The U16 Program is for alpine skiers ages 14 and 15 as of 12/31/25. This is the first year the athletes compete as “scored” competitors. Athletes can earn USSS seed points based on race results and are seeded in start lists based on points rankings.
 

U16 athletes new to our program must have a USSS race profile with one or more seasons of racing history or training with a structured racing program.  

Athletes must be evaluated by Blue Mountain coaching staff to enroll.

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Athletes are responsible for maintaining an active USSS membership and away race costs including race fees, lift tickets, travel, and lodging.  A Season Pass is required to participate in the program. These athletes compete on challenging race courses on difficult terrain.

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Athletes are expected to compete in Eastern PA Regional Races and are eligible to be invited to PA State Championships.

 

Seeding and Scoring 

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State Team 

Thirteen males and fourteen females will make up the U16 State Team. The number of athletes attending post post-season will be determined by the number of PARA spots given to PARA for the U16 Eastern Championships and U16 Eastern Finals. 

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Training Dates:  

The program is scheduled to start in December and run every Saturday and Sunday through March. Participants must attend both weekend sessions.   

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*Program start on-snow is dependent on the Mountain having adequate terrain open.

 

Training Times:

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Race days start earlier and can run all day

 

Cost: 2025-2026 program TBA