Weekly Archives - Sierra-at-Tahoe https://sierraattahoe.com/lesson-frequency/weekly/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:06:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://sierraattahoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-site-icon-32x32.png Weekly Archives - Sierra-at-Tahoe https://sierraattahoe.com/lesson-frequency/weekly/ 32 32 Competition Team https://sierraattahoe.com/lessons/competition-team/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:46:58 +0000 https://sierraattahoecom.bigscoots-staging.com/?post_type=lesson&p=2098 This program turns mountain goals into podium moments, tailored to athletes looking to compete in Snowboard, Alpine + Freeski disciplines.

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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. 

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. 

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]]> Development Team https://sierraattahoe.com/lessons/development-team/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:08:13 +0000 https://sierraattahoecom.bigscoots-staging.com/?post_type=lesson&p=2095 Designed for advanced skiers + snowboarders who have mastered the fundamentals and are looking to take their skiing/riding to the next level.

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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.

Learn More

Still have questions?

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

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]]> Rippers Team https://sierraattahoe.com/lessons/rippers-team/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:58:03 +0000 https://sierraattahoecom.bigscoots-staging.com/?post_type=lesson&p=2091 Rippers is the first step into Sierra Teams with weekly coaching and exciting mini-competitions.

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Three members of the Rippers Team on skis at Sierra.

Age Range: 5-12
Ability Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Time: 9 AM – 3:30PM

The Rippers Team is the perfect first step into Sierra Teams for young skiers and riders who are ready to master the fundamentals with consistent support. Athletes enjoy hours of dedicated coaching in a fun, team-oriented environment, guided by the same coach throughout the season. Parents receive weekly training goals while kids participate in exclusive mini-competitions + activities designed to spark a love of the sport while exploring alpine racing, park skills and moguls.  

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The minimum skill requirement for joining the Rippers team is the ability to consistently link turns on green terrain + to have used a chairlift. Athletes will continue with the Rippers Team until they can comfortably navigate advanced terrain.  

Rippers Team Rates

Pricing includes an Unlimited Season Pass.

Weekend Rippers
10 weekends through the season

$2,450

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Sunday Rippers
10 Sundays through the season

$1,725

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Thursday Rippers
12 Thursdays through the season

$1,525

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Additional Information + FAQs

Program Start Time

Teams are on-snow from 9:30AM – 3:30PM, with a break for lunch. We recommend checking in at 9:15AM, as teams typically head up the Grandview Lift at 9:30AM.

Coach Consistency

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

Is lunch included?

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. 

Drop Off + Pick Up

We recommend checking in at 9:15AM, as teams typically head up the Grandview Lift at 9:30AM.
Check in is on-snow in front of the Solstice Plaza, next to the Easy Rider Chairlift. Look for the flags. 

Program Focus

Rippers emphasizes skill development over competition. Participation in competitions is optional. 

Coaching Philosophy

All sessions are led by Sierra coaches trained under our senior coaching staff to implement a structured curriculum + the Sierra Team philosophy.

Skill Requirements

Participants must be able to get on + off the chairlift independently and make controlled turns on all green runs. 

Sierra Education Foundation

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

Learn More

Still have questions?

Questions can be directed to 530-543-3108, or PassOffice@sierraattahoe.com . 

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