// CATALYST NORTH AMERICAN CAMPS SCHEDULE | U12 & U14 HP Athletes

CATALYST NORTH AMERICAN CAMPS SCHEDULE | U12 & U14 HP Athletes – Pre-season – Sun Peaks, BC **OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Sun Peaks, BRITISH COLUMBIA

December 4 - December 13, 2025

u12 & u14 | High-Performance Development Camp: The Unlocked Potential

December 4 – December 13, 2025 | Sun Peaks, British Columbia

This isn’t just another ski camp. This is a targeted, high-octane immersion into the world of elite alpine racing. Our High-Performance Development Camp at Sun Peaks is meticulously designed to capitalize on the critical developmental window of U12 and U14 athletes. This is the moment to transform raw talent into tactical mastery and technical precision, building the foundation for a career in high-level ski racing. Our unique approach brings high-performing athletes together to train as a unit, encouraging and pushing each other to the next level of performance. This fun environment is designed to cultivate competitive spirits in a ‘TEAM’ atmosphere, while strengthening friendships as athletes work together to achieve their goals.

The WHY: Precision, Power, and the Pursuit of Excellence

The U12 and U14 age groups represent a pivotal stage in an athlete’s journey. It’s a phase characterized by significant physical growth and an increasing capacity for complex learning. Our program is built on three core pillars that leverage this unique developmental period:

    • Pillar 1: Technical Mastery in a “Big Mountain” Environment. The sheer scale and varied terrain of Sun Peaks provide the perfect classroom. We move beyond static gate training to focus on dynamic, technical free skiing on challenging terrain. This camp will instill the fundamental biomechanics of high-performance skiing—a fluid, adaptable stance, independent leg rotation, and precise fore-aft pressure management—all in a natural, ever-changing environment. Athletes will learn to adapt their technique to every condition, from boilerplate ice to fresh powder, building the kind of versatile, all-mountain skills that separate good racers from great ones.

 

    • Pillar 2: Tactical Intelligence and “Decision Training.” High-performance racing isn’t just about flawless turns; it’s about making split-second decisions at speed. Our camp introduces “decision training,” a methodology that teaches athletes to read the course, anticipate rhythm changes, and select the fastest line. Using a variety of drill courses, full-length sets, and video analysis, we empower athletes to take ownership of their racing, moving from simply reacting to the gates to proactively attacking the course with a well-thought-out plan. This develops not only faster skiing but a sharper, more strategic mind.

 

    • Pillar 3: The Complete Athlete: Physical and Mental Conditioning. Ski racing success is built on a foundation of physical readiness and mental fortitude. Our camp integrates off-snow conditioning, focusing on sport-specific mobility, core stability, and power transfer. We’ll introduce athletes to the importance of daily dynamic warm-ups and cool-downs. We will also introduce foundational mental skills, including visualization, positive self-talk, and goal-setting. Our holistic approach ensures that we are not just developing better skiers, but well-rounded, resilient young athletes.

 

 

Camp Structure: A Day-by-Day Blueprint for Success

 

This ten-day camp is a rigorous and rewarding progression, designed for maximum on-snow and off-snow benefit. Each day is a carefully planned blend of technical training, tactical application, and physical preparation.

Dates: Thursday, December 4 – Saturday, December 13, 2025
Location: Sun Peaks, British Columbia
Daily Schedule (Typical Day):

  • 7:00 AM: Wake-up & Breakfast.
  • 8:00 AM: Dryland Warm-up: Dynamic stretching and activation exercises.
  • 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: On-Snow Session 1:
    • Day 1-3: Technical Foundation: Intensive free skiing with targeted drills to perfect biomechanics. Coaches will use on-hill video analysis for immediate feedback.
    • Day 4-10: Tactical Application: Progression from technical drills to gate training (GS & SL). Courses will be set with a variety of terrain features and gate combinations to challenge athletes’ decision-making.
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Recovery: Time for a nutritious meal and a brief rest.
  • 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: On-Snow Session 2:
    • Technical Free Skiing: Applying morning learnings in a free-skiing environment.
    • Skill-Specific Drills: Targeted work on specific areas of improvement identified in the morning session.
    • Video Review: A crucial part of our program, athletes will review their performance with a coach, gaining a deeper understanding of their movements and identifying areas for growth.
  • 4:00 PM: Post-Ski Physical Training: Sport-specific strength, agility, and mobility work.
  • 6:00 PM: Dinner & Evening Session:
    • Team building activities.
    • Mental skills workshops: Topics will include goal setting, visualization, and race preparation.
    • Professional ski tuning tutorials: Athletes will learn to take ownership of their equipment, understanding the importance of sharp skis and a smooth base.
  • 9:00 PM: Lights Out.

Camp Progression:

  • Days 1-3: The Building Blocks. The focus is on establishing a rock-solid technical foundation. Athletes will spend significant time in technical free skiing, using a variety of drills to perfect their stance, balance, and carving mechanics.
  • Days 4-7: From Drills to Gates. We begin to introduce gate training, starting with simple drill courses and progressing to full-length GS and SL sets. We will continue to incorporate a variety of terrain and snow conditions to challenge athletes and improve adaptability.
  • Days 8-10: Race Simulation & Performance Tuning. The final phase of the camp is dedicated to race-day preparation. We’ll run full-length, timed courses under race-like conditions, including pre-race warm-ups and post-race debriefs. This is where we fine-tune their tactical approach and mental game, ensuring they leave with the confidence and skills needed to dominate their winter season.
**Schedule IS subject to adjustment base don Lead Coaches Discretion

This High-Performance Development Camp is the first step on a clear and consistent pathway to the next level. We’re not just training athletes; we’re building a new generation of racers who are technically precise, tactically brilliant, and mentally tough. This is where champions are forged.

Participant Eligibility and Standards Policy*

This policy outlines the minimum age and ability requirements for all participants of Catalyst Performance Camps. These standards are in place to ensure a safe, productive, and consistent experience for all campers and staff.

1. Minimum Age and Skills Requirement

To be eligible for enrollment, all campers must meet the following criteria as of the camp's official start date:

  • Minimum Age: Campers must be a minimum of 12 years of age. No exceptions will be made to this age requirement.
  • Skiing Proficiency: Campers must demonstrate the ability to ski confidently and safely. This includes:
    • Parallel Skiing: The ability to execute controlled, parallel turns on blue and black diamond terrain in a variety of snow conditions.
    • Lift Usage: The ability to load, ride, and unload chairlifts independently and without assistance.
    • Equipment Management: The ability to carry their own skis and equipment, particularly on chairlifts, at all times. This is especially critical for our glacier camps where this is a required task.

2. Acknowledgment of Responsibility

By enrolling a participant in the camp, the parent or legal guardian certifies that the participant meets all the minimum age and skill requirements set forth in this policy. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to accurately assess the camper's ability and maturity to meet these standards.

3. Camp Management's Right to Act

Catalyst Performance Camps reserves the right to remove any camper from the program who, in the sole judgment of the Camp Director or coaching staff, is unable to meet these standards or poses a safety risk to themselves or others. In such a case, no refund, either full or partial, will be issued.

Catalyst Performance Camps: Fee Agreement & Refund Policy

This document outlines the financial terms and conditions of your enrollment in a Catalyst Performance Camp.

1. Fee Payment

To secure your place in the camp, the full balance of the fee must be paid in full no less than six (6) weeks before the official start date of the camp. Failure to meet this payment deadline may result in the forfeiture of your spot.

2. Refund & Cancellation Policy

  • Refunds Before Camp Start: If you cancel your enrollment before the two (2) weeks before the camp's start date, you are entitled to a refund of the full amount you have paid, less a deposit percentage taken by the resort.
  • No Refunds can be processed inside the two (2) week buffer period before Camp Start: No portion of the fee is refundable on or after the official 2-week date of the camp.
  • Reason for Policy: This policy is necessary because Catalyst Performance Camps incurs significant, non-refundable expenses in advance, including but not limited to staff salaries, facility rentals, and other operational costs. These expenses are based on the number of confirmed participants and cannot be recovered after the camp has begun.

3. Assumption of Financial Responsibility

  • Full Obligation: Each camper, or their legal guardian, is responsible for the full camp fee and any additional costs or charges incurred.
  • No Reduction for Absence: The obligation to pay the full fee will not be reduced, prorated, or waived due to any withdrawal or absence from the camp for any reason, including but not limited to injury, illness, personal matters, or disciplinary expulsion.
  • Acknowledgement: By signing this agreement, you acknowledge and agree that you are not entitled to a refund if you are expelled from, withdraw from, or are absent for any portion of the camp.

4. Legal Costs

You understand and agree that if it becomes necessary for Catalyst Performance Camps to take legal action to enforce any provision of this Fee Agreement, you will be responsible for and will reimburse Catalyst Performance Camps for all legal costs incurred, including but not limited to attorney's fees and court costs.

LIABILITY RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Participant Name(s):

Date:

1. Acknowledgment of Risks

I, the undersigned , acknowledge that I am a participant, or the legal guardian of a minor participant, in a Catalyst Performance Camp (the "Camp"). I understand and fully accept that participation in skiing, ski racing, ski instruction, and all related activities (the "Activities") is a high-risk action sport.

I am aware of and voluntarily accept the numerous risks, dangers, and hazards inherent in the Activities. These risks include, but are not limited to:

  • Natural Conditions: Changing weather, variable snow and ice conditions, exposed rocks, earth, trees, tree wells, cliffs, crevasses, and other natural objects, some of which may be unmarked.
  • Man-Made Objects and Equipment: Impact or collision with lift towers, fences, snow-making equipment, grooming equipment, snowcats, snowmobiles, or other vehicles and structures.
  • Terrain and Surface Conditions: Variations in terrain that may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility, as well as changes in the skiing surface or sub-surface due to natural or artificial causes.
  • Human Factors: Collisions with other skiers, snowboarders, or participants; the negligence of other participants; and the failure of participants to ski or act safely or within designated areas.
  • Instruction and Supervision: The risks inherent in receiving and following instruction, and the potential for a participant to exceed their skill level.

I understand that these risks exist throughout the Camp, on all lifts, ski runs, trails, racecourses, and other facilities, and that many are unmarked. I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, and financial loss resulting from my or my child's participation.

2. Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims

In consideration of the Camp allowing my participation, or the participation of my minor child, and permitting the use of its facilities, I hereby agree to the following on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and assigns:

  • To Waive and Release: I WAIVE AND RELEASE all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action that I have or may have in the future against the Camp and its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, and all their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, and representatives (collectively, the "Released Parties").
  • From All Liability: I RELEASE the Released Parties from all liability for any loss, damage, expense, or injury, including death, that I or my child may suffer because of my or my child's participation in the Camp.

This release includes claims arising from any cause whatsoever, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE on the part of the Released Parties. This explicitly includes, but is not limited to, the failure of the Released Parties to safeguard or provide protection from the risks, dangers, and hazards of the Activities.

3. Indemnity Agreement

I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY the Released Parties from all liability, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, or expenses, including but not limited to legal fees, that may be brought against the Released Parties by a third party as a result of:

  • My or my childs participation in the Camp.
  • My or my childs use of any of the facilities within which the Camp operates.
  • My or my childs negligence or intentional misconduct.

4. Binding Effect

I agree that this Liability Release, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement is effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assigns in the event of my death or incapacity.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT. I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE.

Printed Name:

Date:

VENDOR

In entering into this Agreement I am not relying upon any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees other than what is set forth in this Agreement.

I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN RIGHTS TO WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS & REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES

Catalyst Performance Camps Inc., Catalyst Global Racing, Catalyst Holdings Corporation, each of their affiliated companies and subsidiaries, and His Majesty the King in Right of the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Yukon.