Junior Development Team (JDT):
Swiss Valley Racing for ages 5-14 years old
JDT is open to all skiers ages 5 to 14, of all ability levels.
JDT Racers are encouraged to attend scheduled events which include races held at Swiss Valley, Timber Ridge, Bittersweet, Cannonsburg, Mt. Brighton, Alpine Valley, and Caberfae Peaks. JDT Director, Jennifer Perry Ross, leads the coaching team made up of former racers and professional ski instructors. This program is extremely affordable with each team member enjoying up to 35 hours of instruction and coaching for only $150. Lift tickets & additional event fees not included, purchasing a Season Pass at Swiss Valley is almost always the most affordable option. (Each Racer must pay for $20 racing bib in addition to their race fee.)
Program Goals & Training
The JDT program’s primary goal is to give our team members a chance to learn the art of ski racing and improve their overall skiing skills while having fun. Team Participation includes a Holiday JDT Race Camp along with weekly practices scheduled for Tuesday nights and weekend mornings. (Please reserve Thursdays as a weekly make up in the event practice is not held on Tuesday.) Our season ends with an athlete family race on February 26, 2022.
Schedule
The full JDT schedule is also posted in our JDT Facebook. The schedule is subject to change all participants should join our JDT COMMUNICATION FACEBOOK GROUP: www.Facebook.com/groups/SwissValleyJDT/
A Virtual JDT Meet & Greet will take place on November 30th at 7:00pm. Please email Coach Jen at perry050@gmail.com for the Zoom Meeting invitation and link. Membership must be purchased by December 12, 2021, limited space available.
Join the Team!
Membership Deadline December 12th – REGISTER NOW!
Membership must be purchased by December 12, 2021, limited space available. Membership cost is $150.00 for the season. Register Now
Please email Coach Jen at perry050@gmail.com with a copy of your proof of purchase. This will initiate Racer/Coach communication and additional instructions for participation. If purchase is made before November 30th, please email Coach Jen promptly to receive the Meet & Greet Zoom Meeting Invitation/Link.
Questions
Please email Coach Jen with any questions regarding JDT and Membership perry050@gmail.com
And For Parents!
Parents are encouraged to participate in the complimentary Tuesday Night Parent Ski Clinics, held at the same time as JDT practice. Our Parent Instructor plans a fun lesson each week and also spends time discussing race basics for maximum parent involvement. No additional cost, just show up! Updates for the lessons will be posted on the JDT Facebook group page. Lesson content varies.
JDT REGISTRATION DEADLINE DEC 12, 2021
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE LEAGUE
Wednesday Night Racing will take place the first 6 Wednesdays of 2022. Join us for gate bashing fun for just $75 in advance for the whole season or $20/night if paid day of.
Swiss Valley provides an excellent opportunity for any advanced beginner through expert skier, of all ages – male or female, to hit the gates and have some fun! Mom, Dad, Teenager, Neighbor, Friends, Co-Workers are all invited to join our scheduled Wednesday night racing. On our race nights, two courses will be set by 6:00PM. Each racer is encouraged to make 4 runs with the best of two being used for the nightly awards.
Enjoy awards, food and drink specials in our Chalet or Fireside Picnic Area to celebrate your victory! Those under the age of 21 will celebrate Fireside after racing while those 21 & Up can tell gate bashing stories while enjoying food and drink specials in the Chalet! We encourage all to participate! Join us for this family friendly competition and night out at Swiss Valley!
RACE FORMAT
We will have two divisions, Adult/Challenge & Novice/Family:
- The Adult/Challenge Course will be for those expecting a more technically challenging race course and for those with racing experience.
- The Novice/Family Course will be set to encourage skill development and advance your skiing technique through the challenge of competition.
- Scoring will be points based and by division/class.
League SPONSORS FOR 2022… COMING SOON!
Pricing and Registration
6 Nights of Racing for only $75.00 if paid in advance for the whole season, or $20/night paid night of racing.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE LEAGUE
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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