CSRT Program Overview and Fees
Description of Programs and Fees
Cooper Spur Race Team offers programs for ages 6-14 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 (United States Ski Association) age classification:
- J6: ages 8 yrs & younger
- J5: ages 9-10 yrs
- J4: ages 11-12 yrs
- J3: ages 13-14 yrs
All program training takes place on Mt. Hood at both Cooper Spur and Mt. Hood Meadows with spring and summer training at Timberline. Program details can be downloaded in our updated Program Handbook.
*All program fees are due before the first day of training. No racer can be allowed to participate until program fees are paid in full.
CSRT Programs include:
*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.
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.
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, 2008. 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.
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.
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.
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 – 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. The Competition team will race in all the local Mt. Hood races for J4-J6 racers (both council and non council) as well as the May Day race at Mt Bachelor in April.
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.
J3 TEAM
CSRT’S J3 athletes will have two training options available depending on the commitment level. All J3 athletes will train together as one team. The J3 team will be 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 Cooper Spur home races ‘Cooper Cup GS’ & forerunning the Diamond Dual, USSA J3 JO qualifier races at Mt Spokane and Ski Bowl, J3 Finals at Stevens Pass, and some USSA Evergreen Cup open races. 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.
- USSA Youth Competitor License required ($125 - plus $25 late fee will apply for J3's if sent in later than Oct. 15, 2008). Please submit USSA License directly to USSA - fax and address is listed on form.
J3 Weekends Only
J3 Full Time
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.
* 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, 2007. 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:
- CSRT Release of Liability
- CSRT Application and Release
- Mt. Hood Meadows Competition Liability Form
- Ski Bowl Release Form
- Volunteer Deposit Agreement
- Athletes Code of Conduct
- Parents Code of Conduct
- USSA Membership Application for Training and Competition Teams - ($125 for J3 Racers and $60 for J4 and younger. $25 late fee will apply for J3 competitors if sent in later than Oct. 15, 2008. No late fee for J4 and younger.) Please submit USSA License directly to USSA - fax and address is listed on form.
Once the forms are printed and filled out, send them to CSRT at PO Box 1246, Hood River, OR 97031. Questions? Email Us.
- CSRT and specific race info in a nutshell can be found in our updated Program Handbook.
For more info on our organization, see our team philosophy and mission statement.