ALPINE SKIING
Brief Overview of the Activity
Chamonix Ski Alpin Racing is a sports association dedicated to competitive alpine ski racing. We are one of the 26 sections of the Chamonix Sports Club.
The ski club brings together 200 young athletes, supported by a team of 11 coaches and a management committee.
Our goal is simple: to train the next generation of alpine ski racers.
Activity Details
Location
Training takes place across the various ski areas in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley.
Sessions are held on dedicated training courses, including Les Planards, Le Tour–Vallorcine, Les Grands Montets, La Flégère–Le Brévent and Les Houches, depending on the age category, training group and snow conditions.
Equipment
Equipment to Be Provided
Gloves, beanie, goggles or sunglasses, helmet, skis, poles, ski boots… :)
Equipment Provided
The equipment provided depends on the age category.
For the relevant groups, this includes skis and equipment used on the training course, such as gates, protective equipment and timing equipment.
Maximum Group Size
12 athletes per group.
Coaching
All our coaches are qualified. They are ski instructors affiliated with the ESF (École du Ski Français) in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley.
Key Information at a Glance
The Alpine Ski Racing section offers a competition-focused training programme throughout the winter season, supervised by qualified instructors, with an emphasis on progression and enjoyment.
Training schedules are determined during the season according to winter and weather conditions. Sessions last approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on the age group.
| Section | Age Category | Year of Birth | Training Days | Time Slots | Fee | Licence | Federation Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ski Racing | U8 | 2019–2020 | Friday, Saturday and Wednesday. More than 50 days of skiing | To be completed | To be completed | Not included | ffs.fr |
| Alpine Ski Racing | U10 | 2017–2018 | Friday, Saturday and Wednesday. More than 50 days of skiing | To be completed | To be completed | Not included | ffs.fr |
| Alpine Ski Racing | U12 | 2015–2016 | Friday, Saturday and Wednesday + school training sessions | To be completed | To be completed | Not included | ffs.fr |
| Alpine Ski Racing | U14 | 2013–2014 | Depending on the training groups | To be completed | To be completed | Not included | ffs.fr |
| Alpine Ski Racing | U16 | 2011–2012 | Depending on the training groups | To be completed | To be completed | Not included | ffs.fr |
The FFS licence must be purchased directly through the federation's website (ffs.fr).
Registration
Registration mainly takes place during the Sports Forum.
Exception: To be specified.
CERFA health questionnaire: if there is at least ONE “YES” answer, a medical certificate must be provided before the first training session.
Contacts and Section Representatives
Chamonix Ski Alpin Racing Committee
| Position | Name | Contact |
| President | Florio Hummel-Azaïs | 06 85 53 17 39 · florio.hummel@orange.fr |
| Vice-President | Stéphane Balmat | |
| Treasurer | Aurélie Favret | |
| Secretary | Fujiko Sekino |
Email: skialpin@chamonixsport.com
Head Coach / Sports Director: Jérôme Balmat
