Racer Development is our entry level program designed to give skiers a solid skills base and the fundamentals to grow into a successful ski racers.

All Racer Development athletes should:

• Be 6 years of age if new GPST member AND have moderate skiing experience  
  • If under 6 years old AND a new member,  please contact info@gpst.org to discuss child's abilities
• Be able to manage own ski equipment.  (Skis/Boots on and off on their own)
• Be able to get on/off chairlift with minimal assistance (parent volunteers will ride with children as needed)

The 2020/21 Season Development Team will meet on Sundays 12:30-2:30 PM and Mondays 6-7:45 PM and run for 2 sessions. 

• SESSION ONE: Dec 6, 2020 - Jan 11, 2021
  • No class on Dec 27th & 28th
  • Registration Deadline November 22, 2020
• SESSION TWO: Jan 24 - February 28th, 2021
  • No class on Feb. 14th
  • Registration Deadline January 10, 2021
  • **Final Race and Cookout February 28th**

*Schedules are always subject to weather and holidays

NEW THIS SEASON! If your child is interested in joining Racer Development but cannot attend our traditional Sunday/Monday schedule, we have 2 new sessions available on Thursday's from 2 - 4 PM with Coach RJ!

• Thursday SESSION ONE: Dec 3, 2020 - Jan 21, 2021. 
  • No class on Dec 24th & 31st
  • Registration Deadline is November 18, 2020
• Thursday SESSION TWO: Jan 28 - Mar 4, 2021
  • Registration Deadline is January 14, 2021

* Note: Thursday session kids must be able to independently get on and off the 3 person lift or a parent must accompany their child on and off the lift. 

Program Fee:  $250/ session 

In addition to the $250 cost for Racer Development, each family is also asked to pay a $100 Facility/Fundraising Fee.  This fee is collected only once per family per season. Each family will receive 2 complimentary tickets to our Annual Casino Night Fundraiser, which will be held on April 9, 2021 at Greenwood Hills Country Club.

Families may choose to use these tickets or sell them to friends/family that would like to come to this event.  Additional tickets can be purchased during registration, if needed. This is a very fun night!

Our Casino Night fundraiser is a major source of funding for our GPST program. We have been thankful to have amazing sponsors support the event. If you would like more information on sponsorship, please contact Beth Hynes @ 715-551-0371.