When can U14s start racing each season?
Rule- USA
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard
- Alpine ski racing
- U14
- Ages 12-13
- 2026 Alpine Competition Guide
- 2025-26 season
- Parents
Under the 2026 Alpine Competition Guide's start limitations, U16 and younger athletes (including U14s) may not begin racing until the second full weekend in December.
The competition year runs July 1 to June 30, and your child's age class for the whole competition year is set by year of birth.
Added 21 Oct 2026