Race Team

Pass Requirements	All Participants must purchase an Ikon Pass or Full Solitude Season Pass.
Age Requirements	For U10 to U14 athletes Must be 8-13 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Skill Prerequisite	Able to ski groomed blues parallel. Must be starting to carve. Must be using a pole plant.
Equipment Requirements	Slalom & GS Skis OR one pair of multi-discipline race skis, regularly tuned. Properly fitted boots with appropriate flex and in excellent working order. Hard-eared race helmet (slalom helmet may be recommended for 9-year-olds). Speed suit. Back Protectors are strongly recommended for all athletes.
Schedule	Regular season training begins November 27, 2026 and runs through April 11, 2027. Practices are held regardless of weather, road conditions, holidays, or business levels.
Training Participation & Competitions	Recommended 1-2 days per week commitment, plus two mid-week evening UOP training. Make up days are not offered for any missed training. Athletes are expected to participate in 1-3 local events during the season. Athletes are required to provide their own travel to competitions. On competition days, Solitude coaches will meet athletes and parents at the race venue. Some competitions will require additional fees, which will be billed separately. Competition info can be found here. Fall Dryland Training is included for Development Program athletes.
Training Plan	70-75% coached/directed freeskiing. 10-20% coached drills. 10-20% gate training.
License Requirements	Must have current competitors membership to the Intermountain Division of US Ski & Snowboard. Apply here.
Pick up/Drop Off	Drop off and pick up on snow in front of Moonbeam Lodge. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to program start time.
Preparedness	Dress athletes warmer than you would. Keep small, healthy snacks in pocket. Arrive properly fueled and hydrated. Arrive with a positive attitude and ready to ski in all weather conditions.
Lunch	Lunches are included in Team Solitude tuition. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. We may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Parents are encouraged to pack a lunch for children with severe allergies or dietary restrictions. Parents are advised to pack extra snacks to keep athletes energized throughout the day. Please contact us if you have specific questions or concerns.
Parent Requirements	Attend parent orientation. Remain on-site during practices and available by phone. Dress athletes appropriately. Complete team agreement (code of conduct). Remain actively engaged with the team communication platform and check schedules and updates frequently. Actively communicate the needs of athletes, including planned absences, illness, and injuries.
Travel	Some travel may be required. Travel expenses for coaches will be billed out to participants of events that require travel.
Communication	Parents are required to maintain an active account with our chosen communication platform, Team Snap. Instructions and invites will be sent to parent(s) after registration and tuition payment.

Pass Requirements	All Participants must purchase an Ikon Pass or Full Solitude Season Pass.
Age Requirements	For U14 to U18 athletes. Must be 12-17 years old as of December 31, 2026. If your child is 12 or 13 and has never competed before, we recommend placing them in the Development program.
Skill Prerequisite	Able to ski groomed blacks dynamically. Must be proficient at carving. Must be using a pole plant.
Equipment Requirements	Slalom & GS Skis OR one pair of multi-discipline race skis, regularly tuned. Properly fitted boots with appropriate flex and in excellent working order. Hard-eared race helmet. Back protector recommended for speed events/ training. Tuning bench, vices, iron, guides, brushes, files, stone and waxes. Speed suit. Back Protectors are strongly recommended for all athletes.
Schedule	Regular season training begins November 27, 2026 and runs through April 11, 2027. Practices are held regardless of weather, road conditions, holidays, or business levels.
Training Participation & Competitions	1.5 day/week minimum. UOP add-on is strongly recommended. Recommended 2-3 days per week, plus two mid-week evening UOP training nights. When purchasing, selecting the Full Program option includes all training opportunities during the winter season at Solitude. Make up days are not offered for any missed training. Athletes are expected to participate in 2-3 divisional events and at least 1 regional event. Fall Dryland Training is included for Performance Program athletes. Athletes are required to provide their own travel to competitions. On competition days, Solitude coaches will meet athletes and parents at the race venue. Some competitions will require additional fees, which will be billed separately. Competition info can be found here.
Training Plan	45-60% coached/directed freeskiing. 20% coached drills. 15-30% gate training.
License Requirements	Must have current competitors membership to the Intermountain Division of US Ski & Snowboard. Apply here.
Pick up/Drop Off	Drop off and pick up on snow in front of Moonbeam Lodge. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to program start time.
Preparedness	Dress athletes warmer than you would. Keep small, healthy snacks in pocket. Arrive properly fueled and hydrated. Arrive with a positive attitude and ready to ski in all weather conditions.
Lunch	Lunches are included in Team Solitude tuition. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. We may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Parents are encouraged to pack a lunch for children with severe allergies or dietary restrictions. Parents are advised to pack extra snacks to keep athletes energized throughout the day. Please contact us if you have specific questions or concerns.
Parent Requirements	Attend parent orientation. Remain on-site during practices and available by phone. Dress athletes appropriately. Complete team agreement (code of conduct). Remain actively engaged with the team communication platform and check schedules and updates frequently. Actively communicate the needs of athletes, including planned absences, illness, and injuries.
Travel	Some travel may be required. Travel expenses for coaches will be billed out to participants of events that require travel.
Communication	Parents are required to maintain an active account with our chosen communication platform, Team Snap. Instructions and invites will be sent to parent(s) after registration and tuition payment.

Training takes place at Solitude.

Day	*Training Dates	** Training Time
Saturday	November 28, 2026 through April 10, 2027	9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday	November 29, 2026 through April 11, 2027	9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday	November 27, 2026 through April 9, 2027	10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

No training will be held during Christmas weekend, December 24 - December 27, 2026.

* Specific program dates determined by conditions and winter season open and close dates. These will be communicated to participants prior to opening day.
** Specific times determined by conditions and lift operating hours. These will be communicated to participants as conditions allow.

UOP is a midweek evening training add-on. Training takes place at Utah Olympic Park (UOP). Athletes utilize private lane space to train for Slalom and Giant Slalom races. A UOP pass is required to participate. Solitude purchases these passes on behalf of the participants who register in the program.

Day	* Training Dates	** Training Time
Tuesday	January 5, 2027 through March 23, 2027	6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday	January 7, 2027 through March 25, 2027	6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

* Specific program dates determined by conditions and winter season open and close dates. These will be communicated to participants prior to opening day.
** Specific times determined by conditions and lift operating hours. These will be communicated to participants as conditions allow.

Holiday Skills Camps are included for all Race athletes. Camps are three days and take place on the following dates:
Session 1: Monday, December 21 - Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
Session 2: Monday, December 28 - Wednesday, December 30, 2026.

Dryland Training takes place in the fall pre-season and prepares athletes for winter competition. Dryland training is included for all Race participants. Training sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning Tuesday, September 1, and continuing through Thursday, November 19, 2026. Athletes develop strength, improve conditioning, cultivate mental health, and learn proper nutrition in a supportive environment.

Private race coaching is available upon request; please call for pricing and availability.