Expectations

Pass

• Must purchase an Epic Pass and some programs require an A-Basin Pass.  Discount vouchers provided for A-Basin pass.

Skill Prerequisite

• Must be able to ski all terrain with confidence
• Must communicate with Big Mountain Director, Chris Hawks if you are new to the program

Maturity

• Must be able to put on own boots and skis and ski with poles
• Must be able to ski & load/ride the chairlift unaccompanied
• Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied
• Must be able to participate in a full day of training without parent interaction
• Must be able to communicate with coaching staff in an appropriate manner

Equipment

• Skis: 1 - 2 pair of all-mountain skis regularly tuned
• Boots: must be properly fit (size/flex) and in excellent working order
• Protection: Helmet (mandatory), back protector (mandatory), mouth (mandatory) for contest athletes

Team Uniform

• After registration review the confirmation email for directions to purchase.
• All Competition athletes are expected to wear an official TBK jacket during competition whenever possible.

Pick-Up/Drop Off

• Communicated by Coach through TeamSnap platform

Supervision

• Athletes 12 & older are NOT supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, to ride and/or load chairs unaccompanied.

Lunch

• Lunch is not provided. Parents are expected to provide the athlete with a healthy snack & nutritious lunch. Lunch is not always eaten indoors. Please plan accordingly with food that does not require heating. 

Licenses/Dues

• For Competition Team, must have current Competitor membership if competing nationally, with IFSA.
• Please become familiar with the IFSA handbook, rules and judging.

Parents

• Required to attend parent orientation.
  • U12 Big Mountain Specialists-Click here to join the call at 6pm on Wednesday, November 13th 
  • U14+ Big Mountain Specialists and Big Mountain Full-time -
  • Click here to join the call at 6pm on Thursday, November 14th

• Must actively communicate the needs of athlete including planned absences and injuries to coach.
• Must register for competitions in a timely manner per team communication.
• Must complete Team Agreement (Code of Conduct) for Athletes and Parents
• Must remain actively engaged with Team communication method(s) and check schedule/updates regularly.

Communication

• TeamSnap subscription required for Training and Communication, please contact your Team Manager or the Team Administrative office for access.

Challenging Weather

• Our goal is to ski every calendared Team day. Teams are delayed or canceled on occasion due to weather & operations. Team schedule adjustments will be communicated through TeamSnap as information is readily available.
• Skiing is an ever-changing environment.  We expect our members to plan accordingly and be prepared at all times. In order to stay informed, you must be involved.  If you miss a day or even a session of training, you will be missing out on important information that you are responsible to know.  Whether it is at training or at a competition, schedules and plans are changing constantly.  Our schedule(s) change frequently to give the athletes every opportunity to reach their goals and the goals of this club.  We expect the athletes to be prepared for these changes.  Our coaches will react and plan with the athlete's best interest in mind at all times.  Safety will never be sacrificed.  

All athletes are expected to show up every day ready to ski and follow coaches instructions.

**Hiking is not optional and is an important part of the sport. Most competitions require hiking to the start and training for competitions requires hiking.**