2021 Seven Oaks Youth Ski Development and Race Team Registration

1086 222nd Drive,Boone IA 50036

09 January, 2021

Description

2021 Seven Oaks Youth Ski Development and Race Team Registration The Seven Oaks Youth Ski Development & Race Team is for skiers ages 7 to 17 who are passionate about becoming better skiers. This ski development program takes place in a ski racing venue to provide a way to showcase skills and learn new abilities. Take note that the word ski comes before racing. Therefore, our race development program emphasizes building life-long skiing skills before racing skills. Our goal is to provide a high-quality and enjoyable program for athletes and their families that puts emphasis on skill development. The program will also stress safety, enjoyment, and learning at all times. Our coaches’ main goal is to focus on helping all participants achieve their goals and attain a higher level of skiing ability. Due to COVID-19. the format for the 2021 season will allow for targeted practice times based on skill level. Please read the session descriptions below and register each skier for the session(s) that most fit his/her ability level prior to the start of the 2021 season. Each participant will need to submit a separate registration. Session Times and Descriptions - Registration for each session will be $50/skier (note that the "ticket" purchase will show only the first scheduled date of each session - your registration covers all dates listed in the session description) In order to support social distancing requirements, there will not be a pre-season kick-off meeting this year; information and updates will be shared via email. Groups will meet at the bottom of the ski hill to start each session, and skiers will remain outdoors at all times other than to use the restroom. Given the uncertainty around the duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, no formal races are planned for the 2021 season. We look forward to bringing the Big Oak Classic back in 2022! Saturdays - January 9th, January 16th, February 20th from 10 AM to Noon: The Saturday morning session will be catered toward advanced beginner skiers. Participants must be able to turn, stop, safely ride the chairlift, and independently ski down a green run (Abby's Alley). Gates will not be used for this session. We will focus on ski development utilizing a progression of fun drills and challenges, with a goal of building skiers skills and confidence so they are ready to start skiing in gates for the 2022 ski season. This session will be limited to 8 participants. Sundays - January 10th, January 17th, January 24th, January 31st, February 7th, February 21st, February 28th from 5:30-7:30 PM: The Sunday evening session will be offered for intermediate and advanced skiers wanting to log time running gates and improving skills through a variety of drills. Participants must be comfortable skiing in gates, and will be expected to assist in setting up and taking down the course, course maintenance, and timing. Sunday evenings will run on a loose format where skiers alternate between runs through the course and guided free runs aimed at honing in on specific skills. This session will be limited to 15 participants. Wednesdays - January 20th, January 27th, February 3rd, February 10th, February 17th, February 24th from 6-7:30 PM: Wednesday evening sessions will be reserved for advanced skiers, familiar with skiing safely in gates, who want to improve their racing ability and course time. Participants will have the opportunity to practice alongside the Iowa State Ski Team in the course they set each week. In the event the Iowa State Ski Team is not practicing, free ski drills supplied by the coaches will be the focus. This session will be limited to 10 participants.