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25/26 Season Passes

Development Team

Age Range: 7-17
Ability Level: Advanced
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM

This program is designed for advanced skiers + snowboarders who have mastered the fundamentals and are looking to take their skiing/riding to the next level. Our specialized + certified coaches have many years of experience coaching Alpine Racing and Freeride skiing/snowboarding. At this level, our coaches’ goal is to mentor athlete’s first steps into the competition world as they have the opportunity to compete in Sierra-hosted alpine races + freestyle competitions.  

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Programs Overview

Alpine Ski Racing

Athletes learn racing fundamentals + expert techniques, building skills that translate directly to our Alpine Race Team and Freeride programs. World champions like Maddie Bowman started in gates before dominating the park—we recommend at least one season of race training for aspiring park riders.
Minimum requirement: Can link parallel turns on any terrain with a desire to train in a race environment.

Freeski  

Our Freeride Ski Team focuses on skiercross, slopestyle, rail jam + halfpipe for advanced skiers ready to progress beyond the basics. Coaches are currently competing athletes who bring up-and-coming tricks + fresh technique while prioritizing park safety as riders build their skill set.
Minimum requirement: link parallel turns on any terrain (on and off piste) with a desire to train in a park and freestyle environment.

All Mountain Ski

For advanced skiers ready to charge off-piste terrain, navigate Sierra’s steeps and chutes, and train for Big Air or Big Mountain events like TJFS and IFSA competitions.
Minimum requirement: link parallel turns on any terrain at Sierra-at-Tahoe.

Snowboard 

For snowboarders ready to progress beyond the basics in boardercross, slopestyle, slalom, giant slalom, rail jam + halfpipe. Expert coaches model the curriculum after world-class Sierra athletes like Jamie Anderson, exposing riders to gates and all aspects of park competition.
Minimum requirement: link parallel turns on any terrain at Sierra-at-Tahoe.

* We strongly recommend booking your 3-PAK Lessons in advance via the link below.. 

Team Rates

Pricing includes an Unlimited Season Pass

Weekend Developement Team
10 Weekends throughout the season

$2,800

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Thursday Development Team
10 Thursdays throughout the season

$1,525

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Teams Information + FAQs

Start Time

Teams are on-snow from 9AM – 3PM, on Thursdays + Weekends, with a break for lunch. We recommend checking in at 8:45AM so athletes are ready for the warm-up run.   

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

The program runs from 9 AM – 3 PM. We recommend checking in at 8:45AM so athletes are ready for the warm-up run.   
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. 

Cancellation Policy
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.