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MM Prep Program Information
The Mitey Mite Prep Program is CMAC's entry level program to ski racing and consists primarily of directed free skiing on Crystal's challenging terrain, with limited gate training. This program is offered only on Saturdays and is for skiers 7 through 12 years of age. Participants in this program must be able to make their way from the CMAC shack (in the base area) to chair 7 (Gold Hills), load and ski chair 7 without assistance and with minimal supervision. The program begins January 3, 2009, and extends through March 7, 2009. Mitey-Mite Prep skiers race in the season ending Sallie McNabb Cup on March 7, 2009. Qualified skiers who desire more gate training and would like to participate in more ski races should sign up for the Full Season Program. If you are interested in participating in our Mitey-Mite Prep Program, download the application, fill it out, and send it in!

MM Prep Groupings
We will organize groups by age and ability. We will start with past members from last season. Then we will organize by age and ability the best we can. We may shift your child to a faster or slower group during the first few sessions.

MM Prep Daily Schedule
Most of the time we will begin with directed free skiing. This is the most important time of the day for learning. The coaches will instruct the kids on stance, carving, balance, etc., by doing different drills, or by taking them to challenging terrain.

If the kids are executing the new skills well, then it is time to bring them into drill courses and gate training. We will bring the Mitey-Mite Prep skiers into the gates around mid season, but may use drill courses to teach technique and tactics sooner.

8:45 AM Meet, directed free skiing, drills and instruction.
10:30 AM Skiing on challenging terrain or move to drill courses
11:30 AM Lunch
12:45 PM Free ski/drill courses and gate training
3:15 PM Pull courses - Day Ends

This is only an example, but all elements of learning are included in this example. Skiing on challenging terrain all day is sometimes much better for a young skier. Gate training is only part of becoming a great skier and racer.

Races
The prep program is dedicated to improving skiing ability and introducing kids to racing. We only schedule a season ending race, the Sallie McNabb Cup. The kids really enjoy this race, and if they fall in love with racing, we encourage them to sign up for the Full Season Sunday program the following year.

Season Calendar Highlights
January **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #1
January **, 2010 - CMAC Social @ Alpine Inn
January **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #2
January **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #3
January **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #4
January **, 2010 - CMAC Luncheon @ Alpine Inn
January **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #5
February **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #6
February **, 2010 - CMAC Luncheon @ Alpine Inn
February **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #7
February **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #8
February **, 2010 - Prep Training Day #9
March **, 2010 - PREP Sallie McNabb (PREP ONLY RACERS) @ Crystal Mountain