Slalom

Keep your knees up high. Come on!

Out, then in.

Lyz, practice at the side. You're in everyone's way.

Like a ski! Go on.

Positions.

On tiptoes.

More explosive!

Good.

Go back to the others.

Justine, knees up.

Hup, hup.

Faster.

2, 3! Come on!

Eyes front. I won't tell you again.

Look ahead, not at your feet.

Lyz!

Lyz!

Rat-a-tat! Explosive!

- Why are you here? - Aren't you cold?

No.

I spoke to the principal and I left you a few things.

You're lucky, you know?

I didn't think you'd leave so soon.

Lopez!

If you wanna go home, now's the time.

Come on, let's start again.

Hey, stop it.

Lyz, your jacket.

Welcome.

Look what I found.

From last year.

You'll forget your head next time.

Look... it's already a mess here.

The school lets us use this place.

We spent a lot on the rest.

It's the best.

Do you like Max?

Justine!

You'll have 10 hours of sport a week, on top of classes and weekend training.

We'll build up your muscles, then go up the mountain.

We'll see what you're made of.

- Not interested. - Are you a lesbian?

Why "hush"? You scared of Fred?

Hey, listen to me.

The race schedule.

There are 20 till April. 6 count for the IFS rankings.

We start with the regional circuit, then the French Cup,

and end with La Galise for the European Cup.

The main thing is to go for it,

to give it your all, surpass yourself,

not be scared to commit,

and not hurt yourself. That's very important.

Lilou is in charge of the classes.

I know it's not your thing, but you must

study, too. Here, girls.

OK, what is the goal?

What's the goal?

If you make it, it's the Olympic Games.

Every athlete's dream.

- When did you start skiing? - 4.

Lopez!

You need to qualify first.

Get undressed.

Lyz Lopez, age: 15. 5 foot 2.

Dislocated right shoulder in 2013.

- You trained in Lyon? - Yes.

Do I take this off?

No. Get on the scales.

You must give 100%.

We'll push you hard.

110 pounds.

Don't worry. Turn to the side.

You'll have to slim down, too.

Are you regular?

- When did you start menstruating? - 13.

OK, take this.

1 tablespoonful twice a day.

You must gain muscle mass.

2 pounds a week, OK?

Of powder?

No! Of muscle.

You're a bit behind the others.

- Will you manage? - Yeah.

Get dressed.

Lindsey Vonn's trajectory is very tight.

Yes, her trajectory is a bit short .

Remember to turn out the lights!

Lock the door and clean your shoes

Turn off the hot water!

Was that deliberate?

When will you get through all those gates, dammit?

See the guy behind you?

He's the French team's coach.

He thinks you don't belong here.

And that pisses me off.

Screw you! C'mon, go back up.

This ain't a vacation.

Don't be as shit as her!

Lopez!

OK, Fred?

- Who is it? - Tom.

Go on.

It's the start of the season. We'll have nothing left at this rate.

Just patch it up.

Is Fred always like that?

Yeah.

He crushes you, you listen and you get better.

Does it work?

With some.

Not with you?

I don't know.

- Where you going? - The pool.

Isn't training intense enough?

No.

You giving 100%?

No, I'm pacing myself.

OK, speed up!

C'mon, let's go!

Justine...

Do you want to go home? Lean on your left leg.

Close your eyes and hold it there.

Isn't it right?

Nope.

She's good for nothing.

Max, do your exercise.

How old are you two?

OK, contract your thighs.

It's the same on skis.

Deep breaths.

Tighten your abs. They're soft.

More!

That's it.

Good.

OK up there?

Go on, keep it up.

Shit, I'm dead.

- Can I try? - Yep.

- Gotta be real gentle. - Oh, yeah.

- Hard, isn't it? - Yeah.

You're good at it.

Skiing is my passion.

Hang on.

- What time do we go on Monday? - 7 AM.

- Up the mountain? - We'll see.

- Is your mom taking you? - No, I'll hitch.

Why? Are you on your own?

She's working in Marseille now.

In Marseille?

She just got the job.

Well, call us if you have a problem.

- Have a good weekend. - Goodnight.

Hitching at her age...

Thanks.

Had your grades?

Yeah, 12 out of 20 in French, 14 in mathematics.

- Your card. - And you, Lyz?

- 16 and 18. - Well, that's good.

- Without trying. - Here.

Justine doesn't want to be

a champion, just a ski instructor.

Like me.

Don't tell Fred that.

She said you want to be a winner.

Yeah, I want to make it to the top.

Why?

I just want to.

Hello.

Yeah, I'm OK.

I just got back.

- Can you hear me? - Yes.

Are you coping with the cooking, the washing and so on?

Yeah, I can look after myself.

Well, you're not used to doing it,

so I'm asking. Oh, that's what I wanted to say.

Remember Uncle Milou? Well, he's in the hospital.

I have lots of work. It brings in the money

because without the rent money, it's not easy.

I mean, life isn't just a ski pass, you know.

Are you listening?

Yes! If there's a real problem, I'll ask Dad to pay the child support.

It's not that simple and I don't want you getting involved.

So why mention it?

I mention it, Lyz, so that you realize

the effort I'm making.

Do you understand the sacrifice I'm making for you? You seem to think

that everything is simple, but actually...

Shit!

Hey, Lyz, your vest!

Get ready.

Hurry up!

Let's go!

Don't let me down over this little race.

I wanna see what you're made of or you go home!

Go for it! In and out!

Ready?

Go on!

Team FL World Cup's newest recruit begins this regional race.

It's my birthday next week.

- Will you come? - You inviting me 'cause I won?

What do you think?