PINNACLE U18/U21

Advanced training. Coordinated coaching. A clear competitive pathway.

The Pinnacle U18/U21 Program provides advanced training, coordinated coaching, and a competitive pathway for athletes pursuing Region 3, high-school, or FIS racing. Regional and FIS Team athletes share Pinnacle's upper-level training environment, three weekday training opportunities, and scheduled weekend training or competition. The U18/U21 Team is centered on complete home training, Region 3 scored racing, and high-school race preparation. Athletes planning to compete in FIS races should select the FIS Team, which includes designated Searchmont projects and coaching expenses for the designated FIS races identified on the official team calendar.

Program at a Glance

2026-27 SEASON | 2006-2010 BIRTH YEARS

ELIGIBILITY

U18/U21 athletes
2006-2010 birth years

LOCATIONS

Pine Knob or Alpine Valley

Mt. Holly as scheduled

TRAINING

3 weekday opportunities
Plus weekends

PROGRAM FEES

Regional: $3,300
FIS Team: $4,495

IS PINNACLE U18/U21 THE RIGHT FIT?

Advanced training. Individual planning. A clear competitive pathway.

REGIONAL RACING & CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT

The Regional Team is designed for U18/U21 athletes seeking complete home training, Region 3 scored racing, high-school race preparation, and continued technical and tactical development. Additional supported projects may be selected based on the athlete's goals and season plan.

THE FIS RACING PATHWAY

Athletes planning to compete in FIS races should select the FIS Team. This option includes complete home training, designated Searchmont projects, and coaching expenses for the designated FIS races identified on the official team calendar, with individualized planning for Mid-Am, qualifier, championship, national, and selected out-of-region opportunities.

A CONNECTED PINNACLE PATHWAY

Pinnacle's advanced training and Region 3 scored racing help U18/U21 athletes become stronger high-school racers while building toward collegiate competition and, when appropriate, future FIS racing, including Mid-Am races, championships, and selected international events.

Race participation is guided by program selection, eligibility, ranking, readiness, and coach approval.

CHOOSE YOUR U18/U21 PATHWAY

One shared training environment. Two ways to package the season.

U18/U21 Team

$3,300

REGION 3 & HIGH-SCHOOL RACING

For athletes seeking complete home training, Region 3 scored racing, high-school race preparation, and continued advanced development without including the complete FIS Team competition package.

INCLUDES:

• Three weekday on-hill training opportunities
• Scheduled weekend training and competition
• Coaching at designated core Region 3 races
• Advanced technical and tactical development
• Individual race planning, equipment guidance, and coach communication
• Virtual mental-performance sessions when scheduled
• Additional Searchmont training projects and supported travel opportunities available with additional coaching expenses

U18/U21 FIS TEAM

$4,495

DESIGNATED SEARCHMONT & FIS RACE COACHING EXPENSES INCLUDED

Athletes planning to compete in FIS races should select the FIS Team. This option includes complete home training, designated Searchmont projects, and coaching expenses for the designated FIS races identified on the official team calendar. Supported racing may include Mid-Am races, championships, national events, and selected out-of-region opportunities based on eligibility, ranking, readiness, and coach approval.

INCLUDES:

• Three weekday on-hill training opportunities
• Scheduled weekend training and competition
• Coaching at designated core FIS Team races
• Designated Searchmont training projects through the end of February
• Coaching expenses for designated Mid-Am and other FIS races identified on the official team calendar
• Individual competition planning based on goals, ranking, readiness, and eligibility
• Advanced technical and tactical development, race preparation, and equipment guidance

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Advanced preparation. Three weekly on-hill opportunities. One coordinated upper-level training group.

WEEKLY TRAINING STRUCTURE

MONDAY - Home-hill training | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY - Virtual mental-performance training when scheduled

WEDNESDAY - Home-hill training | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY - Home-hill training | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

WEEKENDS - Scheduled training or competition. Weekend training may be consolidated at Pine Knob, Alpine Valley, or occasionally Mt. Holly.



Early- and late-season training may also be consolidated at one available location. Exact locations and schedules will be published on the official team calendar.

HOW THE SCHEDULE WORKS

HOME-HILL SELECTION

At the beginning of the season, families select Pine Knob or Alpine Valley as their home hill. Athletes normally train at their selected location on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

SHARED U16/U18/U21 TRAINING GROUP

U16, U18, and U21 athletes train together within Pinnacle's upper-level training group. They share the same weekday schedule and coordinated coaching structure.

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS

Weekend sessions and early- or late-season training may be consolidated at one available hill. Mt. Holly may also be used for selected sessions. All location changes will be communicated through the official team calendar.

FALL DRYLAND

U18/U21 athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in Pinnacle's fall dryland program. Dryland training helps athletes develop the strength, conditioning, mobility, coordination, and physical readiness needed for the demands of the ski season. Program details and registration will be released separately.

RACING & COMPETITION

One advanced training environment. Clear competition pathways based on goals, readiness, and eligibility.

REGION 3 SCORED RACING

INCLUDED WITH U18/U21 TEAM

U18/U21 Team athletes participate in Pinnacle's designated Region 3 scored races while using the program's advanced training to become stronger high-school racers. Athletes may also join camps, Searchmont projects, and other supported travel opportunities when offered, with additional coaching expenses.

FIS RACING

SELECT THE FIS TEAM

Athletes planning to enter FIS races should select the FIS Team. The package includes coaching at designated core FIS Team races, designated Searchmont training projects, and coaching expenses for the designated Mid-Am and other FIS races identified on the official team calendar. Race participation is based on eligibility, ranking, readiness, and coach approval.

CAMPS & TRAVEL PROJECTS

PACKAGED BY PROGRAM OPTION

U18/U21 Team and FIS Team athletes may have access to selected camps and supported travel projects. FIS Team tuition includes the designated Searchmont projects identified in the program package. U18/U21 Team athletes may participate in selected projects when offered, with additional coaching expenses. Travel, lift access, race-entry fees, lodging, and meals remain separate unless specifically stated.

WHAT FAMILIES SHOULD PLAN FOR

A clear look at memberships, access, and expenses that are separate from program tuition.

U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD MEMBERSHIP

REQUIRED

All U18/U21 athletes must maintain a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competitor membership to participate in sanctioned scored racing. Athletes entering FIS races must also complete the required FIS registration and maintain an active FIS license throughout the season.

LIFT ACCESS & EQUIPMENT

FAMILY-PROVIDED

Program tuition does not include lift access. Families are responsible for season passes or lift tickets at training and competition venues, along with properly fitted ski equipment, a helmet, and any other required racing gear.

RACE & TRAVEL EXPENSES

PAID SEPARATELY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED

Race-entry fees, athlete travel, lodging, transportation, meals, and personal expenses are separate from program tuition. Regional Team families may also have additional coaching expenses for selected camps and travel projects. FIS Team tuition includes coaching expenses only for the designated opportunities identified as included on the official team calendar.

U18/21 Schedule Preview

Explore the calendar below for a preview of our training and race schedule. Once registered, families receive access to the detailed team calendar in the PlayMetrics app, including locations, times, and program-specific information.



Schedules are subject to change. Registered families should check PlayMetrics for the latest details and updates.

READY TO JOIN PINNACLE U18/U21?

Choose the U18/U21 Team for a season centered on home training, Region 3 scored racing, and high-school race preparation. Athletes planning to compete in FIS races should select the FIS Team.