Program Options for 2024-2025 Season
SOD Program Overview
Glacier offers 3 different programs for SOD. Base, extended and Max. The season starts with one or two Pre-season Camps and a Christmas Camp (highly recommended) where new racers learn the racing techniques and the returning racers get a chance to build on last season's successes. Training days are from 9am-2pm with a lunch break for U08/U10.
1. Base program:
- U8 through U19
- January 4 to March 1
- Includes Saturday's and Sunday's
- Cost : $1,425 (Christmas Camps extra)
2. Extended program:
- Athletes in every age group from U8 through U19
- Dates : Beginning Dec 21st, to hill closure.
- Includes Christmas camps
- Cost $2,400
3. Christmas Break Camps:
- December 27-30 : $325
- January 2-3 : $175
- All 6 Days (both camps) $475
4. MAX is strictly for OCUP and FIS
U08 - Ages 6-7* | U10 - Ages 8-9* | U12 - Ages 10-11*
*As of December 31 of the current season
Racing at Glacier is a team concept program for girls and boys 8 to 11 years old. At this level we stress the FUNdamentals with an emphasis on FUN!
For the ages 6-7, the U8 group is a non-racing and non-travelling Development Team.
U14 - Ages 12-13*
*As of December 31 of the current season
Builds on team effort and points but also rewards individual achievements with podium recognition. Girls and boys ages 12 and 13 are eligible. At this level, more development of technique and ability come into play…without forgetting the Fun aspect.
See more details on the AOA site: https://www.alpineontario.ca/
U16 - Ages 14-15*
*As of December 31 of the current season
Builds on team effort and points but also rewards individual achievements with podium recognition. Girls and boys ages 14 and 15 are eligible. At this level more development of technique and ability come into play…without forgetting the Fun aspect. Options to enroll in speed events are also available.
See more details on the AOA site: https://www.alpineontario.ca/
U19/U21 - Ages 16-20*
*As of December 31 of the current season
Teenage girls and boys ages 16 to 20 are eligible. At this level more development of technique and ability come into play…without forgetting the Fun aspect. Options to enroll in speed events are also available.
U19 and U21 athletes can choose to race in both SOD and FIS races. See details on on the AOA site: https://www.alpineontario.ca/
Additional fees not included
- AOA (Alpine Ontario Association) registration fees.
- AOA membership covers each athlete’s insurance and supports the sport in Ontario. You will need to register with AOA, if not already, and set up your racers and pay membership – see AOA site. NOTE we are Southern Ontario Division – SOD.
- AOA fitness testing
- Race fees
- Dryland training
- **Coach expenses for away races (outside of Huronia and Collingwood)
Payment Options
Etransfer payments to "fees@glacierskiclub.com". Password is not required.
Credit cards: 3% + $1.50 transaction fee.
Discounts:
- 15% discount on 3rd sibling in SOD program
- 15% discount on 2nd sibling in OCUP program
Reimbursement Policy
- Glacier Ski Club reimbursement policy applies (prior to November 30, 2024 reimbursement of all paid fees less $200 administrative fee, no reimbursement after December 1, 2024)
- If the program is canceled for public health reasons on or prior to December 15, 2024 Glacier Ski Club will issue a full refund or allow athletes to secure their place in the program at the 2024/2025 price by forfeiting a refund of their program fees and deferring membership to the following year.
- If the program is canceled for public health reasons after December 15, 2024 Glacier Ski Club will reimburse part of the program fees depending on, without limitations, time of cancellation, services already provided to athletes and prior commitments to deliver the program.