Age group: Competitors aged 10 and 11 (as of December 31)
Skill level: Gliding Start, Skier Essentials, Learn to Train (see AIM2WIN)
Developing Skills for Life
Children who are physically educated feel confident. They are encouraged to build confidence and skills through competitive and recreational sport activity. They will enjoy overall health benefits by developing greater physical literacy, which encourages them to be more physically active throughout their lives. Skiing is a life-long sport that is practiced by people of every age, shape, size, ethnicity, and level of ability, but skiing skills are not the only benefits of ski racing program. In addition, the children will learn:
- Ski safety
- Cooperation
- Independence
- Listening skills
- Self-confidence
- Goal-setting
- Group/peer learning
- Task-focused activities
