The U12 alpine programs are for assertive young skiers ages 10-12 and is focused on developing increasingly refined alpine skills. WVBBTS winter programs run from late November to the end of March. Training is every weekend and includes the Holiday Break and February Vacation weeks (Massachusetts or New Hampshire)

We provide a fun, yet structured learning environment that emphasizes racing skills and techniques in all types of conditions and terrain. All athletes in the U12s compete throughout the season, in a limited number of open USSS events in NH,  and a focus on the Northern Division NHARA Qualifiers. WVBBTS U12 athletes strive to win the Overall Team Trophy at the NHARA Finals and at the NHARA State Championships, as well as to individually qualify for the U12 NHARA State Team. Our most dedicated U12 athletes strive to earn an invitation to the Francis Piche's Invitational.
 

2023/2024 U12 Program (YOB 2012 & 2013) Fees: Early Bird $2,505 – Regular Rate $3,006

Born in St-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada Fred chose skiing over hockey reluctantly as a kid. Fred is an alumnus of WVA and raced at the NorAm and Eastern Cup levels.  He went on to race for Plymouth State where he was a 3-year captain and earned All-America honors all 4 years.  Fred briefly worked as the race rep for Tecnica / Volkl in 2001/2002 before going back to school to get his MBA. Fred and his wife Janine have 2 girls, Sajolene (Sage) and Leighton, both in the BBTS program, and hope they find the same love of the sport as their parents. This is Fred’s second stint coaching at WVBBTS and he is a level 200 coach. The DeBaets family lives in Brentwood NH and Fred is a portfolio manager at a private firm in Waltham MA. Fred may be reached at fdebaets@wvbbts.org