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25/26 Season Passes

Age Range: 9-17
Ability Level: Advanced, Expert
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM

This program is for athletes ready to level up. With coaching rooted in passion + precision, athletes train to compete in events such as Tahoe Race League, Far West, USASA, TJFS + IFSA Big Mountain. From GS / Slalom to Halfpipe, Slopestyle + Skier/Boarder Cross, each program builds the technical foundation and confidence to perform at a high level. 

Many Sierra athletes have progressed to collegiate programs, U.S. Ski Team + the X Games, proof of the power of expert coaching and consistent development.

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Programs Overview

Alpine Ski Racing

Athletes compete in The Tahoe Race Series and Far West events, traveling to other mountains while developing expert technique in the gates. Coaches are certified at the highest level and guide skiers through competitive race training and advanced skill development.

Minimum Requirements: Comfortably ski any terrain at Sierra and the desire to spend time training in a race environment.

Freestyle Ski + Snowboard

Athletes train to compete regionally + nationally in USASA events, developing their skills in Sierra’s terrain parks + freeride zones. Coaches prioritize safety, creativity + technical precision in the same program that launched Olympic Gold Medalists Maddie Bowman + Jamie Anderson.

Minimum Requirements: Comfortably ski or ride any terrain at Sierra, slide boxes, ride or ski switch on appropriate terrain + confidently land small to medium jumps.

Ski / Snowboard Cross

Athletes progress from USASA regional skier / snowboard cross competitions up through national events including USASA Nationals, Futures Tour + Rev Tour. Athletes train with expert coaches who focus on speed, strategy + technical precision in a competitive cross environment.

Minimum Requirements: Comfortably ski any terrain at Sierra and the desire to spend time training in a cross environment.

Snowboard 

Athletes train to master all-mountain skills in off-piste environments. While the team supports athletes who compete in the Tahoe Junior Freeride Series + Freeride Tour events, competition is never required.

Minimum Requirements: Comfortably ski or ride any terrain at Sierra + the desire to spend time training in an off-piste environment.

Team Rates

Pricing includes an Unlimited Season Pass

Full-Time Competition Team
Wed: 1-4PM | Thurs + Fri: 10 AM – 4 PM |
Weekends 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM*

$4,000

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Weekend Competition Team
Weekends: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM*

$3,550

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Mid-Week Competition Team
Wed: 1-4 PM | Thurs + Fri: 10 AM – 4 PM*

$2,525

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*Athletes must be fully geared + on-snow 15 minutes before meet time. 
Memberships, race fees + travel costs are not included. Competition participation is encouraged but never required, athletes compete only when cleared + ready by their coach. 

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Teams Information + FAQs

Full Competition Team Training Schedule

The Full Time Competition Teams train five days a week:
Wednesday: 1 – 4 PM
Thursday + Friday: 10 – 4 PM
Saturday + Sunday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

Athletes must be all geared up and on the snow 15 minutes before their meet time as teams will be leaving at their scheduled time.

Weekend Competition Team Training Schedule

The Weekend Competition Teams train 2 days a week:

Saturday + Sunday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

Athletes must be all geared up and on the snow 15 minutes before their meet time as teams will be leaving at their scheduled time.

Mid-Week Competition Team Training Schedule

The Mid-Week Competition Teams train three days a week

Wednesday: 1 – 4 PM
Thursday + Friday: 10 – 4 PM

Athletes must be all geared up and on the snow 15 minutes before their meet time as teams will be leaving at their scheduled time.

Coach Consistency

Each team benefits from dedicated coaches on both Saturdays + Sundays, ensuring consistent guidance and long-term skill development.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not included—please pack a nutritious lunch + snacks or provide lunch money. Coaches will not be available to eat lunch with your athletes. Please talk to your coach in the morning to see when to meet your athlete to take them for lunch, if needed.

If you’d like your athlete to manage their own lunch + return independently, please ask our coaches to complete our “Lunch Waiver.” 

Drop off + Pick Up

Drop off and pick up are on-snow in front of the Solstice Plaza, next to the Easy Rider Chairlift. Look for the flags. 

Does my child have to compete if they are on the team?

Competing is optional; athletes are not required to compete. 

What kind of certifications do coaches have?

All teams are led by PSIA, USSA or USASA-certified instructors (or international equivalent) trained to coach competitive skiers + snowboarders. Coaches travel to events when 5+ athletes are participating. 

Does my Teams tuition cover competition fees/memberships?

Your fees to join the Sierra Competition Teams do not cover Far West/USSA/USASA membership, race fees, travel costs or lift tickets at other resorts. 

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Sierra Education Foundation (SEF)

This community non-profit helps support the Sierra Teams. Find more details about the foundation + scholarship opportunities on the SEF Website.

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Still have questions?

Contact us at 530-543-3108 or PassOffice@sierraattahoe.com.