The D-Team (also known as Junior Race) program is a youth ski program (ages 6 to 18) that teaches alpine skiing skills and race technique.
The D in D-Team stands for Development because we develop skills and children. Incoming racers do not need ski racing experience to join the program. They do need to be able to ride all lifts independently and ski with confidence on all the hills at Hyland.
A few of the great things about this program are:
- Kids have FUN
- Kids get to be really good skiers by virtue of the racing aspect - this creates more precise skiing skills.
- Kids make friends from areas outside of their school.
- Kids get introduced to ski competition in a friendly environment which adds to the FUN.
- Kids get to ski at other ski areas with new terrain and bigger hills.
- Did we say FUN? Yes, it's all about FUN.
Practices
During registration families will identify which practices they plan to attend. This question is not a final commitment, but a way for us to get an estimate of how many racers could attend each night.
- ALL racers can attend ALL practices.
- Tuesday Night, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- Thursday Night, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- Saturday Morning 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Races
Beginning in January our team will attend races at several Minnesota Ski Areas including:
- Afton Alps (Afton, MN)
- Coffee Mill (Wabasha, MN)
- Detroit Mountain (Detroit Lakes, MN)
- Hyland Hills (Bloomington, MN)
- Mt. Ski Gull (Nisswa, MN)
The majority of races are held on Saturdays with exception for Sunday options at Afton Alps and our Friday night home race at Hyland Hills held in February. Races are attended by other regional DTeams which creates a positive and uplifting environment focused on personal improvement and fun rather than social comparison. All racers are encouraged to attend races regardless of prior race experience. Families may elect to attend any and all races throughout the season as their schedule and needs permit
Register Here
Before you register, please:
- Have your insurance information and emergency/medical contacts ready
- Know that you can register multiple kids in one session
- An approximate 3.4% registration fee will be added by Sports Engine to cover credit card processing and service fee.
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A season pass at Hyland Hills and lift tickets at race venues are required but NOT included in the pricing below. Kids can ski all season long at Hyland with their season passes!
after you register
