Swiss Valley’s JDT – Junior Development (Race) Team
is a ski racing team composed of kids, ages 5-14, of all skiing ability levels. The JDT program’s primary goal is to give these kids a chance to learn the art of ski racing and improve their overall skiing skills. Any child who is interested is welcome and encouraged to join the team.
What is JDT 2009-2010 (Updated – 12/09/09)
Results 2010
Mt Brighton Invitational 1-23-2010 (ALL RESULTS)
Timber Ridge Invitational Boys 01-3-10
Timber Ridge Invitational Girls 01-3-10
Bittersweet Invitational Results(Coming Soon)
Team Participation includes a 4 day Winter Race Camp during the holiday break along with weekly practices. Also available and encouraged are races and scheduled events which include races held at Swiss Valley and other local ski areas. Our coaches, who lead the team during practices & events, are former racers, professional ski instructors, and now USSA Ski Coaches.
1. This program is extremely affordable with each team member enjoying up to 45 hours of instruction
2. A fun source of wintertime activity for parents and kids alike.
3. Everyone participates, no one sits on the bench.
4. 4 days of Winter Race Camp included in registration fee.
5. Four great coaches, and we mean GREAT!
6. Parents can be actively involved and not be just a “taxi”
with free parent clinics offered during weekly practices.
7. Kids can start skiing at a very early age & learn a skill they will enjoy throughout their entire lifetime.
8. Ski Care Clinics – We teach you how to treat your equipment with the care & respect your investment deserves.
9. Each individual has the opportunity for skill advancement with the benefits of team membership.
10. Enjoy a fun finale to the season with the Parents vs. JDT Kids Challenge and Team Party.
Open to all children ages 5 to 14, from beginner to more advanced! Staffed by a team of “Professional Ski Instructors,”
under the direction of Mark Wright, the coaching team is focused on developing and sharpening ski and race skills through a series of fun activities and events.
Parents are encouraged to participate and attend parent oriented race clinics which will focus on race basics and how to help your child compete. Parents will be asked to volunteer throughout the season and during the Swiss Valley Invitational.
A great program for children ages 5 to 14. Racing helps improve regular skiing skills along with building confidence, self-esteem, and strength in a fun, comfortable way. A wonderful program to help keep your child active during the winter season. We have sent 4 of our own junior racers to the Junior Olympics since starting this program.
Due to race course restrictions, JDT is not currently available for snowboarders, however, several options for freestyle training are available through the SnowSports Learning Center. For more information please call Swiss Valley at 269-244-5635
