• 70% coached/directed freeriding
• 30% coached drills

• Intermediate to advanced
• Confident in most terrain
• Able to link turns, utilizing both toe-side and heel-side edges

• Must be able to load/unload and ride the chair unaccompanied (may ride chair without an adult)
• Must participate independently without direct adult supervision for short periods
• Able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied
• Must be able to participate in a full day of training without parent interaction

• Board: At least 1 board in good, well-tuned condition designed for versatility and progression across a variety of terrain and conditions
• Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order
• Protection: Helmet required; back protector and mouth guard are recommended.

• Some options through USASA North Tahoe Series. Please communicate with the Head Coach.
• If your athlete is planning to compete, they must add PLUS Fridays to the enrollment.
• Athlete’s families are responsible for any membership and competition fees.

• Midweek and PLUS Fridays: Athletes take one short snack break and as needed water breaks. Parents are expected to provide the athlete with a healthy, hearty pocket snack (no candy).
• Weekend/Holiday Teams: We take quick water and bathroom breaks as needed. One hearty snack break is provided with the program. Parents can provide additional pocket snacks as necessary.

Returning families will receive a direct link to the Online Store from Team Palisades Tahoe admin. Once you have received your link, use the table below to confirm the meeting times, season dates, base area, registration category tile, and program selection options to complete your registration.

New athlete families must complete the application process before registering for a program.

The Snowboard Sport/Development program is designed to help riders develop strong fundamental skills, learn to be part of a team, and gain joy and passion for snowboarding from the sport rider to introduction to competition. Coaches focus on progressive skill acquisition/development, knowledge of the snowboarder’s responsibility code and safe riding, respect for the mountain, and having fun. Each participant will gain a solid foundation that will enable them to continue with one of our competitive snowboard programs and will also have confidence and a life-long love of riding. The Alpine and KT Cups are great fun for all the participants as a fantastic introduction to competitive freeride. With a top three finish in the Cup series, an athlete can earn consideration for the Snowboard Comp Team. Training includes Freeride, Snowboard Cross, and Park & Pipe. Riders should expect to train out of the Palisades Village base.

The Snowboard Sport/Development team is designed for non-competitive athletes.

• 70-90% coached/directed freeriding
• 10-30% coached drills

• Intermediate to Expert
• Confident on all terrain

• Must be able to load/unload and ride the chair unaccompanied (may ride chair without an adult)
• Must participate independently without direct adult supervision
• Able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied
• Must be able to participate in a full day of training without parent interaction

Athletes should aim to attend 75% of the scheduled training sessions to ensure steady progress and a successful season.

• Board: At least 1 board in good, well-tuned condition
• Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order
• Protection: Helmet required; back protector and mouth guard are recommended.

Athletes 10 years or older are not supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, ride and/or load chairs unaccompanied.

• Weekend Snowboard Sport/Development athletes are eligible to compete in the Palisades Tahoe Cup (Alpine Cup or KT Cup) at the guidance and approval of the Snowboard Sport/Development Head Coach.
• Midweek Snowboard Sport/Development-only athletes are not eligible for competitions.
• Athletes interested in more exposure to competition should consider joining a Competitive Team.

Athletes are taking short snack and water breaks. Lunch is not provided. Parents are expected to provide the athlete with a healthy snack and lunch or card to purchase.

Returning families will receive a direct link to the Online Store from Team Palisades Tahoe admin. Once you have received your link, use the table below to confirm the meeting times, season dates, base area, registration category tile, and program selection options to complete your registration.

New athlete families must complete the application process before registering for a program.

• U12: Ages 10-11 by December 31.
• U15|U21: Ages 12-21 by December 31.

• 70-90% coached/directed freeriding
• 10-30% coached drills

Team Palisades Tahoe recommends 3-5 sessions per week of riding or training depending upon the athlete’s age, number of seasons in sport to date and their goals. We encourage athletes to ride as it makes sense for your household dynamics and to support the competitive desires of your athlete. There is no “magic” number of training sessions, nor is there a minimum requirement, just a guide based upon development success and competitive objectives.

• Advanced / Expert
• Confident on all terrain

• Must be able to load/unload and ride the chair unaccompanied (may ride chair without an adult)
• Must participate independently without direct adult supervision
• Able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied
• Must be able to participate in a full day of training without parent interaction

Athletes should aim to attend 75% of the scheduled training sessions to ensure steady progress and a successful season.

• Board: At least 1 board in good, well-tuned condition. We frequently use larger and stiffer boards designed for powder and varying conditions.
• Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order
• Protection: Helmet required; back protector and mouth guard are recommended.

Athletes 10 years or older are not supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, ride and/or load chairs unaccompanied.

Competition level athletes.

U12/U15/U19 Comp Teams:

• TJFS/IFSA competition based – for athletes who intend to compete with regularity

U21 Comp Team:

• Programming for Adult tour athletes is primarily IFSA 4-star events (few exceptions) as a pathway to the Freeride World Tour (FWT)

• Competition entries/registration are the responsibility of the competing athlete at the guidance of the Team Manager/Head Coach.
• Competitions may require travel to other mountains (day trips or overnight trips).
• Team Travel: Athlete’s family or adult athlete is responsible for one share of coach and athlete costs divided over all Team travel participants.

Athletes are taking short snack and water breaks. Lunch is not provided. Parents are expected to provide the athlete with a healthy snack.

Returning families will receive a direct link to the Online Store from Team Palisades Tahoe admin. Once you have received your link, use the table below to confirm the meeting times, season dates, base area, registration category tile, and program selection options to complete your registration.

New athlete families must complete the application process before registering for a program.

• 70-90% coached/directed freeskiing/freeriding
• 10-30% coached drills

Team Palisades Tahoe recommends 3-5 sessions per week of skiing/riding or training depending upon the athlete’s number of seasons in sport to date and their goals. We encourage athletes to ski/ride as it makes sense for your household dynamics and to support the competitive desires of your athlete. There is no “magic” number of training sessions, nor is there a minimum requirement, just a guide based upon development success and competitive objectives.

• Advanced to Expert
• Confident on all terrain on and off-piste
• Two-week trial period for all new members to The Palisades Park & Pipe Team – ski and snowboarder athletes.

• Must be able to load/unload and ride the chair unaccompanied (may ride chair without an adult)
• Must participate independently without direct adult supervision for short periods
• Able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied
• Must be able to participate in a full day of training without parent interaction

Athletes should aim to attend 75% of the scheduled training sessions to ensure steady progress and a successful season.

• Skis/Boards: At least 1 pair of Park skis and/or board in good condition. Ideally 1 other for pipe specific training that is not used on rails.
• Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order
• Protection: Helmet required; back protector and mouth guard are recommended.

Athletes 10 years or older are not supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, ride and/or load chairs unaccompanied.

• Athletes compete in Slopestyle, Rail Jam, and Half Pipe.
• Competition entries/registration are the responsibility of the competing athlete at the guidance of the Team Manager/Head Coach.
• Competitions may require travel to other mountains (day trips or overnight trips).
• Team Travel: Athlete’s family is responsible for one share of coach and athlete costs divided over all Team travel participants.

Athletes are taking short snack and water breaks. Lunch is not provided. Parents are expected to provide the athlete with a healthy snack.

Returning families will receive a direct link to the Online Store from Team Palisades Tahoe admin. Once you have received your link, use the table below to confirm the meeting times, season dates, base area, registration category tile, and program selection options to complete your registration.

New athlete families must complete the application process before registering for a program.

• 70-90% coached/directed freeskiing/freeriding or course training.
• 10-30% coached drills

Team Palisades Tahoe recommends 3-5 sessions per week of skiing/riding or training depending upon the athlete’s number of seasons in sport to date and their goals. We encourage athletes to ski/ride as it makes sense for your household dynamics and to support the competitive desires of your athlete. There is no “magic” number of training sessions, nor is there a minimum requirement, just a guide based upon development success and competitive objectives.

• Advanced to Expert
• Confident on all terrain on and off-piste
• Two-week trial period for all new members to the Skier Boarder Cross Competitive Team

• Must be able to load/unload and ride the chair unaccompanied (may ride chair without an adult)
• Must participate independently without direct adult supervision for short periods
• Able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied
• Must be able to participate in a full day of training without parent interaction

Athletes should aim to attend 75% of the scheduled training sessions to ensure steady progress and a successful season.

• Skis/Boards: At least 1 pair of Race or Park skis and/or board in good, well-tuned condition
• Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order
• Protection: Helmet required; back protector and mouth guard are recommended.

Athletes 10 years or older are not supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, ride and/or load chairs unaccompanied.

• Athletes compete in Ski and Boarder cross events: USASA, NorAM, Futures Series
• Competition entries/registration are the responsibility of the competing athlete at the guidance of the Team Manager/Head Coach.
• Competitions may require travel to other mountains (day trips or overnight trips).
• Team Travel: Athlete’s family is responsible for one share of coach and athlete costs divided over all Team travel participants.

Athletes are taking short snack and water breaks. Lunch is not provided. Parents are expected to provide the athlete with a healthy snack and lunch.

Returning families will receive a direct link to the Online Store from Team Palisades Tahoe admin. Once you have received your link, use the table below to confirm the meeting times, season dates, base area, registration category tile, and program selection options to complete your registration.

New athlete families must complete the application process before registering for a program.