Our U16 Ability Program is designed for the 14 and 15 year old racer who is committed to a high level of excellence within a structured USSA program. 

On-snow training is available 6 days per week, Tuesday thru Sunday with multiple venue options.  The team races locally within the PNSA with 55% or more of the time spent in gate training coupled with all-mountain free-skiing and drills and speed training.  First year U16s will be eligible for Evergreen Cup, Northwest Cup and J3 Junior Olympic Qualifiers. 

 

Second year athletes can participate in Evergreen Cup, Northwest Cup and Junior Olympic Qualifiers.
 

Older athletes will have race schedules designed in accordance with point profiles and race goals.  All athletes will have a structured physical conditioning program to maximize athletic potential.  This program is available year round for U16 Team members. 

 

Goal setting will be done with each athlete and will be reviewed four times per year.  Sports psychology and nutritional seminars will be presented on a frequent basis.  Our U16 Team athletes are expected to uphold the intrinsic values of the Cascade Winter Sports Club which are; good sportsmanship, responsibility, commitment, organization, tenacity, honesty and integrity.  

 

Mt. Hood's only program providing:
7-day a week on-snow summer training!
managed year round dryland program
6-day a week winter training