seasonal programs

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McCall Winter Sports Club's programming is designed to develop the "whole skier." Athletes will learn all-mountain fundamentals including stance, balance, positioning and edge pressure. These are transitional skills that apply to any track the athlete chooses to pursue.

The basis of our unified programming is progression of the fundamentals for all types of terrain. Skiers have the option of adding a concentrate(or specific track) - Alpine Race Program or Big Mountain Program. Skiers are grouped within those concentrates based on age and/or ability, so that progression is paced per individual needs & motivations.

Alpine Race Program provides a range of instruction and skill-building for skiers ages 6-14 starting with the development of fundamentals and building to cover all aspects of ski racing; including mental preparation, physical training, and on-snow technique and tactics. Our goal is to facilitate growth, education and maturity in a fun, team-based atmosphere. Racers compete in the Intermountain Division of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association. The 2019/2020 IMD Race Schedule will eventually be posted here.

Race training takes place at Brundage Mountain on the weekends and Little Ski Hill during the week.

Alpine programs by age:

U8 (Birth Year 2012 & 2013)
U10 (Birth Year 2010 & 2011)
U12 (Birth Year 2008 & 2009)
U14 (Birth Year 2006 & 2007)

Although MWSC does not have a U16 or older alpine race program at this time, there is an opportunity for racers to train on our lane space and with our coaches and younger athletes. Give a call at 208-918-0234 to discuss options.

Big Mountain Program prepares skiers for winter elements in the backcountry, tours some pretty cool terrain and enables big mountain competition for those who desire. There are a few components to the program; including snow safety, outdoor leadership, route-finding, and big mountain technique and style.

Big Mountain programs by age:

U14 (Birth Year 2006 & 2007)
U18 (Birth Year 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005)

Big Mountain Competition Concentrate emphasizes big mountain freeskiing technique and style with an introduction to snow safety, outdoor leadership and route-finding.

The program kicks off with the Backcountry Boot Camp over the Christmas holiday at Brundage. Athletes ski Brundage Mountain and Sargents early season. The second half of the season, U18 athletes will tour other ski areas in and out of bounds (U14 athletes may be invited for ski-along days in the backcountry based on coaches recommendation).

Pro Track Concentrate introduces a few professional avenues of the ski industry. This concentrate is for those who have completed two years of the Big Mountain with Backcountry Concentrate. Participants spend time with a variety of industry professionals; including avalanche forecasters, backcountry ski guides, ski photographers/videographers, and outdoor leadership professionals.

When Registering....

There are a few things to keep in mind!

Each family will be charged a $100 membership fee upon signing up for any of our programs. One membership per family(not athlete) is required. Member benefits include complimentary lift tickets for Brundage Mountain and Little Ski Hill, discounts at local businesses and a MWSC-logo beanie hat for each athlete. A full list of member benefits and ID cards will be published in the Fall.

We understand that life can change between now and next winter season. Still, we encourage early commitment to help with planning. Early bird rates are extended through May 15th. Thereafter rates will increase. To secure early bird rates, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required. Cancellations may be made for any reason through July 31st are fully refundable, less the $100 deposit. Cancellations due to injury or illness and made between August 1st and October 31st are refundable less the $100 and 50% of the program fee. Cancellations made November 1st and later are non-refundable.

Payment Plan is an option! $100 deposit is required at time of purchase per athlete registered. Then 50% of the remaining balance is due August 1st and the final payment due October 1st.

Each family is asked to commit to 20 hours of volunteer work. This is a per-family commitment (not per-athlete). Volunteers are needed at our fundraising events (ie: Memorial Weekend Gear Swap, Ski Bum Scramble, Christmas Tree Lot, 4x4 Brew Pairing Dinner), home races & comps (ie: Hometown Races, 4-Way Races and Hidden Valley Hoedown), and weekly maintenance and clean-up at our Alpine Racing Center(ARC).

Each family is also asked to recruit a donated item or service valued at $250 or more for our online auction in March.

No doubt, joining the MWSC team is a commitment. But it is worth it. Skiing is a life-long sport. The friendships made and character developed during this team will last forever.