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TSEF's Team Tamarack Alpine offers a variety of programs ranging from a weekend development program for our newest and youngest racers to a full-time competition program for the older and more experienced racer. The main focus of all our teams is fun. If you are having fun, you are also allowing yourself to learn. Fun, integrated with learning, leads to a lifelong passion for whatever you so choose. An important philosophy emphasized in all levels Team Tamarack's programs. Adherence to all TSEF Handbook Guidelines required Christmas Camp available USSA Membership required Athlete to coach ratio - 10:1 The Intro Team is just that, an introduction to the ski team structure and atmosphere. The Intro Team group trains or freeskis 1 or 2 half days per week on weekends. Christmas camp days are also available. The focus of this team is FUN and fundamentals. Instructions on stance, balance, turn techniques and gate training are made available as well as supervised freeskiing on a variety of terrain.
Adherence to all TSEF Handbook Guidelines required Christmas Camp included USSA Membership required Coaches recommendation required Athlete to coach ratio - 8:1 The J6/7 Development Team is committed to the beginning ski racer. Members are encouraged to race in local events and some Youth Ski League events and surrounding areas. This is a learn-to-race program, not a learn-to-ski program. Members are expected to be able to ski all levels of terrain in a timely and efficient manner at Tamarack Resort and be comfortable riding lifts without the assistance of an adult. Program emphasis will be directed at acquiring alpine ski fundamentals through free-skiing, balance-oriented drills, terrain exercises while having fun. Gate training & local races will be made available.
Adherence to all TSEF Handbook Guidelines required Fall dryland & conditioning available Christmas Camp included USSA Membership required Coaches recommendation required Athlete to coach ratio - 8:1 The J4/5 Development Team is committed to the advancing ski racer. Members are encouraged to race in IMD North Series Races. This team is designed for the continuing racer that wishes to progress along the early stages of alpine ski racing. Program emphasis will be directed at continued development of alpine ski fundamentals through gate training, free-skiing, balance-oriented drills and terrain exercises while having fun.
*Our 3+ day devo teams train Friday evenings (time TBA) and weekends. This team competes locally at a level appropriate to their desire and ability. TSEF's direction for this group is to encourage the development of quality fundamentals, introduce athlete responsibility and independence, and begin goal-oriented ski race training. |
