CSRT Program Overview and Fees

Description of Programs and Fees

CSRT offers programs for ages 5 through 14 yrs with each program providing different levels of
commitment based on the athlete’s goals. CSRT programs are divided into age groups based on USSA age classification J3, J4, J5, & J6:

  • J3 age category is for 13-14 yrs
  • J4 category is made up of skiers 11-12 yrs of age
  • J5 category is for ages 9-10
  • J6 age class consists of skiers 8 yrs and younger

All program training takes place on Mt. Hood at Cooper Spur & Mt. Hood Meadows with spring and summer training at Timberline.


All program fees are due before the first day of training. If participating in dryland training, the fees are due before Oct. 1st. If starting on snow in December the fees are due December 1st.
No racer can be allowed to participate until fees are paid in full.

*CSRT offers a $50 sibling discount.  Sign one child in your family up for a CSRT program (excluding Cooper Camp) and receive a $50 discount on siblings. If you have a specific question about signing up multiple children for multiple programs, please email us.

COOPER CAMP: INTRODUCTION TO SKI RACING - AGES 6-14 yrs
All CSRT skiers are eligible to participate in Cooper Camp during the Christmas holiday ski week.  Cooper Camp will integrate basic skiing and racing fundamentals through fun drills and appropriate gate training for optimal skill acquisition.  Children that meet our basic requirements are eligible for this 5-day program. You can decide to continue afterwards, by upgrading to one of our Junior Development Teams.

Program Dates:
December 27-31
Program Fees:
$300 + 2.9% fee if paying via paypal;
Fees Include:
Supervised fundamental skill development training and free-skiing, to be completed with our annual Cooper Cup Giant Slalom Ski Race on the last day.
Requirements:
Ski gear, helmet, lift tickets to Cooper Spur. Skier must be able to ride chair lift and make turns on easy terrain (green runs) Skiers age 5 and under at coach’s discretion only- please inquire.
Location:
Cooper Spur, conditions permitting. Mt. Hood Meadows is our alternate site.

You can pay for this program online via Paypal. Please note that a 2.9% credit card processing fee will apply. Online transactions are secure and your personal information will not be shared with any 3rd party.

No sibling discounts apply to children participating in Cooper Camp only.

Purchase Cooper Camp Only for 1 or more children:

Junior Development Teams

Our JR Development teams are designed for children 6-12 yrs of age and offer three program options based on age, ability, and time commitment. Skier’s younger than 6 yrs may join the program with the approval of the coaching staff. Ages referenced are determined by racer’s age on Dec. 31, 2009. All training is dependent on snow and lift-operating conditions.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM - AGES 6-12yrs (J6-J4)
Our ‘Devo Team’ program is our entry level program for ages 6-12 (J6-J4) which starts with the Cooper Camp and skis every Saturday January through March.  This program is designed for the child who has already learned how to ski, but needs further instruction on the basic skills and techniques that will enable them to go anywhere on the mountain. Skier’s will build a base of solid skiing skills and basic fundamentals through directed free skiing, gate training, and friendly competition. Emphasis will be on improving free-skiing skills, basic race fundamentals, skiing etiquette and safety while having fun! These youngsters will participate in local Mt. Hood races if desired.
Program Dates:
December 27 (Cooper Camp) and every Saturday through the end of March
Program Fees:
$650 w/Cooper Camp + 2.9% fee if paying via paypal;
Fees Include:
Cooper Camp plus skiing each Saturday at Cooper Spur from 9am - 3pm. coaching & entries to Mt Hood Council races.
Requirements:
Ski gear*, racing helmet, lift tickets or season pass at Cooper Spur Ski Area.

You can pay for this program online via Paypal. Please note that a 2.9% credit card processing fee will apply. Online transactions are secure and your personal information will not be shared with any 3rd party.

Siblings receive a $50 discount. Sign one sibling up for this program at full price and receive a $50 discount on the next sibling.

Development Team Fees:
TRAINING TEAM – AGES 7-12 (J6-J4)
Our ‘Training Team’ requires more commitment and is designed for the J6-J4 athletes (7-12yrs) the training team skis on both Saturdays and Sundays starting in early December and going through March. Training team athletes will emphasize the development of basic skiing fundamentals through focused freeskiing and gate training, with an introduction to race tactics in GS & SL. The Training team will be able to race in all the local Mt. Hood races including the ‘Mt. Hood Mitey Mite Series Races’ as well as the 4-Way Championship Race, Meadows Challenge Race, and Mt. Bachelor May Day Race.
Program Dates:
December 5th through the end of March
Program Fees:
$800 + 2.9% fee if paying via paypal
Training Days:
Weekends: Saturdays at Cooper Spur & Sundays at Meadows 9-3pm
Fees Include:
Cooper Camp plus weekend training at Cooper Spur & Meadows, dryland training, XC Clinic, and coaching & entries for all Mt. Hood Council Races** Additional coaching and race entry fees for non Mt. Hood Council races are not provided.
Requirements:
Ski gear*, race helmet, season pass to Cooper Spur & Mt. Hood Meadows, USSA Youth Competitor License J5 and older recommended. Register online at www.ussa.org.

You can pay for this program online via Paypal. Please note that a 2.9% credit card processing fee will apply. Online transactions are secure and your personal information will not be shared with any 3rd party.

Siblings receive a $50 discount. Sign one sibling up for this program at full price and receive a $50 discount on the next sibling.

Development Team Fees
COMPETITION TEAM – AGES 8-12 (J6-J4)
The Competition Team is our highest level team in the Jr. Development program and is offered to skier’s age 8-12 yrs. We focus on improving technique in free-skiing and race training, race tactics and fundamental skiing skills in and out of the gates. The Competition team will have additional night training for the motivated racer and will prepare athletes for the competitive environment.
Program Dates:
December 5 through the end of March
Training Days:
Weekends 9-3pm and 1-2 training nights. Saturdays at Cooper Spur, Sundays & Wednesday nights at Mt. Hood Meadows, some Thursday or Friday nights will also be available depending on training & race schedule.  Night training will start in January and continue until early March. Early release training on Wednesdays will also be
available for J4’s only on the Comp Team.
Program Fees:
$950 + 2.9% fee if paying via paypal
Fees Include:
Dryland training, Cooper Camp, weekend & night training at Cooper Spur & Meadows, XC Clinic, and coaching & entry fees for all Mt. Hood Mitey Mite Council Races. Additional coaching and race entry fees for non Mt. Hood Council races (4- Way, Meadows Challenge, Buddy Werner Champs, Cherry Tree, and May Day).
Requirements:
Ski gear*, race helmet (including face, shin and pole guards for J4 racers), season passes for Cooper Spur and Mt. Hood Meadows, USSA Youth Competitor License, register online at www.ussa.org.

You can pay for this program online via Paypal. Please note that a 2.9% credit card processing fee will apply. Online transactions are secure and your personal information will not be shared with any 3rd party.

Siblings receive a $50 discount. Sign one sibling up for this program at full price and receive a $50 discount on the next sibling.

Competition Team Fees
*Summer training is recommended for all JR Development Competition Team athletes.

J3 TEAM
The J3 Team is for the motivated 13-14 year old athletes who will have the option to compete at a level appropriate to their desire and ability in local & regional USSA races. Besides racing, J3’s will continue to focus on all-mountain free-skiing, technical drills, gate training (including speed elements of super-G & downhill), goal setting, and most importantly having fun!

Races will consist of USSA J3 JO Qualifier races at Mt Spokane and Mt Hood Meadows, J3 Finals, J3 Junior Olympics if qualified, USSA local Evergreen Cup races, and Cooper Spur home races ‘Cooper Cup GS’ & forerunning the Diamond Dual SL. Athletes will also have the option to race in the two spring races: May Day Super G’s at Mt. Bachelor and the Golden Rose at Timberline.

Program Dates:
December 5th through mid April
Training Days:
Weekends plus mid week training options: Training includes Wednesdays early release 2:00-4:00pm at Meadows, or night training 4:30-7pm, Saturdays at Cooper Spur in January and February, Sundays at Mt. Hood Meadows. Additional night training will be available on either Thursday or Fridays at Meadows, Cooper Spur, & Ski Bowl. Night training will start in January and end in early March. J3’s will also have video sessions twice a month on Tuesdays as well as in season dryland training.
Program Fees:
$1250 + 2.9% fee if paying via paypal


J3 TEAM FEES INCLUDE:

  • Dryland training: Oct - mid Nov, ski training: Dec through mid April.
    **Additional coaching and race entry fees for all USSA races required.

J3 ATHLETES REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ski gear, race helmet, all slalom protective gear.
  • Back protector for all speed training and races.
  • Season passes for Mt Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur, and Skibowl Fusion pass.


You can pay for these programs online via Paypal. Please note that a 2.9% credit card processing fee will apply. Online transactions are secure and your personal information will not be shared with any 3rd party.

Siblings receive a $50 discount. Sign one sibling up for this program at full price and receive a $50 discount on the next sibling.

J3 Team Fees:

* Required equipment for Cooper Spur Race Team programs: refer to the equipment info in the CSRT program handbook or CSRT Equipment Guidelines

(Ages referenced are determined by racer’s age on Dec. 31, 2009. Number of days are dependent on snow and lift-operating conditions.)

Necessary Forms

To sign up for one or more programs, please print and fill out the following forms:

Once the forms are printed and filled out, send them to CSRT at PO Box 1246, Hood River, OR 97031. Questions? Email Us.

For more info on our organization, see our team philosophy and mission statement.

 

 



 
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