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.
Summer Dryland:
June – August exact dates TBD
Training sessions Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Alternating weeks Rollerskiing at Sage Willow complex and dryland at Lake Creek.
Fall Dryland:
Begins – October 16, 2023
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.
Training sessions three days a week.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. includes indoor strength and waxing.
- 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: 6-8
No ski experience is required.
Skiers are responsible for having both skate and classic equipment.
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.
- 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.