2026-27 program
U16.
Scored racing for athletes born 2011 and 2012, with a FIS Prep option. Led by Scott "Scully" Skavanger.
At a glance.
Birth years
2011 and 2012
U16 Local US Ski program
$2,750
U16 FIS Prep program
$3,175
Lead coach
Scott "Scully" Skavanger
Practice schedule
- Dry land: Tough Tuesdays, June to November.
- On snow at Hyland from Tuesday, December 1: Monday to Thursday, 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
- Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and select Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 to 9:00 PM.
- Select weekends when races aren't scheduled.
- First-year U16s may train with the U14 group, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, if their school schedule doesn't allow 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Racing
- The Region 1 U.S. Ski & Snowboard U16+ scored race schedule.
- Select out-of-division Sync Cup races (U16 FIS Prep program).
Championship events
- Bob Hosking Central Championships at Snow River.
- U16 Rocky/Central Junior Championships at Steamboat.
- U16 Nationals, location to be announced (U16 FIS Prep program).
The program includes
- A 16-week on-snow training program at Hyland Hills.
- Coaching at all CR1 U.S. Ski & Snowboard races.
- Coaching at Central Champs and the U16 Rocky/Central Junior Championships.
- Extended morning training between Christmas and New Year's.
What U16 FIS Prep adds
Everything in the U16 Local US Ski program, plus:
- An individual fall planning meeting with athlete, parent and coach ($150 value).
- Coaching at select out-of-division Sync Cup races ($100 per day value).
- Free simulator use ($50 per session value).
- Free speed ski use ($150 per weekend value).
- A customized training bib ($50 value).
In the U16 Local US Ski program, each FIS Prep benefit can be bought on its own at the value shown.
Registration and licenses
Registration
Registration opened Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The 2026-27 season is full, so new families join the waitlist.
Returning families: watch for the club's email.
Payment
Pay in full, or in two or three installments. Card payments carry a 2.85% fee.
US Ski and Snowboard license
- Choose "Competitor U16 and older" (Alpine category).
- Buy it at usskiandsnowboard.org by Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Add-on programs and camps
- Training Haus fall dry land program, Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
Camps
- Lithuania Indoor Slalom Camp in August.
- MEA Europe Camp in October.
- Early Fall Camp at Winter Park, November 13 to 17.
- Thanksgiving Camp at Big Sky, November 26 to 30.
- New Year's Camp at Giants Ridge (tentatively), December 28 to 31.
- Spring Camp at Winter Park in May.
- In-season weekend camps to be announced.
Join the 2026-27 waitlist.
The season is full. Add your racer, and our staff follow up when a spot opens. Returning families: watch for the club's email.