Alpine Big Mountain
Based at Alpine. This team is for kids that want to ski hard & hone their skills to ski at a high level.
| Ability Level: | Intermediate Advanced/Expert |
|---|---|
| Sport: | Freeride Ski |
| Age Range: | 9-18 |
| Offered: | Weekends & Holidays / Friday Add-On |
| Location: | Alpine |
The Alpine Big Mountain Sport Team is for kids that want to ski hard and hone their skills in order to ski at their highest level.
This program is available to skiers ages 9 to 18. This team is for all the kids who love to ski for the pure fun and challenge inherent to our favorite sport and the winter environment. Sport Team athletes have the opportunity to compete in our team's Big Mountain Alpine Cup events.
In addition to being a stand-alone, ski improvement and fun program, the Sport Team is designed to be a development program for athletes interested in moving onto the Palisades Tahoe Competition Team. The Alpine Cup is great fun for all the participants but, further, it is a fantastic introduction to competitive big mountain. With a top-three finish in the Alpine Cup, an athlete can earn consideration for the Comp Team.
As members of the Alpine Big Mountain Ski Teams, athletes can expect to gain knowledge in many areas including general alpine skiing skills, equipment care and introduction to tuning, big mountain ski technique and tactics, technical fundamentals, aerial skills, activation and warmup, intro to nutrition, big mountain protocol and etiquette, and all-mountain safety.
Team fees DO NOT include a season pass. Purchase of the Ikon Pass is required.
As members of the Alpine Big Mountain Ski Teams, athletes can expect to gain knowledge in many areas including general alpine skiing skills, equipment care and introduction to tuning, big mountain ski technique and tactics, technical fundamentals, aerial skills, activation and warmup, intro to nutrition, big mountain protocol and etiquette, and all-mountain safety.
Questions?
Call 530-452-7270 or email teams@palisadestahoe.com.
All participant families, both new and returning, are expected to review and adhere to all program guidelines.
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This program is available to skiers ages 9 to 18. This team is for all the kids who love to ski for the pure fun and challenge inherent to our favorite sport and the winter environment. Sport Team athletes have the opportunity to compete in our team's Big Mountain Alpine Cup events.
In addition to being a stand-alone, ski improvement and fun program, the Sport Team is designed to be a development program for athletes interested in moving onto the Palisades Tahoe Competition Team. The Alpine Cup is great fun for all the participants but, further, it is a fantastic introduction to competitive big mountain. With a top-three finish in the Alpine Cup, an athlete can earn consideration for the Comp Team.
As members of the Alpine Big Mountain Ski Teams, athletes can expect to gain knowledge in many areas including general alpine skiing skills, equipment care and introduction to tuning, big mountain ski technique and tactics, technical fundamentals, aerial skills, activation and warmup, intro to nutrition, big mountain protocol and etiquette, and all-mountain safety.
Team fees DO NOT include a season pass. Purchase of the Ikon Pass is required.
As members of the Alpine Big Mountain Ski Teams, athletes can expect to gain knowledge in many areas including general alpine skiing skills, equipment care and introduction to tuning, big mountain ski technique and tactics, technical fundamentals, aerial skills, activation and warmup, intro to nutrition, big mountain protocol and etiquette, and all-mountain safety.
Questions?
Call 530-452-7270 or email teams@palisadestahoe.com.
All participant families, both new and returning, are expected to review and adhere to all program guidelines.
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Programming
23/24 Programming
| AM Big Mountain Sport & Comp | Full Time | Friday Add-On |
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| Dates | December 9 2023 - April 7 2024 | December 15 2023 - March 29 2024 |
| Schedule | 8:45am-2:15pm | See Teams Communications |
| Offered Training | Weekend & Holidays | Fridays |
Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines
| Expectations | |
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| Pass | Must purchase Ikon Pass. |
| Age | Must be 9 as of Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Maturity |
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| Equipment | Skis: 1 pair of all-mountain skis regularly tuned Boots: must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order Protection: Helmet (mandatory) and back protector (highly recommended) |
| Schedule | Team Calendar |
| Friday Training | Requires being registered for Friday Add-On |
| Participation | Sport Team: Athletes are expected to participate in 66% - 75% of the offered training |
| Annual Training Plan | 70-90% coached/directed freeskiing 10-30% coached drills |
| Pick Up / Drop Off | Communicated by Manager through team platform |
| Supervision | Athletes 9 & older are NOT supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, to ride and/or load chairs unaccompanied. |
| Break/Snack | We take quick snack/water breaks |
| Lunch | Lunch is not provided. Parents are expected to provide the athlete with a healthy snack & nutritious lunch. |
| Licenses/Dues | For Competition Team, must have current Competitor membership to Tahoe Freeride and if competing nationally, with IFSA. |
| Competitions | For Sport Team only Alpine Cups. |
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| Communication | DRIVN subscription required for Training and Communication, please contact your Team Manager or the Team Administrative office for access. |
| Challenging Weather | Our goal is to ski every calendared Team day. Teams are delayed or canceled on occasion due to weather & operations. Team schedule adjustments will be communicated through Team communication platforms as information is readily available. |
| Program Placement | Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of the Team Manager. |
| Registration | New athletes must submit an online application. Invitations to enroll will be sent by email to eligible applicants until programs reach capacity. |
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