U16 Race Program

U16 Ski Racing Program is the natural progression for young ski racers who have completed U14. The U16 program maintains a strong focus on consolidating and refining technical and tactical skills both in and out of gates. At this stage of an athlete’s development, they further refine their abilities in preparation for the “train to race” and “race to win” phases. This includes incorporating decision training, enabling Athletes to make informed decisions and take ownership of their training and performance.

The U16 SOD program serves as a seamless transition from the U14 SOD Program or for athletes who previously competed at the U14 OCUP level and are seeking a program with less intensive on-snow requirements. Athletes in this program train and travel as a team, participating in individual races in Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom (SL) disciplines.

Athletes also have the option to enhance their chosen program by registering for additional Friday Training/Coaching Days throughout the winter. To promote further skills development and versatility, we also encourage U16 athletes to register for our Christmas and/or New Years Camps and/or compete in the exhilarating ski-cross (SX) discipline.

The U16 Ontario Cup (OCUP) program is a highly competitive and comprehensive program that demands a significant commitment to training and racing. A natural progression from the U14 OCUP program, this program is designed for athletes who have a deep passion for ski racing and desire to train, race, and compete throughout the entire winter season.

It is important to note that this program is not suitable for weekend-only racers, but rather for dedicated athletes who are eager to be on the hill every weekend from early December to late- March. Successful completion of U16 OCUP will include 50+ days on-snow for both training and race days.