Ski & Snowboard Cross Team

Ability Level:	Intermediate Advanced/Expert
Sport:	Ski/Snowboard Racing
Age Range:	11-21
Offered:	Weekends & Holidays / Full Time
Location:	Palisades

This is a program for strong independent skiers & snowboarders ages 11 – 21. Mainly based at Palisades but will occasionally have Alpine days as well.

This program is for those who want to improve their racing abilities in a competitive skier/boarder cross atmosphere. SXBX courses have rollers, jumps, and banked turns. We offer start-gate training, gate training with features and without, Woodward training, and we work on all-mountain skiing and riding to develop strong, competitive athletes. In this program, athletes are given the opportunity to reach their own goals including striving for the NORAM events, Rev Tour events, USASA events, national championships, and the US Cross Team. Team fees DO NOT include a season pass. Purchase of the Ikon Pass is required.

Questions?
Call 530-452-7270 or email teams@palisadestahoe.com. DRIVN subscription required for Training and Communication, please contact your Team Manager or the Team Administrative office for access.

All participant families, both new and returning, are expected to review and adhere to all program guidelines.
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Programming

22/23 Programming

Ski & Board Cross Program	Full Time	Weekend & Holiday
Dates	Dec 2022 - April 2023	Dec 2022 - April 2023
Schedule	See Teams Communications	8:45am-2:30pm
Offered Training	5 days per week	Weekends & Holidays

Program Guidelines

Ski Snowboard Cross Expectations
Pass	Must purchase Ikon Pass. Ikon Base Pass may conflict with team dates.
Age	Must be 11-21 years old as of December 31, 2023
Skill Prerequisite	Confident on all terrain; two week trial period for all new members to Ski Cross Team
Maturity	Must be able to ride and load/ride chair unaccompanied Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied Must be able to participate in a full day of training without parent interaction
Equipment	Skis/Boards: At least 1 pair of race skis and/or board in good, well-tuned condition Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order Protection: Helmet & Back Protector (Recommended)
Schedule	Team Calendar via DRIVN: request access through Teams office
Friday Training	Requires being registered for the Weekend & Holiday Team whether pre-competition or supplemental
Participation	Athletes are expected to participate in 50% or more of the offered training
Annual Training Plan	70-90% coached/directed riding 10-30% coached drills
Pick Up / Drop Off	Communicated by Head Coach through Team Platform
Supervision	Athletes 11 & older are NOT supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, to ride and/or load chair unaccompanied.
Lunch	Lunch is not provided. Parents are expected to provide the athlete with a healthy snack & nutritious lunch.
Competition	Dependent on competition level; athletes will have the opportunity to compete locally, nationally, & internationally.
Travel	Dependent on competition level.
Parents	Required to attend parent orientation Required to remain on-site during team This is not a beginner/first-timers program. Children must meet the skill prerequisite & enjoy winter sports. You must dress your child warmer than you dress yourself. Must complete Team Agreement (Code of Conduct) Must remain actively engaged with Team communication method(s) and check schedule/updates regularly.
Communication	Parents must maintain an active account with DRIVN after enrollment is complete; request access through the Teams office.
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 DRIVN as information is readily available.
Placement	Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of the Team Manager.
Team Uniform	Purchase of Team Uniform is optional.

Program Expectations

Ski Snowboard Cross Expectations
Registration	New Athletes must submit an online application. Invitations to enroll will be sent by email to eligible applicants until programs reach capacity.

Download the Palisades Ski & Snowboard Cross Team Calendar

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