BHS skiers get ready

The ALSRA, an independent non-profit organization, consists of the parents on the ski teams. This year’s team includes young skiers from Baker City and Union County according to secretary Gundula O’Neal.

O’Neal said the program is for youngsters age 7 and older who want to improve their skiing skills with having fun.

The teams are divided into three divisions — interscholastic, mitey mite and mini mites.

• Interscholastic — This program is for any student in high school, junior high or middle school. The program consists of four hours of coaching each Saturday from Dec. 1 through Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Membership cost is $200, plus the $30 cost of membership in the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association.

• Mitey Mites — This program is for beginning or returning racers age 12 and younger. The program’s priorities are safety, fun and learning.

The child’s skiing ability should include a strong wedge turn and the ability to ski with a group.

The program includes four hours of coaching and training each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. between Dec. 2 and March 11.

Races are scheduled at Anthony Lakes, Bluewood, and McCall. For those unable to travel to races in other areas, coaching will be provided on those Saturdays at Anthony.

Mitey Mite team tuition is $225 per person, and $175 for additional children.

• Mini Mites — This program consists of two hours of ski lessons and snow play for novice skiers ages 5 to 7, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon between Dec. 2 and Feb. 24.

At least one parent from each family will be needed to help ride the chair lift and to follow the group during lessons.

To participate in the program the child must be able to ski Broadway with a wedge turn.

Tuition is $90 per child.

More information is available by e-mailing O’Neal at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it