Youth Training Schedules

All Programs Meet Outside The Blue Locker Lodge

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Important Reminders

  • Parents arrive early to secure parking spot
  • MARA Meetup Location: outside the blue locker lodge
  • Our Coaches Cannot Be Dismissed Until All Athletes Have Been Picked Up By A Parent/Guardian. MARA Parents, Please Be On Time To Pick Up Your Skier(s).
  • Athletes take bathroom break before getting skis on & ready to go
  • Athletes are welcome to bring pocket snacks/mini water bottle
  • Please ensure your athletes are dressed in appropriate gear for all weather conditions
  • First year parents, arrive early to meet board members and staff to get acquainted and ask any questions!

Daily Training Schedule

6, 9, 12W Youth Alpine Skiers

  • 8:00AM Recommended Arrival Time To Secure Parking Spot
  • 8:30AM – Jacket Pickup Begins (Parents Bring Deposit Checks)

*Bathroom Break Reminder

  • 8:50AM – Skis On, Ready To Go
  • 9AM – Meet Coaches & Ski Off As A Team
  • 11:30AM – 12:30PM – Athletes Return To Meetup Spot (Outside Blue Locker Lodge) For Unsupervised Lunch With Parents/Guardians

*Bathroom Break Reminder

  • 12:20PM – Ski's On, Ready To Go
  • 12:30 – Meet Coaches & Ski Off As A Team
  • 3PM – End Of Day, Parents Meet Skiers At Meetup Spot

Our Coaches Cannot Be Dismissed Until All Athletes Have Been Picked Up By A Parent/Guardian. MARA Parents, Please Be On Time To Pick Up Your Skier(s).

Mighty Mites

8:15AM Recommended Arrival Time To Secure Parking Spot

9AM – Vest Pickup Begins (Parents Bring Deposit Check For $100)

*Bathroom Break Reminder

9:20AM – Skis On, Ready To Go With Chaperone (If Needed)

9:30AM – Meet Coaches & Ski Off (Chaperones Required On Hill As Needed For Their Skier)

11AM – 12:30PM – Return To Meetup Spot For Unsupervised Lunch Break

*Bathroom Break Reminder

12:20PM – Ski's On, Ready To Go (With Chaperone If Needed)

12:30PM – Meet Coaches & Ski Off

2PM – End Of Day, Return Back To Meetup Spot Outside Of Blue Locker Lodge

Program Start/End Dates

Mighty Mites: Evaluation Day – Jan 4th, Sign Up For Your Slot. Program Runs Jan 11th – Feb 8th

Youth Alpine: All Programs Begin Jan 4/5

Skiers Turn In Jackets On Last Day Of Training

  • 6W Programs End Feb 8/9
  • 9W Programs End March 1/2
  • 12W Programs End March 22/23

Thursday Night Gates: Jan 9th –Mar 13th

Races

MARA's Home Race Events:

Feb 1 & 2 – Shakespeare Cup

Feb 15 & 16 – Keiser Cup

March 8 & 9 – Sloan Cup

Parent Volunteering

MARA Parents Are Required To Volunteer 2 Race Days
(Mighty Mites Parents Exempt Due To Chaperone Requirements)

This year, all youth alpine parents will automatically be signed up to volunteer on the race day corresponding to your skiers registered program & day, as outlined below:

- 6-week parents: Volunteer for the Shakespeare Cup on February 1 or 2

- 9-week parents: Volunteer for the Keiser Cup on Feb 15 or 16

- 12-week parents: Volunteer for the Sloan Cup on March 8 or 9