Alpine Programs

AVSC offers a broad range of Alpine Programs from learn-to-race to highly-competitive programs. Regardless of commitment level, we engage and challenge our athletes. Our goals are to push technical and tactical abilities and to teach the values of a team while providing an enjoyable experience.

Athletes must be able to ride lifts alone and be responsible for meeting coaches independently at designated time.

Program fees do not include season passes, competition travel costs, or cost for USSA and FIS registration.

For more information, contact Jeff Lackie, Alpine Program Director at 970-205-5160 or jlackie@teamavsc.org

HOW TO REGISTER

Registration for 2026-2026 Winter Programs opens July 1!

For additional information on registration, dates and deadlines, forms and more click here. Once you've selected a program, click here to enter our Campminder system and register. If you have used Campminder before with us, please use the same login and do not create a duplicate! 

Scholarships are available for all team programs based on need. Click here to access the scholarship form. Athletes applying for a scholarship must submit their registration and scholarship application by the early registration deadline (August 1st, 2025). A $100 - $600 deposit (dependent on program) is required to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are only available to residents of the Roaring Fork Valley or Western Garfield County. Post-graduate athletes are not eligible for scholarships. 

ALPINE RACE PROGRAMS

Our Race Programs are designed for competitive athletes. Ski racing is their passion. They want the highest level of opportunity – working with the most experienced coaches, having the most hands-on equipment recommendations, travelling to the highest level of competition for their age group. They want to give skiing their all; they are fully committed and excited to invest a significant amount of time and energy year-round in the pursuit to becoming the very best Alpine skier that they can be! Looking for a lower level of commitment? Check out our Development Programs below!

U8 RACE *NEW PROGRAM*

  • Overview: Research shows that early, diverse exposure to movement and environments—not early specialization—is key to long-term athletic success. The U8 Race program at AVSC is built on this principle, offering U8 athletes the opportunity to log significant time on snow while creating dedicated times to experience other teams and disciplines. AVSC strongly encourages the U8 Race Team to also register for Bill Koch Nordic one afternoon a week (Tuesdays or Wednesdays in Asen, Tuesdays or Thursdays at Spring Gulch or Wednesdays in Basalt) to emphasizes exploration during key developmental years, helping young skiers build adaptability, creativity, and a lasting love for sport. 
  • Athletes will train from December 13th through April 12.
  • This group will ski for 36 Days.
  • To read more about this program offering, and review equipment needs, click here.
  • Program Fee: $3,575 on or before Aug 1. $4,260 after Aug 1. Additional Parent Work Deposit $510

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

U10 RACE TEAM (AGE 7-9; BIRTH YEAR 2015-2017)

  • Athletes will train from November 22 – April 12 starting with some dryland but primarily focused on on-snow training.
  • This group will ski for 66 days, meeting on Wednesday afternoons and weekends. Holiday + Spring Break Camp included.
  • Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in travel competitions (families coordinate transportation and housing). 
  • To read more about this program offering, and review equipment needs, click here.
  • Program Fee: $4,800. Additional Parent Work Deposit $450

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

U10 RACE PLUS (AGE 7-9; BIRTH YEAR 2015-2017)

  • "Add-on" program for U10 Race Team athletes features 16 additional training sessions on Friday afternoons totaling 97 days on snow. 
    • Details: Friday afternoons starting November 21 through May 17  (excluding holidays).
  • Athletes must be enrolled in Alpine U10 Race Team. Race athletes only (no Devo athletes, sorry!)
  • To read more about this program offering, and review equipment needs, click here.
  • Program Fee:  $820.

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

U12 RACE TEAM (AGE 10-11; BIRTH YEAR 2013-2014)

  • Athletes will train most of the year, starting August 1st with dryland 2x/week in the summer.
  • This group will ski for 90+ days, training Wednesday and Friday afternoons and weekends. Holiday, Spring Break, and Buttermilk Glacier Camps included.
  • Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in travel competitions (families coordinate transportation and housing). 
  • Program Fee: $5,995. Additional Parent Work Deposit $450

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

U12 RACE PLUS (AGE 10-11; BIRTH YEAR 2013-2014)

  • New "Add-on" program for U12 Race Team athletes features 16 additional training sessions on Tuesday afternoons totaling 117 days on snow. 
    • Details: Tuesday afternoons starting November 21 through May 17  (excluding holidays).
  • Athletes must be enrolled in Alpine U12 Race Team. Race athletes only (no Devo athletes, sorry!)
  • To read more about this program offering, and review equipment needs, click here.
  • Program Fee:  $820.

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

U14 RACE TEAM (AGE 12-13; BIRTH YEAR 2011-2012)

  • Athletes will participate in year-round training 4x/week starting August 1st including dryland 3x/week leading up to on-snow training.
  • This group will train Wednesday and Friday afternoons and weekends for 100+ days. Holiday, Spring Break, and Buttermilk Glacier Camps included.
  • Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in travel competitions with team support (AVSC coordinates transportation and housing; athletes travel as a team at this age). 
  • To read more about this program and the equipment requirements, click here. 
  • Program Fee: $7,420. Additional Parent Work Deposit $600

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

U16 RACE TEAM (AGE 14-15; BIRTH YEAR 2009-2010)

  • Athletes will participate in year-round training 5x/week starting August 1st including dryland 5x/week in the offseason, and will be on snow whenever possible.
  • This group will ski Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings, and weekends totaling 100+ days.
  • Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in travel competitions with team support (AVSC coordinates transportation and housing; athletes travel as a team at this age). 
  • To read more about this program and the equipment requirements, click here. 
  • Program Fee: $8,740. Additional Parent Work Deposit $600

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

FIS RACE TEAM (AGE 16-18; BIRTH YEAR 2006-2008)

  • Athletes will participate in year-round training, starting August 1st including dryland 5x/week in the offseason, and will be on snow whenever possible.
  • This group will ski Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings, and weekends totaling 100+ days.
  • Athletes will participate in travel competitions with team support (AVSC coordinates transportation and housing; athletes travel as a team at this age). 
  • To read more about this program and review the equipment requirements, click here.
  • Program Fee: $10,650. Additional Parent Work Deposit $600

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

POST GRADUATE PROGRAM

This program is for athletes who have graduated from high school and are pursuing a spot on a Division 1 collegiate team or a national team. Athletes will primarily compete on the FIS/FISU and NorAm circuits. Please note that even if you are still working towards a high school diploma, if you train with the post-graduate athletes you will be considered part of this group. Reach out to Jeff Lackie (jlackie@teamavsc.org) for more information. For additional details and information on our PG program. click here.

ALPINE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Our Development Programs are designed for athletes who are focused on progressing in their sport, getting outside, and having fun. They are enthusiastic skiers who want to develop ski racing and all-mountain skills while enjoying the camaraderie of a team. While they’re passionate skiers, they want to enjoy summers and holiday breaks free of training (dryland, Holiday Camps are not included in program fees for Development Programs). While they may be interested in competing at a local level, they’re not looking to travel far afield or pursue high-level competition. Looking for a program with a higher level of commitment? Check out our Race Programs above. 

U10 DEVELOPMENT TEAM (AGE 7-9; BIRTH YEAR 2015-2017)

  • Athletes will ski for 34 days, meeting on weekends from December 13th – March 29th 
  • Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in local competitions.
  • To read more about this program offering, and review equipment requirements, click here.
  • Program Fee: $3,780. Additional Parent Work Deposit $330.

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

U12 DEVELOPMENT TEAM (AGE 10-11; BIRTH YEAR 2013-2014)

  • Athletes will ski for 34 days, meeting on weekends from December 13th – March 29th 
  • Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in local competitions. 
  • To read more about this program offering, and review equipment requirements, click here.
  • Program Fee: $4,280. Additional Parent Work Deposit $330

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

U14 DEVELOPMENT TEAM (AGE 12-13; BIRTH YEAR 2011-2012)

  • Athletes will ski for 34 days, meeting on weekends from December 13th – March 29th 
  • Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in local competitions. 
  • To read more about this program offering, and review equipment requirements, click here.
  • Program Fee: $4,280. Additional Parent Work Deposit $330

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1! 

TEAM Refund Policy: 100% Refunds are permitted before the program start date. Once the program start date has passed, refunds are only available for documented medical reasons that result in a season-ending injury. Refunds are determined by the following: Before January 1 - 50%; between January 1 and February 1 - 25%; after February 1 - No Refund. This season-ending injury refund assumes complete withdrawal from all AVSC programming, including Strength & Conditioning or athletic training services.   All refunds are subject to a $100 processing fee.