Age Range: 9-17
Ability Level: Advanced, Expert
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.
Programs Overview
The following programs are offered
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, amongst others.
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 (Weekends Only)
Athletes progress from USASA regional skier/snowboard cross competitions up through national events. 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.
Big Mountain Team
Athletes focus on skiing + riding big moutnain terrain at a high level, including (but not mandatory) competing at TJFS competitions around the lake. Athletes in this program will get to hone their skills while skiing trees, bumps + Huckleberry Canyon.
Minimum Requirements: Comfortably ski or ride any terrain at Sierra + the desire to spend time training in an off-piste environment.
Pricing
Competition Team Rates
Pricing includes an Unlimited Season Pass
You will select your desired discipline (Alpine, Freestyle, Big Mountain, etc.) at checkout.
The minimum skill requirement for the Competition Team is the athlete must be able to link turns comfortably on any terrain at Sierra-at-Tahoe (on- and off-piste) and have a desire to compete. It is very important for the athlete to have the maturity needed to deal with the stress they might feel when competing.
Full-Time Competition Team
Wed: 1-4 PM | Thurs + Fri: 10 AM – 4 PM |
Weekends: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM*
$4,050
Weekend Competition Team
Weekends: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM*
$3,600
Mid-Week Competition Team
Wed: 1-4 PM | Thurs + Fri: 10 AM – 4 PM*
$2,550
*Athletes must be fully geared up + on snow 15 minutes before meet time.
Memberships, race fees + travel fees are not included. Competition participation is encouraged but never required, athletes compete only when cleared + ready by their coach.
Teams Information + FAQs
Still have questions?
Questions can be directed to 530-543-3108, or PassOffice@sierraattahoe.com