Youth Development Programs | Park City Ski & Snowboard

The Youth Development programs introduce kids to a variety of winter sports while building the fundamental skills to progress in any discipline. Designed as a fun, entry-level pathway, these programs help athletes gain balance, confidence, and all-around skiing ability—preparing them to transition into PCSS’s discipline-specific development teams.

Options range from a single weeknight at the UOP to multiple sessions each week. Families can select one program as a standalone experience or combine several for a “multi-sport” approach that gives athletes a broader foundation.

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Mini Gliders

Mini Gliders is a fun, 4-week intro to cross-country skiing for ages 4–6, with one-hour sessions on Fridays or Sundays—no experience needed and rentals available.

Kinder Gliders

Kinder Gliders is a 6-week classic skiing program for Kindergarten and 1st graders, perfect for beginners or Mini Gliders graduates, with parent participation encouraged.

Kickers & Gliders

Kickers & Gliders is a 1–2 day/week program for ages 7–12, teaching both skate and classic techniques through fun, skill-building activities, with optional racing opportunities and a November dryland add-on.

Learn 2 Fly

Learn 2 Fly lets kids experience the thrill of ski jumping as they safely progress from landing hills to 20-meter jumps with expert coaching.

Lil' Rippers

Lil’ Rippers is our new weeknight snowboard program designed to get young riders ready for the FUNdamentals weekend program. With sessions at Woodward on Wednesday and Thursday nights, athletes will sharpen their basic riding skills and get an introduction to freestyle with small jumps, grabs, boxes, and rails—all in a fun, supportive environment.

GROM

Designed for enthusiastic 6-year-olds, the Grom Adventure program builds confidence and balance through fun skiing challenges like obstacle courses and varied terrain. With a focus on skill development in a supportive environment, young skiers progress toward skiing the whole mountain with control and confidence.

Bumps & Jumps

A fun introduction to Freestyle and Freeskiing, this program builds fundamental skills like carving, stance, edging, rail sliding, and safe mountain etiquette. Athletes gain experience in the terrain park, moguls, and aerials—with the option to test their skills in our in-house Devo Series competitions at the UOP.

Shredders (Multi-Sport)

A 12-week program at the Utah Olympic Park where kids explore Alpine, Nordic Ski Jumping, Cross Country, and Freestyle/Freeski. Focused on fundamentals, teamwork, and fun, it’s the perfect intro to multiple winter sports in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Skillz & Thrillz

For enthusiastic young skiers ready to sharpen their turns and terrain skills while having fun with peers. Athletes ski brush gates, stubbies, and mini race courses, building balance, timing, and confidence through guided runs and playful obstacles—all designed to grow their love of skiing and prepare them for future alpine programs.

West Peak Warriors

The Warriors program builds on GROM Adventure and Skillz ’n’ Thrillz, helping young athletes grow alpine fundamentals on black diamond terrain in a fun, play-based setting—while keeping flexibility for multi-sport participation and optional Youth Ski League racing.

Home Team

Thanks to the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF), families reporting less than $12,750 in gross monthly income ($153,000 annually before taxes) are eligible for a 25% tuition scholarship. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, use coupon code UOLF at checkout. UOLF reserves the right to request financial documentation.

In addition, 50–100% need-based scholarships are available in limited numbers. To apply for these, please contact Matt Terwillegar directly.

Youth Development

What is Youth Development?