Mountain Rangers

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In the Mountain Ranger program, skiers develop basic skills, confidence, and a love for skiing. Each coach is specially trained to provide a safe, fun environment for all children. The program’s focus is on team building, responsible all-mountain skiing, and instilling respect for the mountain and for fellow skiers. Mountain Rangers Team is available to skiers 4 and 5 years of age as of December 31, 2013. The program is offered on weekends and holidays from 9-12pm.

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Requirements

1. Must be 4 years old as of December 31, 2013. No exceptions.
2. Skiers must be able to leave their parents and be ready to ski without their parents.
3. Must be able to ski beginner terrain (Subway) in a gliding wedge, stop without assistance.
4. Children must be comfortable and able to load and unload chairlifts unassisted.
5. Use of leash or edgie-wedgie training aides is not permitted.
6. Helmets and eye protection are required for all team members.

Alpine Rangers

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The Alpine Ranger program’s mission is to help young skiers develop strong fundamental skills, learn to be part of a team, and gain a joy and passion for skiing. Coaches focus on progressive skill acquisition, knowledge of the code of conduct and safe skiing, respect for the mountain, and having fun. Each Alpine Ranger will gain a solid foundation that will enable him or her to continue in one of Alpine’s development programs, and will also have confidence and a life-long love of skiing. The Alpine Rangers program is available to skiers who have skied at least one season and are ages 5 to 10 as of December 31, 2013. The program is offered on weekends and holidays.

Schedule	Ages	Time	Dates	Ability	Rate	Includes
Weekends & Holidays	5-10	9:00am - 3:00pm	December 7, 2013-April 6, 2014		$2,049	Gold Season Pass

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Risk-free Enrollment! You can cancel enrollment at any time before August 13, 2013 for a full refund. You also have the option to enroll in our payment plan program - paying only 50% now and pay the remaining balance on September 13, 2013.
 

Requirements

1. Must be 5-10 years old by December 31, 2013. No exceptions.
2. Children 5-7 years must be advanced beginners and able to turn and stop on their own. Children 8-10 years old must be at the intermediate level or higher.
3. Children must have taken already taken lessons or skied for a year before signing up.
4. Children must be comfortable and able to load and unload chairlifts unassisted.
5. Parents of new Development Ski Team athletes must provide a description of their child's skiing ability at registration.
6. Use of leash or edgie-wedgie training aides is not allowed.
7. Helmets & eye protection are required for all team members.

League Racing Team

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These athletes compete in the Tahoe League Racing Series which takes place at local Tahoe Basin Resorts. This development racing program is for skiers who want an introduction to racing but still wish to build and improve their all-around skiing abilities. League Race team serves as a stepping stone to the Far West programs; athletes have the chance to train gates and can compete in the Tahoe League race series, but still have the opportunity to free ski on most days. The program is offered on weekends and holidays.

Schedule	Age	Time	Dates	Ability	Rate	Includes
Weekends & Holidays	7-13	9:00am - 3:00pm	December 7, 2013-April 6, 2014		$2,399	Gold Season Pass
Weekends & Holidays	14-16	9:00am - 3:00pm	December 7, 2013-April 6, 2014		$2,699	Gold Season Pass

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Risk-free Enrollment! You can cancel enrollment at any time before August 13, 2013 for a full refund. You also have the option to enroll in our payment plan program - paying only 50% now and pay the remaining balance on September 13, 2013.
 

Requirements

1. Must have participated in a prior development program equivalent to Development Ski Team or Freeride Team.
2. Team members must be independent and able to ski the entire mountain in most conditions.
3. Athletes new to the program must provide ski experience profile at registration.
4. Helmets & eye protection are required for all team members.

U-System Programs

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The U System Team is a competitive race program for skiers ages 9 to 15. This team focuses on gate training, race specific and free skiing drills, as well as video analysis. Athletes must be invited to participate in this program or must have been enrolled in an equivalent program at another resort to be eligible. Our highly credentialed and experienced coaches use sophisticated training methodology and materials to provide the best training and development opportunities for our athletes.

Schedule	Age	Time	Dates	Ability	Rate	Includes
U12 Weekends & Holidays	9-11	9:00am - 3:00pm	December 7, 2013-April 6, 2014		$2,449	Gold Season Pass
U14 Weekends & Holidays	12-13	9:00am - 3:00pm	December 7, 2013-April 6, 2014		$2,449	Gold Season Pass
U16 Weekends & Holidays	14-15	9:00am - 3:00pm	December 7, 2013-April 6, 2014		$2,799	Gold Season Pass

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Risk-free Enrollment! You can cancel enrollment at any time before August 13, 2013 for a full refund. You also have the option to enroll in our payment plan program - paying only 50% now and pay the remaining balance on September 13, 2013.

U System Team Requirements

1. Team members must be independent and able to ski the entire mountain.
2. Previous racing experience is required.
3. Must have coaches recommendation
4. Must join USSA/Far West

Big Mountain Team

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This program is available to young skiers ages 9-18. When enrolling the athlete has the choice to join either a Sport (noncompetitive) team or the Comp Team. The Sport Team is for kids that want to ski hard and hone their skills in order to ski at their highest level. This team is for all the kids who like to ski for the pure fun and challenge inherent to our favorite sport and the winter environment. The Comp Team is composed of top-level skiers who want to train and compete at the regional and/or national level. They exhibit an aptitude towards Big Mountain skiing, top-level skiing skills, an understanding of the big mountain environment and the ability to assess and discuss ski lines, hazards, and other factors related to safely skiing down the mountain in challenging terrain. The program is available to athletes ages 9-18 as of December 31, 2013 and is offered on weekends and holidays.

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Risk-free Enrollment! You can cancel enrollment at any time before August 13, 2013 for a full refund. You also have the option to enroll in our payment plan program - paying only 50% now and pay the remaining balance on September 13, 2013.

Requirements

The Big Mountain Ski Team is not a novice ski team program. All team members, regardless of age, need to ski at a definite (defined) skill level. Skiers need to be able to link parallel turns on a long, steep groomed run (like Alpine Bowl). Skiers need to be able to handle off-piste runs like Lower Estelle with reasonably good form and high level of control in variable snow conditions. Skiers also need to demonstrate a sense of terrain, snow conditions, and be able to communicate effectively with coaches and peers. Over time, they should be able to recognize and handle or avoid hazards inherent to the challenging terrain at Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley. When a participant demonstrates the skiing described above and the basic savvy to ski the whole mountain with poise and confidence, he/she is ready for the Big Mountain Team. Helmets & eye protection are required for all team members.

Snow Rangers - NEW!

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The Snow Ranger Team offers youth adventurers the ability to take advantage of all the exciting winter activities available in the amazing Alpine Meadows winter wilderness. Based at Alpine Meadows, this program will challenge ages 12 - 18 years old who have a solid base of alpine skiing experience as past ski team members. The Snow Ranger Team would be a limited offering for a small group of Ski Team Director recommended young men and women that offers on-mountain expert training in a safe environment for all of the following:

• All Mountain Free Skiing
• Backcountry Ski Touring
• Winter Survival
• Avalanche and Snow Safety
• Snow camping
• Ski Mountaineering
• Ski Patrol Activities

The program is offered on weekends and holidays.

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Risk-free Enrollment! You can cancel enrollment at any time before August 13, 2013 for a full refund. You also have the option to enroll in our payment plan program - paying only 50% now and pay the remaining balance on September 13, 2013.

Requirements for Snow Rangers

1. Must have participated in a prior development program equivalent to the Development Ski Team.
2. Must be an advanced level skier. This means your child skis everything on the mountain, groomed runs and off piste, in a parallel stance, in all conditions.
3. Athletes must be recommended by a coach or Ski Team Director.
4. Athletes new to the program must provide ski experience profile at registration.
5. Helmets & eye protection are required for all team members.

Day of Information

Please visit our Alpine Teams website at www.alpineteams.com