Overview
The Prep Progression team meets 4 sessions per week during the winter in association with regular Prep Team practices. Most practices are held at the Lake Creek Training Center, where skiers are assigned a storage locker. Training includes summer dryland team sessions and individual training, in addition to fall dryland and winter on-snow sessions.
Prep Pro is for competitively driven, experienced skiers (U14 and older) seeking more individualized training and competition opportunities. Prep Pro serves as a competitive bridge program from the Prep team to Comp team. SVSEF has transportation options available to and from regular Prep practices.
Questions should be directed to kelley@svsef.org.
Prep progression athletes function as part of the Prep team, with additional training, camp and competition opportunities offered.
Summer Dryland:
June 10, 2025 – August 20, 2025
Training sessions two days a week plus two to four optional training sessions with the Comp Team. This will allow our U16 athletes in particular, the ability to train with their racing peers throughout the summer.
Tuesdays (rollerskiing) 8:30-10:00am
Wednesday Prep Sessions 4:30-6:00pm
Joint Comp Team sessions TBD
Fall Dryland:
Begins – October 15, 2025
Training sessions four days a week (Mon/Wed/Fri with Prep Team, Saturday Prep Progression sessions). Also optional one day/week morning strength with Comp Team.
On-Snow:
Transition to on-snow training is dependent on snow pack; start date is variable.
Training sessions four days a week.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. includes indoor strength and waxing (with Prep Team).
Saturdays (when competitions don’t conflict (times vary)). Access to Comp Team sessions one to two times a week.
On-snow season ends March 13, 2026.
- 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.
Grades: 7-8
Team members must have experience in cross country skiing.
- Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied.
- Must be able to care for and maintain all ski equipment.
- Responsible and accountable for hydration, nutrition, and proper layering for any weather.
- Respect teammates, coaches, parents, and all mountain employees at all times.
- Complete knowledge of Mountain Safety Policies.
- Must adhere to SVSEF’s Code of Conduct.
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.
Competition is encouraged, and a number of opportunities are available for an array of local and regional ski events, commensurate with development and age.
- 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.
Optional team ski jackets, training pants, race suits, and ski hats are available for purchase during the season.