The U16 team is comprised of motivated athletes who compete in local and regional USSA events at a level appropriate to their desire and ability. 

The U16 program requires a commitment from the athletes and features a great deal of individual attention. The program represents a time that athletes may achieve major development through regular conditioning, on-snow training, technical discussion, and video analysis. 

Year-round participation in physical conditioning is expected for U16 athletes and the program conducts physical assessments 2-3 times annually. At the U16 level, the emphasis is on the technical and tactical aspects of all-mountain skiing and racing. 

Groups split their time between all-mountain skiing, technical drills, gate training, mental game skills, speed event skiing (Super-G, DH), and, as always, having fun! 

New participants to the club wishing to enter the Club at the U16 level must discuss and get approval from the Alpine Program Director, as significant skiing experience is expected for this group.

Age for 2025-26 Winter Season

Born 2010-2011

Skill Development Focus

• All-mountain skiing;
• Hill safety;
• Mastering balance, coordination, movement, and athletic stance on skis. Goal is that athletes can ski ALL terrains and ALL courses and ALL disciplines with adequate technique. Athletes should be mastering carving, usage of upper and lower body separation, usage of all four edges, cross blocking, maintain snow contact, and pole plant. They should be adequate with course inspection, line choices, etc. They should be getting better at weight transfer, maintain turn shape, gliding, aerodynamics, jumping and self-feedback, tip pressure at start of the turn and control pressure thru the whole turn.
• Increased focus on competition and racing, while continuing to develop a lifelong passion and mastery of the sport of skiing.

For more information on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Training System model, click here.

Training Schedule 

Strength & Conditioning

Year-round programming for the U16 team starts with strength and conditioning from June 1st - November 1st. Scheduled training times are:

• Weekdays 4:00-6:00pm during School.
• Weekdays 8:00-9:30am during summer vacation.
• Fitness testing days are tentatively June 1st, September 1st, and November 1st.

Spring/Summer/Fall Skiing

The U16 program offers spring/summer/fall training camps. 

• May: Snowbird, Utah SL & GS Fundamentals Camp
• July 13-July 23: Mt Hood GS & Slalom Camp
• October 4-14: Hintertux Austria GS & SL Camp
• November 8-17 : Winter Park, Co GS & SL Camp

On Snow

November 28, 2025 - April 8, 2026 (November training begins when Snow King opens)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 1:45pm-3:45pm @ Snow King
Friday 2:30pm-4:30pm @ Snow King
Saturdays 8:45 am -12pm @ JHMR
Sundays 8:45 am- 12:00pm @ JHMR/SK

The program will also include extra training at Snow King and JHMR during the December holiday break from school.

Recommended Summer Skiing

2-5 weeks JHSC Summer Training Camp info

Competition & Events 

Races

U16 athletes will compete in 15-30 race days per winter. 
Within the Intermountain Division, the U16 group will compete in Division-wide races. JHSC will travel with U16 athletes to appropriate races, which includes a Regional Championship in March. The U16 race schedule can be tailored to fit individual athletes. U16 athletes are expected to travel to races as a team.

U16 Race Schedule 25-26:

Dec 20-23: IMD Sean Nurse SL & GS at Snow King

Jan 11-14: IMD U16 Qualifier 2SL & 2GS at Snowbird

Jan 23-26: IMD Wes Barron at JHMR (Girls First)

Feb 2-4: WR U16 Speed Project at Soldier Mtn

Feb 2-4: IMD U16 Speed Camp at Soldier Mtn 

Feb 6-8 : IMD U16 Qualifier SG at Bogus Basin

Feb 20-24: IMD U16 Qualifier 2SL & 2GS at Sun Valley

Mar 12-15: WR U16 Regionals SL, GS & SG at Alpine Meadows

Mar 20-23: Tri Divisional Champs SL,GS & SG at Snowbasin

April 4-7: Snow Cup 2SL & 2GS at Snowbird 

Fees & Obligations 

2025-2026 Program Fee

Through August 31	September 1 - October 31	After October 31
$8,775	$8,875	$8,975

Payment plan

An installment plan of equal payments from the date of registration through December is available when you register. 

Scholarships

Need-based scholarships available, learn more

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership

U16 Competitor Membership
IMD Membership

Travel Payment Plans

Fall Camp, 3 U16 Qualifiers, Sean Nurse race & Wes Barron Speed Series - Estimated total cost: $5,800
Summer training camps, champs events & spring travel are not included in the travel payment plan

If this first payment presents a financial burden for team registration, please contact info@jhskiclub.org

Ski Passes

Athletes need a Snow King Mountain & Jackson Hole Mountain Resort season pass. Pass prices are not included in program fees and must be purchased directly through Snow King and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Purchase early for best pricing. 

Work Deposit

There is a 24 point work deposit commitment with this program. What is work deposit? Learn about it here. 

Team Meeting

Oct TBA Tuesday 6:00pm in the Snow King Lodge Room

U16 Athletes will also have a one on one meeting with coaches to go over season goals and plan!

JHSC Policies

Parent/Athlete Handbook 

Equipment Recommendations 

Recommended 2-5 pairs of race skis (GS & SL, SG optional), SG ski must be 30m radius to meet the requirement, 1 pair of freeskis. Helmets are mandatory. Arm, hand, back, teeth (mouth guard) and shin protection recommended 

Local opportunities to purchase new & used gear:

• JHSC internal equipment exchange night (used gear) 
• Manufacturer’s Equipment Night (new gear) 
• JHSC Annual Ski & Gear Swap (new & used gear)
• Boot alignments and fitting Early October & Early November after school @ JHSC

Academic Support & Early Release Program

U16 athletes are enrolled in their school's early release program. 

Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club staff works closely with Jackson Hole High School, Jackson Hole Middle School, Jackson Hole Community School, Jackson Hole Classical Academy, and the Mountain Academy of Teton Science Schools to further develop the Early-Release Program for each academic year and summer programs. The Club and local schools are highly motivated to create educational program options for students that enable them to maintain a rigorous academic schedule while supporting athletic growth and development.  Learn more.