Develop your mind. Challenge your body. RIDE THE EDGE of your skis and slice perfectly carved turns! Challenge your body to learn the thrill of speed and ultimate control from our experienced coaches.
| Grades: | Junior Race Team - 5-8 grade (must be in Red or above) |
 | Senior Race Team - 9-12 grade (must be in White or above) |
Ratio:
Ability:
Sport: | 1 coach, about 10 kids
Intermediate to advanced
Skiers only |
| Dates: | 12 weeks - Nov 26; Dec 3, 10, 17; Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 [2011-12 Season] |
| Bonus Trips: | Teen Night (December 17)
MLK Day
Spirit Mountain (March 3) |
| Cost: | $399 + weekly trip fees |
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Description:
In Team Blizzard, our race program for 5th-12th graders, members stir up some friendly competition and learn strategies and tactics for racing. Whether you want to learn new skills or move up the ranks of the Minnesota State High School League, our outstanding coaches can help you achieve your goals. Train from 10a - 2p to learn the fundamentals of ski racing. We use the latest techniques and equipment to provide a safe, fun way to learn the basics -- or shave seconds off your high school races. Racers experience a variety of courses including Slalom, GS and Downhill. Helmet and goggles are mandatory.
At 2:00p, racers are encouraged to take a color level lesson in the Classic program to continue to build their skiing skills, or they are welcome to free ski with friends. Members are responsible for their independence and time management. Getting to the lesson cones on time is very easy: We have announcements, staff support and lots of kids on the move! During color-level lessons, kids always receive instruction at their ability level and progress at their own pace. When they master the skills, they move up to the next color level. Building a solid foundation of technical skills is the path to the ultimate snowsports experience on the slopes, trails and terrain parks, and Blizzard can take you there!
Competition
Team Blizzard races twice (weather permitting) in
The Ski Challenge. (See
calendar for dates.) You must provide your own transportation to Buck Hill on these days. Racers receive a bib and are timed. There is no additional cost for these races. It's all included in Team Blizzard!
How Does It Work?
Each week you are contacted via email (evite) or phone, whichever you prefer, to make a reservation for the upcoming trip. We'll tell you the trip date, destination, bus times and any special events for the day. You must RSVP by the reservation deadline (typically Thursday at 8pm) if your child wishes to attend. If you attend, you pay the weekly trip fee which covers the lift ticket and round trip transportation. If your child doesn't attend for any reason (sick, birthday party, family conflict) and you cancel by the reservation deadline, there is no charge. If you make a reservation, do not cancel, and do not attend, you will be charged a nominal No-Show Fee. (See
pricing for details.) We always process charges
after the trip so we only charge those who actually attend.
If you want to drive instead of riding the bus, respond accordingly on your evite or contact the office by the reservation deadline. We will have a discounted lift ticket (rates vary by area) waiting for you at the Blizzard Table inside the chalet. We can charge this to your credit card on file, or you can pay by cash/check at the Blizzard Table.
Expert Instruction By Adult Staff
All Blizzard lessons are taught by adults at least 18 years old and out of high school. New instructors attend professional development clinics and team teach for at least a season before teaching their own group. Many instructors have been with Blizzard for five, ten and even twenty years. Put your mind at ease knowing that Blizzard instructors are trained by PSIA/AASI certified clinicians and go through background checks before hitting the slopes with your children.
Gear & Equipment (
more info)
BLIZZARD MEMBERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN SKI/SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT.
Weekly rentals at local snowsports areas are NOT available. Why?
Lines can be long and significantly impact our quality lesson time
Changing your gear all the time makes it hard to learn
We do not have staff available to assist members in the rental lines
Our staff is not legally able to sign the waiver required for minors to rent gear
Here are four ways to get great gear at great prices:
Purchase a season long rental from Hoigaard's. You'll receive the expert knowledge you expect, a perfect equipment fit for your child and quality equipment you can trust. All for the same price as renting about four times.
Check out a local gear swap, typically held in the fall for discounted, used equipment.
Check out Blizzard's online gear swap for used equipment exclusively from Blizzard members.
Purchase new equipment from Hoigaard's using your Blizzard Member discount.