Porters: Porters Alpine Race Team

Hone in the art of ski racing by joining the Porters Alpine Race Team, designed for kids 6-17 who are keen to improve their alpine racing skills.

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Porters Race Team is on again in 2026! The Porters Race Team is designed to improve skiing ability, whilst learning the fundamentals of ski racing. Working with professionally trained race coaches, we will provide a safe learning environment for ski training, racing and recreational skiing, encouraging a strong focus on skill development. 

Dates:

July School Holidays:

  • 1st week: 6th-10th July (Mon-Fri)
  • 2nd week: 16th-19th July (Thu-Sun)

Friday, Sat & Sun after school holidays:

  • 24th-26th July
  • 31st July-2nd August
  • 7th-9th August
  • 14th-16th August
  • 21st-23rd August
  • 28th-30th August
  • 4th-6th September

What’s Included:

- 30 days of race coaching
- 5-hour lessons per day (weather dependent)
- Early start from 8:00 AM when possible (weather dependent)
- Gate training with timing gear
- Free ski training
- Video analysis
- Freeride aspect included
- Free registration for Porters school races
- Porters Race Team Ski jacket loaned for the season
- Workshop deals at Porters
- Race tuning deals at Gnomes
- A Race Team Hoody
Any participant or parent who is purchasing a race programme for their child is eligible for a Porters season pass at Super Earlybird rates. Please email office@skiporters.co.nz after purchase to organise this.

Cost: $3,500 (payment plans available)

Audience: Kids who are 6–17 years old, must be comfortable skiing on any kind of lift, must be comfortable skiing the entire mountain, must have own helmet and goggles, Race suit (optional), & SL protection gear (optional)

    Address
    Porters Alpine Resort Highway 73 Castle Hill Canterbury
    06 July 2026 at 9:00 am