Ski Racing Lessons Barrie Ontario

Racing Programs

Snow Valley Ski Race Programs

Online Program Registration Available September 10th, 7:00 am

Learn more at our Registration Tips page.

Helmets are mandatory for all racers. Please see the AOA Equipment Guidelines here.

League Race Programs (U Programs) are recommended for skiers at Ability Level 5. 

Racing participants must be able to ride the lifts unassisted.

All program participants require a valid lift ticket or season pass.

All ages are of December 31st, 2024.

Race Training

Race Pod

Ages 4-5 | Ability Level 4+

This program focuses on developing free skiing technique, building confidence and skill at speed, and a love of the sport. This is a nurturing, non-competitive group program that will exposes these little racers to some gated environments and an opportunity to test out their newfound skills in a fun home race! Ski only.

Program Length 8 Weeks | 2 hours

Dates: Saturdays (starts January 4) or Sundays (starts January 5)

Times: 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Add Under 6 Season Pass: $99

Race Squad

Ages 6-14 | Ability Level 5+

This non-competitive program focuses on improving skiing skills and introducing racing skills and on-hill element training. Participants will test out their new skills in some fun inter-squad races! No race experience is necessary. Ski only.

Program Length 8 Weeks | 2 hours

Dates: Saturdays (starts January 4) or Sundays (starts January 5)

Times: 9:30 am to 11:30 am or 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Add Half Day Tickets: $314

Race Development Squad

Ages 6-13 | Ability Level 5+

This program is for racers who are considering the league program and want to spend more time on snow in a training environment. Racers will be with the same coaches both morning and afternoon and must be picked up by parents for lunch hour (between 11:30-12:30). Two in-house races will provide competitive opportunities. Ski only.

Program Length 8 Weeks | 4 hours

Dates: Saturdays (starts January 4) or Sundays (starts January 5)

Times: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Add All Day Lift Tickets (9:00 am – 3:00 pm): $549

Impulse Training

Ages U8-U10 Athletes | Ability Level 4+

Participants will enjoy Impulse training on varied terrain. This training will not be in set environments, the focus is free skiing skill development. Athletes must be comfortable on Blue terrain.

Dates: Wednesdays Starting January 8th

Times: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

$59 per session

Poduim Training

Ages U12-U19 Athletes | Ability Level 4+

Participants will train in set environments on varied terrain. Must be able to ride lift themselves. Athletes must be comfortable on Black terrain. 

Dates: Wednesdays Starting January 8th

Times: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

$59 per session

Thursday Night Intro to Adult Racing

Ages 18+ | Ability Level 5+

Get outside and enjoy winter with other adults – escape from the everyday! This 6-week lesson program is focused on fun racing! GS, SL and dual SL training with our awesome coaches. Enjoy good exercise and après ski socials each week. No race experience is necessary!

Program Length 8 Weeks | 1.5 hours

Dates: Thursdays (starting January 9)

Lesson Times: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Add Night Tickets: $259

League Ski Racing Teams

Racing starts Saturday, January 4th & Sunday, January 5th. League programs runs from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.

All league racers (U Programs) must visit the Alpine Ontario website to register and pay the required Alpine Ontario fees.

Athletes are required to sign a Code of Conduct at the start of the season.

Teams race at Snow Valley and other clubs. Training is on all non-race days at Snow Valley. Race season begins the weekend of January 4th and continues for nine weeks on Saturdays and Sundays. All ages as of December 31st, 2024.

U8

U8 - Race League

Ages 6-7 | Ability Level 5+

This team is House League racing – focusing on free ski skills, drills on varied terrain and an introduction to a race environment. Skiers must be confident on all terrain. Teams train and race primarily at Snow Valley.

Program Length 9 Weeks x 2 Days | 4.5 hours

$1999

U10

U10 - Race League

Ages 8-9 | Ability Level 5+

An introduction to the inter-club race environment at local hills. Focusing on developing balance and terrain adaptations through fun and challenging free ski drills. Training environments will be set up to simulate race training.

Program Length 9 Weeks x 2 Days | 4.5 hours

$1999

U12

U12 - Race League

Ages 10-11 | Ability Level 5+

This team will introduce athletes to inter-club competitions and invitational races. Skill development will continue through technical free skiing and gate training.

Program Length 9 Weeks x 2 Days | 4.5 hours

$1999

U14

U14 - Race League

Ages 12-13 | Ability Level 5+

This team will experience inter-club competition and invitational races throughout the season. Athletes will develop technical free skiing and skill refinements. Gate training is specific to the Slalom and Giant Slalom disciplines.

Program Length 9 Weeks x 2 Days | 4.5 hours

$1999

U16

U16 - Race League

Ages 14-15 | Ability Level 5+

This program will emphasize “train to train.” Improved skill refinement will be achieved through technical free ski drills and gate training. Video analysis will assist athletes in self-analysis. The competition will be in an inter-club format.

Program Length 9 Weeks x 2 Days | 4.5 hours

$1999

U19

U19 - Race League

Ages 16-18 | Ability Level 5+

This program will emphasize “train to race.” Continue to develop skill refinement through enhanced gate training and video analysis. The competition is inter-club format.

Program Length 9 Weeks x 2 Days | 4.5 hours

$1999