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FOUR° Alpine Ski Team

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Freestyle Development Team

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Mount Kato Park Team

Snowboarders & Skiers Ages 8 to 18

Kids love to play on boards and skis weather fast or slow, forward or backward, grinding or jumping. The Mount Kato Park Team provides an environment where kids can learn and develop these skills in a safe, guided environment. Freestyle is a combination of riding and skiing with acrobatics. Where individuals can challenge themselves and the slopes over jumps, rails and boxes.  Safety and skill development go hand in hand as participants will learn park etiquette with basic skills while building their range of tricks. Practices are designed to be challenging and fun while helping each individual develop his or her athletic skills and confidence. This program will consist of seven practices plus four competitions with other freestyle teams. additional practices maybe available based on interest.

Sundays Only Before November 30th$225
Sundays Only After November 30th$240
Tuesdays & Sundays Before November 30th$325
Tuesdays & Sundays After November 30th$340
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Practice Schedule | Sundays 12:30p to 3:30p

All practices and competitions are Sundays starting in mid-December. Local practice will be held from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm each Sunday.

2023 Mount Kato Freestyle Development Team Schedule

JANUARY

Sun. 8th12:30-3:30 Practice
Sun. 8th4:00-5:00 Parent, Athlete Meeting
Tues. 10th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 15th 12:30 – 3:30 Practice
Tues. 17th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 22nd 8:30 Competition Day – Trollhaugen
Tues. 24th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun . 29th 12:30 – 3:30 Practice
Tues. 31st 6:00 – 7:30 Practice

FEBRUARY

Sun. 5th 8:30 Competition Day – Buck Hill
Tues. 7th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 12th 12:30 – 3:30 Practice
Tues. 14th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 19th 12:30 – 3:30 Practice
Tues. 21st 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 26th 8:30 Competition Day – Wild Mountain

Freestyle D-Team Handbook

Racing Development Team

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Giving young skiers and ski racers an opportunity to develop and improve their skills through participation in a quality program that emphasizes safety, fun and skill development. Our developmental team program challenges each athlete to do their best while maintaining the enjoyment of skiing. The skills gained through this program can help individuals build a healthy active lifestyle while participating in a life long sport.

9 week program for the 7-18 year old (age as of Sept. 1st).

Starts in December. Racers must be able to ride the ski lift unassisted.
Lift Tickets and Rentals not included.

Program Hours 
Ages 7-18 Saturday ONLY purchased by Nov 30th. Sat. 10:00 am -12:00 pm & 1:00 pm -3 :00 pm$325
Ages 7-18 with three practices purchased by Nov 30th.  Tues. & Thurs. 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm & Sat. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm -3 :00 pm$425  
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Volunteering

The success of the Mankato D-Team is dependent upon a volunteer community.

The Mankato D-Team, Mount Kato home race and Family Fun Races are all worked by volunteers. Volunteer sign-ups are managed through the Shutterfly site.

Practice

Practices Days

Tuesday & Thursday (if registered for weekdays)

6:00 – 7:30 pm practice

Saturday

10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm  practice

2022-2023 Schedule

DECEMBER
Sat. 10thPractice 10:00-12:00 & 11:00-3:00 
Sat. 10th9:00am Parent /Racer Meeting – All should attend (coaching staff, policies, etc.)
Sat. 17thPractice 10:00-12:00 & l:00-3:00
Tues.-Thurs.December 27, 28, 29 XMAS Camp in conjunction with 4 Degrees

JANUARY
Tue. 3rd 6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 5th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 7th RACE at Welch Village (Limited participation/ Alternate practice for those not racing)
Sun. 8th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 10th 6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 12th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 14th Practice 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Sun. 15th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tues. 17th 6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 19th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 21st RACE at Wild Mountain
Sun. 22nd NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 24th6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 26th6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 28thPractice 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Sun. 29th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tues. 31st 6:00 – 7:30
FEBRUARY
Thur. 2nd 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 4th RACE at Powder Ridge
Sun. 5th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 7th 6:00 – 7:30
Thurs. 9th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 11thPractice 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Sun. 12th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 14th 6:00 – 7:30
Thurs. 16th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 18th Practice 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Sun. 19th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 21st6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 23rd6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 25thRACE at Mount Kato
Sun. 26thNASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
End of Season Banquet
(Picture Day TBA)

Practice Expectations

Race Days

Typical Race Day Schedule

8:30 amCheck -in at registration Purchase lift ticket
9:00 amMeet with coaches & inspect slalom course
10 :00 amTwo slalom runs
LunchAfter both slalom runs complete
1 2:30 pmMeet with coaches & inspect giant slalom course
1:00 pmTwo giant slalom runs
4:00 pmAward ceremony . Please stay if you can to support your team mates

What to Bring on Race Day 

  • Helmet & Goggles
  • Skis
  • Boots
  • Poles
  • Jacket & Snow pants
  • Gloves/ Mittens & Neck Gator
  • Safety pins or duct tape for attaching race number
  • Team Race Bib (optional)
  • GS suit (optional)
  • Hand & foot warmers
  • Camera/ Video Camera (optional)
  • Lunch or money for lunch

Ski racing is a winter weather sport. It is rare that a race is cancelled, so plan accordingly.

 

Keeping In Touch

The D-Team’s Shutterfly site will be the main source of communication for team members . All parents need to sign up!

If you have a Shutterfly account, sign in with the account login .

If you do not have a Shutterfly account, you will need to create an account to sign in.

When requesting membership, please indicate your child’s name.

After membership acknowledgement…
(this may take 1-2 days)

  1. Click on Roster tab
  2. Enter information for your participant on the D-Team

mtkatodteam.shutterfly.com

 

Email:

mountkatodteam@gmail.com