen Junior Race Program is the season-long racing program for skiers ages 6-18 run by the Mad River Glen Race Department. Our program is dedicated to providing quality training and competition experiences to skiers. Our programs are offered by age group. To learn more about our age group programs, please select from the following options or scroll down.
U8 Program (for 6 & 7 year olds)
U10 Program (for 8 & 9 year olds)
U12 Program (for 10 & 11 year olds)
U14 Program (for 12, 13 year olds)
HS Program (for 14-18 year olds)
| Before 9/30 | After 9/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| U8 – 1 Day (Ages 6-8 – Saturday OR Sunday) | $725 | $825 |
| U10 – 2 Day (Ages 8-9 – Saturday & Sunday) | $1025 | $1125 |
| U12 – 2 Day (Ages 10-11 – Saturday & Sunday) | $1125 | $1225 |
| U14 Program (Ages 12-13 – Saturday & Sunday) | $1275 | $1375 |
| HS – 1 Day (Jr & Sr High School) | $299 | $349 |
Our U8 Program is offered on Saturday or Sunday. The program meets each week on Saturdays from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The Program serves as an informal introduction to racing with an emphasis on having fun and acquiring basic racing skills. MRSC family membership is required. Skiers in this program compete in fun races at MRG and have the option (with USSA/VARA membership) to participate in select VARA Northern Vermont Council races.
Fall Conditioning: To be determined
On Snow Training:
MRSC Club Membership: $100/family (before 09/30), $150 (after 09/30)
VARA Membership: U8 $35 per athlete (only needed if the athlete will attend races)
USSA Membership: $35 per athlete (only needed if the athlete will attend races)
Race Worker Bond: Refundable $300 for the first athlete in the Junior Race Program, $450 for two or more athletes.
Ski Passes: Each athlete is responsible for his or her own season pass or lift ticket.
Equipment: One pair of mountain skis, poles, helmet with “hard ears”.
This program meets Saturday and Sunday, 8:30-2:30; additional training sessions are encouraged but optional. Athletes focus on skill acquisition and technique development while skiing all over the mountain. Athletes will spend 80% out of the course, with 20% reserved for training and racing. U10s race and train both Giant Slalom and Panel Slalom disciplines. MRSC membership is required for all program participants. USSA, and VARA memberships are required for full program athletes. Athletes will race in VARA Northern Vermont Council races as well as fun races at MRG.
Fall Conditioning: To be determined
On Snow Training Full Program:
MRSC Club Membership: $100/family (before 09/30), $150 (after 09/30)
VARA Membership: $60 per athlete
USSA Membership: $35 per athlete
Race Worker Bond: Refundable $300 for the first athlete in the Junior Race Program, $450 for two or more athletes. Athletes in one day U8 or HS do not count towards the race worker bond
Ski Passes: Each athlete is responsible for his or her own season pass or lift ticket.
Equipment: One pair of race skis, one pair of mountain skis, poles, helmet with “hard ears”.
The U12 Program meets Saturday and Sunday, 8:30-3:00; attending additional training sessions are encouraged but are optional. Athletes focus on skill acquisition and technique development in a fun, fast-pace environment. Athletes are expected to formally practice balance, body position, edging. 65-70% of an athletes time will be spend skiing outside of race/training courses; 30-35% will be reserved for gate training. U12s race and train both Giant Slalom and Slalom disciplines.
Fall Conditioning: To be determined
On Snow Training:
MRSC Club Membership: $100/family (before 09/30), $150 (after 09/30)
VARA Membership: $60 per athlete (only needed if the athlete will attend races)
USSA Membership: $35 per athlete (only needed if the athlete will attend races)
Race Worker Bond: Refundable $300 for the first athlete in the Junior Race Program, $450 for two or more athletes.
Ski Passes: Each athlete is responsible for his or her own season pass or lift ticket.
Equipment: two pair of race skis (slalom and giant slalom), one pair of mountain skis, poles, helmet with “hard ears” and slalom guards.
The U14 Program is focused on complete, well-rounded athletes, who are at home in the trees, bumps or on a GS course. At this level, athletes refine their technique and begin to apply tactics to their technical approach to ski racing. Individual athletes should show respect for their equipment and have general understanding of how to care for and maintain their tune. Roughly 55-65% of an athlete’s time will be spent skiing on the mountain; 35-45% will be in formal training/race courses. Athletes train and compete in Super G, Giant Slalom and Slalom. USSA and VARA memberships are required
Fall Conditioning: To be determined
On Snow Training:
MRSC Club Membership: $100/family (before 09/30), $150 (after 09/30)
VARA Membership: $60 per athlete if paid in full September 30th.
USSA Membership: $75 per athlete
Race Worker Bond: Refundable $300 for the first athlete in the Junior Race Program, $450 for two or more athletes.
Ski Passes: Each athlete is responsible for his or her own season pass or lift ticket.
Equipment: Two pair of race skis (slalom and giant slalom), one pair of mountain skis, poles, slalom guards and a helmet that complies with new FIS standards. Helmets must bear a CE mark and conform to recognized and appropriate standards such as CEH.Din 1077, ASTM F2040, SNELL S98 or RS 98.
The HS Training Program provides athletes the opportunity to continue training or augment their HS training with our Saturday & Sunday or just Sunday only programs. Roughly half of an athlete’s time will be spent completing drill exercises while the other half will be formal gate training. Athletes are not required to join USSA or VARA but should join MRSC.
On Snow Training:
MRSC Club Membership: $100/family (before 09/30), $150 (after 09/30)
Ski Passes: Each athlete must purchase a Full Teen HS Racer Pass.
Equipment: Two pair of race skis (slalom and giant slalom), one pair of mountain skis, poles, slalom guards and a helmet with hard ears.
Critical Mass Requirement: MRG Race Program requires that the HS Training Program meet a “Critical Mass” criteria in order for the program to be offered. Athletes will be notified and refunds issued after December 1 if the criteria is not met.
