Mighty Mites

Ability Level:	Intermediate Advanced
Sport:	Alpine Skiing
Age Range:	5-9
Offered:	Weekends & Holidays / Wednesdays & Thursdays / Friday Add-On
Location:	Palisades

Based at Palisades. For school-aged (Kindergarten-2nd grade) athletes 5-9 years old. Intermediate & advanced skiers focus on skill acquisition, having fun & being challenged.
The Mighty Mites primary goals are to help young skiers develop strong fundamental skills, learn to be part of a team, and gain joy and passion for skiing in a fun, safe, and challenging team environment. Our experienced coaches focus on skill acquisition, knowledge of the skier’s responsibility code and safe skiing, respect for the mountain, and having fun. Each coach is specially trained to provide a safe, fun learning environment for all levels. Mighty Mites can expect to learn mountain safety and experience our Olympic legacy. Each Mighty Mite will gain a solid foundation that will empower them to continue on to the U10 Jr Development or Big Mountain program proud of their skill achievements and help attain a lifelong love of skiing.

Questions?
Call 530-452-7270 or email teams@palisadestahoe.com. DRIVN subscription is required for Training and Communication. After registration please review the confirmation email for directions to access DRIVN.

All participant families, both new and returning, are expected to review and adhere to all program guidelines.
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Programming

23/24 Programming

Mighty Mites Program	Weekend & Holiday	Wednesday & Thursday	Friday Add-On
Dates	December 9 2023 - April 7 2024	December 13 2023 - March 28 2024	December 15 2023 - March 28 2024
Schedule*	8:45am-1:30pm	1-4pm	9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
Offered Training	Weekends + Holidays	Wednesday & Thursdays (non-holiday)	Friday (non-holiday)

*Training Calendar linked below.

Program Guidelines

Mighty Mites Expectations
Pass	Must purchase Ikon Pass. Ikon Base Pass will conflict with team dates.
Age	Must be 5-9 as of Dec 31, 2023, and enrolled in K-2 (Pre-school and Half-Day school-aged children should enroll in Shooting Stars)
Skill Prerequisite	New Enrollees must be age 5, 6 or 7 by December 31, 2023 and have minimum 2 years of skiing experience (Intermediate/Advanced) Must have previous skiing experience. Must be able to skate on skis and hockey stop. Must be able to ski intermediate terrain unassisted. Must be able to turn on beginner/intermediate terrain. Must be able to glide (semi-parallel across fall-line & on flats). Must be able to put on & take off skis unassisted. Edgie-wedgie, leash & other training aids not permitted.
Maturity	NOT A BEGINNER PROGRAM. Children 5-7 years old must be Intermediate or higher, and able to ski all Beginner terrain with confidence. Must be able to participate in a full day of Team activities without parent assistance. Must enjoy winter weather and outdoor environment. Currently not enrolling children 8-9 years old unless fully parallel on Intermediate and Advanced terrain. This program is intended for children who are accustom to participating in full day activities. Children in pre-school (especially those still napping) should enroll in Shooting Stars, Mountain Rangers or Mountain Camp.
Equipment	Skis: 1 pair carving-style skis nose high; owned or seasonal lease (no rentals); in good condition. Boots: Must be properly fitted (size/flex) and in excellent working order Poles: Required at the appropriate level - communicated by the manager. Protection: Helmet & goggles required.
Schedule	Team calendar linked below for general reference only and may change due to conditions. Final communications will come through DRIVN application.
Friday Training	Requires being registered for Friday Add-On.
Participation	Athletes are expected to participate in 65% or more of the offered training. Athletes who do not meet this requirement will not be re-enrolled.
Annual Training Plan	We ski & get mileage! 75-90% coached/directed freeskiing. 10-20% coached drills. 5-10% intro to training runs (gate training).
Pick Up / Drop Off	Communicated via DRIVN. Athletes must be on time and ready to ski. Late drop-offs will not be accommodated.
Preparedness	Dressed warmer than parents. Small healthy snack in pocket. Properly hydrated with a full belly from a healthy breakfast. Arrives with a quick smile & ready to ski in all types of weather.
Break/Snack	A hearty snack will be provided for Weekend & Holiday team (included in program pricing.)
Events	Weekend & Holiday Mighty Mites will have fun races and a Big Air scheduled. Subject to change due to weather & conditions. Wednesday/Thursday Mighty Mites is a training program only. No events are scheduled for midweek teams
Parents	Required to attend parent orientation. Required to remain on-site during team. You must dress your child warmer than you dress yourself. Must complete Team Agreement (Code of Conduct). Must remain actively engaged with Team communication method(s) and check schedule/updates regularly.
Communication	Parents must maintain an active account with DRIVN; After registration review the confirmation email for directions to access DRIVN.
Challenging Weather	Our goal is to ski every calendared Team day. Teams are delayed or canceled on occasion due to weather & operations. Team schedule adjustments will be communicated through DRIVN as information is readily available.
Team Uniform	Purchase of Team Uniform is required. After registration review the confirmation email for directions to purchase.
Program Placement	Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of the Team Manager.
Registration	New athletes must submit an online application. Invitations to enroll will be sent by email to eligible applicants until programs reach capacity.

Download the Mighty Mites Team Calendar

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