XC Flow (5-7)

Winter Session, 11 Weeks starting in January
The Cross Country Ski Flow program is often a child’s first experience on skis. The XC Flow program is designed to promote a positive experience in the outdoors.
Edades: 5-6
* Niños de 7 años con permiso del entrenador
La proporción máxima de participantes por entrenador es de 7:1
Desarrollo de habilidades y enfoque
Athletes will focus on having fun on the snow. Skiers will learn cross country ski skills through ski play and will gain an understanding of teamwork and fair play. Skiers will learn the basics of classic skiing technique and fitness training, as well as a general appreciation of and respect for cross country ski equipment.
Equipamiento
- Botas: Botas de esquí clásicas.
- Esquís: Utiliza esquís clásicos. El ajuste es esencial y debe seleccionarse en función del peso y la altura del esquiador. El deportista debe encerar y mantener los esquís correctamente en todo momento.
- Postes: Un par de bastones clásicos.
- Equipos auxiliares: Ropa adecuada para el tiempo para todas las prácticas.
- Alquileres GTSSF: Disponemos de una amplia gama de botas, esquís y bastones que se adaptan a la mayoría de los deportistas por un precio de alquiler simbólico.
Session Details
ALPINE WINTER SESSION
| ALPINE FLOW (u6 & u8) | 14 Weeks | December – March | 9:00am-12:30pm | Sunday* |
| ALPINE FLOW | 16 Weeks | December – March | 8:30am-2:00pm | Sunday* |
| CARRERA ALPINA | 20 Weeks | November – March | 8:30am – 12:30pm | Fri-Sun |
FREERIDE WINTER SESSION
| FREERIDE FLOW | Same as Alpine Flow | |||
| FREERIDE TEAM | 16 Weeks | December – March | 8:30am-2:00pm | Fri – Sun |
SNOWBOARD WINTER SESSION
| SNOWBOARD FLOW (u12) | 16 Weeks | December – March | 9:00am-12:30pm | Sunday* |
| SNOWBOARD TEAM | 16 Weeks | December – March | 8:30am-2:00pm | Fri – Sun |
CROSS COUNTRY WINTER SESSION – Register now with a full refund until the second week of programming.
| XC Flow (u6 & u8) | 11 Weeks | January – March | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Saturday |
| XC Flow (u8 & u12) | 14 Week | December – March | Afternoons* | Thursday / Saturday |
| XC Flow (u14 & u18) | 14 Week | December – March | Afternoons* | Tues / Wed / Thurs |
| XC Prep | 16 Weeks | December – March | Afternoons* | Tues / Wed / Thurs |
| XC Comp | 16 Weeks | November – March | Afternoons* | Monday / Friday |
**The program has times adjusted for daylight, and the full schedule is available online, below.
If groomed track is not available on the first day of practice due to snow conditions, practices will be varied until groomed track/on-snow activities are available.
Ages for Alpine & XC Teams
Edades: You are under the listed age number as of Jan 1. A U8 athlete would need to be 7 by January 1.
Ages for Freeride & Snowboard Teams
Edades: You are under the listed age number as of Dec 31. A U8 athlete would need to be 7 by December 31.
Volunteer Work Deposit
Each family is required to make one refundable work deposit each season.
Purchase your Volunteer Work Deposit before you complete your athlete registration. Positive parental support is core to our program. Families are encouraged to get involved with activities and volunteer. The deposit is credited at the end of the year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.
Volunteer Opportunities Include any of our events. Events, including: Golf Tournament, Movie Night, Ski Swap, Donor Functions & Events, Races, Competitions, Fun Events such as Surf Classic. You may not be able to find an event correlated with your athlete’s current program, that is ok.
Program Coach to Athlete Goals
Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation follows the recommended PSIA, US Ski & Snowboard, and USSA guidelines. Our goal is to have an athlete to coach ratio that does not exceed 7 athletes per coach.
Forfaits de esquí
Los precios de los pases no están incluidos en las tarifas del programa GTSSF. Los pases de Grand Targhee Resort deben adquirirse directamente a través de Grand Targhee Resort. Los atletas que participan en Nordic están obligados a tener un Teton Valley Trails & Pathways Pegatina nórdica. A Grand Targhee Resort, Nórdico se anima a pasar.
GTSSF will not be hosting programs on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day, so our coaches and families can enjoy that time with their family and friends. We do intend to provide make-up days for all participants for those three days based on coaches’ and athletes’ schedules. Look for an email from our coordinator with opportunities for make-up sessions.
Transporte
Shuttles or other rides will be coordinated by coaches and race parents based on where athletes attend school and the needs of other teams. Transportation is never 100% guaranteed. Travel expenses are not included in program fees. Please review the Grand Targhee Shuttle page for travel options.
Depósitos para eventos
Se requiere un depósito por cada atleta que participe en la competición. Los depósitos para eventos deben abonarse el jueves anterior a cada competición por equipos. Si no realizas el depósito antes de un evento a través de Ski Club Pro, es posible que se te pida que lo hagas en el evento. Si no realizas el depósito para un evento, no se te permitirá participar en los próximos eventos hasta que el depósito para el evento anterior y el depósito para el próximo evento se realicen en línea.
Los depósitos del evento se aplican a todas las tasas de competición, incluyendo pero no limitándose a la inscripción, billetes de remonte, tiempo adicional de entrenamiento, kilometraje, dietas y alojamiento. El saldo de estas tasas pagadas por adelantado por la GTSSF para los atletas participantes se debe abonar en la factura. Si no se recibe el pago de las cuotas y otros gastos de un participante dentro de los plazos de pago, se le podrán revocar los privilegios del programa y/o de la competición hasta que se ponga al día en su cuenta.
Planes de pago
Si un atleta prevé participar en varias competiciones a lo largo de una misma temporada, esa familia puede preferir establecer un plan de pago mensual o quincenal para cubrir los costes estimados. Se enviará una factura adicional después de cada evento por cualquier saldo adeudado para tener en cuenta la diferencia entre el depósito y el coste real. El GTSSF no incrementa los costes de ningún evento.
Políticas de pago
Las políticas de pago de GTSSF se pueden encontrar en nuestro Manual de Padres, disponible en en línea aquí.
Política de reembolso
GTSSF refund policies are also available and can be found in our Parent Handbook, available en línea aquí.