U8 Race Program

The U8 Ski Racing Program at Blue Mountain Resort aims to provide athletes with a strong foundation for their growth as skiers and ski racers. This is achieved by fostering a team environment led by enthusiastic and committed coaches, and by emphasizing individual skill development and consistent training in various environments. Our program uses drills, tactics (including terrain, turn shape, speed, and obstacle courses), and technical training all while maintaining a fun and athlete-focused atmosphere.

The U8 Race Program runs at Blue Mountain and requires no travel to other clubs. We do have an interclub race between Blue Mountain and Toronto Ski Club, which is called the Canning Cup.

Requirements: To participate in the program, individuals must be able to independently ride the chairlift and demonstrate controlled skiing on intermediate slopes (blue terrain) while utilizing poles and maintaining a parallel stance.

Participants have the flexibility to choose the Saturday or Sunday program, allowing them to learn in a team setting and make significant progress in just one day. The U8 racers will spend the majority of their time focusing on skill development through drills, games, and team activities. The remaining time is split between training courses, as well as races.

Fully optimize your weekends on the snow! The Two-Day Program runs on both Saturdays and Sundays and is focused on individual athlete skill development within a team format. There is a greater focus on developing balance over the edges and creating steering efforts with the lower body, as well as introducing the competitive and team aspects of the sport.