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.

Our typical practice includes 1/2 the time working on skiing fundamentals and honing skills by doing skiing drills on the snow and 1/2 the time applying these skills in practice race courses with coaching feedback.    

The D in D-Team stands for Development because we develop skills and children 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.     

Also, the team members must be able to participate in a group setting and for safety reasons, they must stay connected with their groups during practice times and at races.   

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.

Please read the Parent Handbook for more information and look at the schedule. 

Before you register, please:

• Review the information below
• Know your programs & add-ons
• 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.  

• 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!

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