Team Overview

The Prep team meets 3 sessions per week, with most practices held at the Lake Creek Training Center. Training includes 1 day a week summer dryland team sessions, in addition to 3 days per week fall dryland and on-snow sessions in the winter.

Prep team skiers train in both classic and skate techniques and have the option to participate in dryland and on-snow training camps. No ski experience is required for participation. SVSEF has transportation options available to and from practice. Transportation questions should be directed to kelley@svsef.org.

Transportation questions should be directed to kelley@svsef.org.

Summer Dryland:
June 12 – August 21, 2024
Training sessions Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Alternating weeks Rollerskiing at Sage Willow complex and dryland at Lake Creek.

Fall Dryland:
Begins – October 14, 2024
Training sessions three days a week Mon/Wed/Fri 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

On-Snow:
Transition to on-snow training is dependent on snowpack; start date is variable. Season ends on March 14, 2025.
Training sessions three days a week.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. includes indoor strength and waxing.

Pass & Membership:
  • An age-appropriate U.S. Ski & Snowboard license is required in addition to base tuition fees.
  • Required BCRD passes are included in team fees and are provided by the team.
Age:

Grades: 6-8

Skill Prerequisites:

No ski experience is required.

Equipment:

Skiers are responsible for having both skate and classic equipment. 

  • Classic skis should be waxable (no skins or fishscales)
  • 2 pairs of poles
  • Combi boots ok.

Lease programs and purchases facilitated by staff.  Equipment can be supplied on a per-need basis.

Travel & Competitions:

Competition is not required, but a number of opportunities are available for athletes to participate in local and regional ski events, commensurate with development and age.

Sport: Cross Country
Age: Grades: 6-8
Ability Level: No ski experience is required for participation.
Enrollment Limit: 45
Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 10:1
Price: $2,850
  • An age-appropriate U.S. Ski & Snowboard license is required in addition to base tuition fees.
  • Required BCRD passes are included in team fees and are provided by the team.
Head Coach: Kelley Yeates
Team Jackets & SVSEF Apparel:

Optional team ski jackets, training pants, race suits, and ski hats are available for purchase during the season.

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