NSST Competition Teams Manual 2018.2019
PARENT & ATHLETE GUIDE
Alpine, Snowboard, Freeski-Freestyle, and Mountain Exploration
2019/2020
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WELCOME TO THE NORTHSTAR SKI & SNOWBOARD TEAM
Hello 2018 Northstar Competitive Team Members
Thank you for being a part of Northstar’s Competitive Teams. Our management team and coaches are excited to rekindle past relationships and create new ones with athletes and their families. As always, our goal is to meet individual athlete needs while providing a safe, fun, and productive environment.
Northstar Ski and Snowboard Teams offer an opportunity for your child to achieve their full potential on the mountain through an athlete centered approach. Each athlete spends their days in small groups with carefully selected and a professionally trained staff. Our athletes reflect on their daily plan in order to execute lessons in our 6 Domains of Focus. Technique, Tactics, Physical, Equipment, Mental Skills, and the Environment provide an in depth look at the sports complexities and lessons that can be learned.
This manual is designed to use as a resource. All families should attend the fall Parent/Athlete Orientation in October to communicate with managers and coaches about personal goals within the competition pipeline/schedule, equipment setup, physical conditioning, and training plans. Once the season is underway, all parents are asked to continue reevaluating goals alongside their athletes and communicating with their coaches about any changes.
Please review the following information, and prepare any questions for your Head Coaching staff. We are looking forward to a great season.
Regards,
Aaron Atkins and THE AWESOME NSST STAFF!
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Table of Contents MISSION OF NORTHSTAR SKI AND SNOWBOARD TEAMS 4 PRE-SEASON PREPARATION & EXPECTATIONS 5 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION 5 DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ATHLETE 5
SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND INJURY PREVENTION 7 ATHLETE, PARENT, AND COACH ROLES 7 COMPETITION 8 FREESKI/FREESTYLE PIPELINE 9 SNOWBOARD PIPELINE 9 ALPINE PIPELINE 11 MOUNTAIN EXPLORATION 12 ATHLETE EQUIPMENT NEEDS 12 TUNING STANDARDS 14 TEAMS TRAVEL 15 ANNUAL EVENTS 16
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MISSION OF THE NORTHSTAR SKI AND SNOWBOARD TEAM To produce gold medal athletes in life and sport using alpine racing, freeskiing, snowboarding and Big mountain as the conduit for life long lessons and skill acquisition.
This statement reflects the understanding that our athletes come to us with a wide range of goals and ambitions. While a few members may make it to the highest level of competition, our goal for our athletes is to help them develop the character and skills that will help them be successful in life, wherever their ambitions and talents may take them.
Management Staff Teams Director Aaron Atkins [email protected] Freeski Manager Nat Schirman [email protected] Alpine Manager Ryan Rodarte [email protected] Snowboard Manager Gregg Janecky [email protected]
Freeski and Freestyle Staff Moguls Adam Roger [email protected] Freeski Bobby Traver
Alpine FIS U19 Josh Transue [email protected] U16 Ryan Rodarte [email protected] U14 River Winquest [email protected] U12 Dave Valentine [email protected] U10 Jenah Dawson [email protected]
Snowboard Teen and Grom Alex Baker [email protected]
Mountain Exploration Mtn Ex Head Coach Dori Breaux [email protected]
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PRE-SEASON PREPARATION & EXPECTATIONS
Prior to the start of the season, check all equipment in preparation to purchase new gear at the Parent/Athlete Orientation weekend held every October. If you cannot make our Parent Athlete Orientation please book an appointment with you Head Coach to discuss Equipment and Physical Conditioning needs. All Athletes should be participating in a fall sport and completing 6-8 weeks of conditioning in Preparation for the Season. If you need programs or ideas for conditioning please contact Dave Valentine, and Gregg Janecky.
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Philosophy: This program is built around the athlete. We set out to instill a lifelong love and appreciation for the mountain environment, and the opportunity to plan and implement personal career goals. We give our athletes every opportunity available to go as far in snowsports as they choose. At our program’s core, it is about the journey toward achievement, and not the end result that will define our “Gold Medal” athletes.
DAY IN THE LIFE Drop-off Time and Location: 8:15am at Mid Mountain. All groups will load the lift promptly at 8:30am. Alpine – Vista Lift, Freeski – Arrow Lift, Snowboard – Zephyr Lift, Mtn Ex – Ski Racks. (Subject to modification based on each groups training schedule.) Late Arrival: We stick to a simple late arrival policy, if an athlete misses their group in the morning they will need to meet their group at lunch. Our one exception is on powder days. On a day when chain controls are still up at 8am and it is actively snowing, all of our groups will roll through the Zephyr Chair between 10am and 10:30am. If you miss that opportunity our standard policy of inserting athletes at lunch will apply. Lunches: Athletes may pack or buy a lunch. We eat lunch at All Lodges between 11am and Noon. Check Location with Coaches. Pick-up Time and Location: 2:30pm at the bottom of Village Run. Behind Gondola. (Subject to modification based on each groups training schedule.) Early Departure Arrive early to morning drop-off and notify your coach. Making arrangements at AM drop off allows the coach to create a plan for the day and allows all athletes and coaches to move freely throughout the day without disruption. Please be mindful of the entire group when making alternative pick up plans. Please follow the steps for early pick-up: ▪ Lunch time pick-up (11AM- 12:00 PM)
Nutrition Breakfast Arriving fed with a full breakfast is essential to a positive morning experience. Oatmeal with peanut butter, eggs and fruit, etc. A large glass of water with breakfast will also help with hydration until lunch.
Lunch Arrive with a waterproof lunch bag (packable neoprene or reusable bags are most used) and reusable water bottle with your child’s name on. The coaches compile the lunches into a mesh bag
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NSST Competition Teams Manual 2018.2019 or backpack at morning drop-off and will bring them up to a lodge for storage until lunch time. All lunch boxes will be returned at the end of the day. Many athletes also carry collapsible water bladders, such as a Platypus 16 oz. pouch, which they can refill at water stations and roll up into jacket pockets.
Note on Lunches: As part of the NSST Program, healthy and nutritious lunches are a necessary part of any athlete’s success. Just as properly fitting equipment is key to your athlete’s success and learning, so is proper nutrition at the start of the day. High protein and energy lunches such as peanut butter and jelly/ turkey sandwiches, or hummus and veggies, with trail mix and fruit work great. If you choose not to pack a lunch for your YOUNG CHILD, please plan on meeting the group to escort your child to purchase a lunch. Navigating the lodge lunch line can sometime be overwhelming and sometimes the best food choices are not made when unescorted. Please connect with your coach on that day's lunch plan (location/time) and confirm your willingness to escort your child to purchase a lunch. Pocket Snacks Pocket snacks are a key part of sustained nutrition and energy on the hill for our athletes. Prepare your athlete for a whole day of skiing with trail mix, dried fruit strips, protein bars, etc. We stop for snack and water in the afternoon and this is when our athletes get that extra boost of energy to keep going for the day. Pack something in the morning that fits into a jacket pocket to have it on hand during our break.
Vail Goal to Zero Help us support the Vail Resorts Epic Promise for Zero Footprint, Goal to Zero. Our goal is ZERO net emissions and waste to landfill by 2030 and you can contribute to making this possible not only for our resorts but also for our alpine communities and environment. Reusable, compactable lunch bags, such as a sealed, washable cloth bag, and reusable food containers or snack bags and reusable water bottles will help excess waste from going into landfills. During our lunch break our coaches also help athletes make smart decisions with composting and recycling when possible at designated bins. We don’t expect parents to purchase these items (in fact, reuse what you already have on hand) but every little bit helps us get one step closer to our goal.
Weather: We train in all conditions because unless weather is severe enough shut down the host mountain contests run in all conditions. Our athletes should be prepared each day for any condition in the weather forecast. Bring extra layers when it is cold, and have a jacket when it is snowing or raining. No matter how cool your hoodie is it will not keep you dry in the rain. Appropriate goggle lenses for the level of brightness or flat light are also highly recommended.
Skill Cards/ Athlete Evaluations: To track our athlete’s progress, as well as give our athletes a map of what they still have to learn we use a skill card system. Skill card evaluations will be explained in detail at the Parent/Athlete Orientation and during the season in our Athlete Coach meetings.
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT & INJURY PREVENTION
Safety Equipment: All NSST athletes will be required to wear a mouth-guard with Freeski and Snowboard and recommended for Slalom in Alpine. A certified snow sports helmet is requiredwhen on snow with the team. Back-guards and impact shorts are recommended but not required for Freeski and Snowboard. Alpine Athletes are required to have shin guards, helmet, and pole guards for Slalom and a FIS approved helmet for all events. Helmet Condition: Helmets are designed to crush or degrade with each impact in order to protect your head. Any helmet that has an exterior dent or crack in the internal foam is no longer optimal and needs to be replaced. Athlete safety is paramount to the program, so as a parent-athlete team it is important that you stay on top of checking and replacing helmets. Helmet Mount GoPros: As per US Ski and Snowboard and USASA policy the Northstar Team does not permit helmet mounted GoPros or GoPro mounts on helmets. This policy exists because the physical mount stuck to the helmet affects the way the helmet breaks in an impact. Please help us out by removing GoPro mounts from helmets prior to showing up for team. Concussion Policy: We follow the US Ski and Snowboard & USASA concussion policy. In short this means after any hit to the head that a coach or official feels may have resulted in a concussion, the athlete will need clearance from a doctor to return to team or competition activities. To help in this process we support pre-season impact baseline testing for our athletes that are old enough to take the test (generally recommended for age 12+). Repeated concussion is a serious issue in this sport and we are committed to recognizing concussions early and not letting athletes return to sport until they are cleared by a qualified doctor. Injury Procedure: In the case of any injury we will contact Ski Patrol and hand the athletes care over to Patrol. After Patrol has been contacted the coach will attempt to contact the athlete’s parent to meet the athlete at the clinic or onsite for minor injuries. If the coach cannot reach the parent our office will continue to try and contact the parent or guardians. Post-Injury Return to Team: In the case of any injury that results in a Clinic visit the team will need a doctor’s note clearing the athlete to return to training or competition.
ATHLETE, PARENT, AND COACH ROLES Athlete Role The athlete joining the NSST program agrees to: ▪ Participate and commit to the training and competition plan as designed by the coach, athlete and parent (dryland, on snow training, competition, equipment, diet, rest, etc. ). ▪ Understand the importance of a training and racing log in DRIVN, to reflect on successes and failures. ▪ Communicate with coaches on all aspects of their program plan. ▪ Dress in a manner that is a credit to themselves, the team and the program. ▪ Behave in a fashion that brings credit to themselves, the team and the program. ▪ Support their Teammates. ▪ Show respect for athletes, coaches, officials and parents.
Parent Role
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The parents/customers who support athletes participating on the NSST agree to: ▪ Facilitate the logistics of a difficult sport ▪ Be the mental support for your athlete in a sport where challenges are more likely to result in failures, than in successes on any given day ▪ Be the respectful voice and advocate of your athlete by asking questions and making meetings with your athlete and coach. ▪ Participate is the process of learning the domains of a physical sport. Those domains are Physical wellbeing, Mental skills, Technique, Tactics, Equipment, and Environment.
Coach Role The coaches who support the dreams of athletes on the NSST will agree to:
▪ Facilitate the Logistics of a difficult Sport o Daily Plan in DRVN o Weekly update o Competition and Travel plans ▪ Set up safe and fun training Environment ▪ Teacher of Technique ▪ Teacher of Tactics ▪ Conditioning Consultant ▪ Mental Skills Guide with – Northstar FOCUS Plan ▪ Equipment set up consultant with Reps and Shops ▪ Bus Driver, Cook, Tutor, and all around Role Model.
COMPETITION Welcome to the world of competitive sports within the Northstar Ski and Snowboard Team. Our goal is to expose our athletes to a wide range of competition venues and challenges to test their skills in all domains. We use the US Ski and Snowboard Athletic Training Systems as a guide throughout all Programs. This tools is used by our coaches to design personal training plans and competition goals. Below are quick references to the Competition Pipeline. Please make an appointment to verify your plan with your Head Coach and come to the Parent/Athlete Orientation in October. Contest/Competition Licenses: All of our athletes must have a competition license to compete. The majority of athletes need one of the following; USASA (Freeski/Snowboard) or US Ski and Snowboard License (Alpine, Freestyle, Freeski, Snowboard). Contest/Competition Schedule: Additional Resources for Competition schedules and changes can be found at the following home pages. NSST DRVN app, Farwest Freestyle, USASA Tahoe Region, Far West Alpine Division.
Signing Up for Contests/Competition: Contest registration is available online. Links and additional information will be sent out prior to events. ▪ Alpine Far West Alpine Reg, or instructions per Race Announcement. 8 | Page
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▪ Snowboard USASA Tahoe Region ▪ Freeski USASA Tahoe Region ▪ Freestyle (Moguls) Farwest Freestyle Athletes should also let the team know they intend to participate at least one week in advance, so that we can appropriately schedule coaches. If you miss the one week deadline we will do our best to service our athletes without any guarantees.
FREESKI/ FREESTYLE/ SNOWBOARD COMPETITION PIPELINE Freeski Competition Pipeline
Step 1: Local USASA North Tahoe Series 1-3 Competitions. If qualified USASA Nationals
Step 2: Regional USASA and U.S. Ski and Snowboard 2-4 competitions. If qualified USASA Nationals
Step 3: Regional USASA and U.S. Ski and Snowboard 3-6 competitions including Rev. Qualifiers. If qualified USASA Nationals and U.S. JR Nationals
Step 4: Regional USASA and U.S. Ski and Snowboard 4-6 competitions. If qualified USASA Nationals, U.S. Jr. Nationals, and Revolution Tour(FIS)
Snowboard Competition Pipeline
Step 1: Local Contests: Athletes working on the D Skill Card ▪ Programs Applicable: Grom and Teen Programs ▪ USSA Phases: 2-5 ▪ Examples of Contests at this level: Home Series USASA, Butterbox Rail Jam, Expression Sessions
Step 2: Regional Contests: Athletes working on the C Skill Card ▪ Programs Applicable: Grom and Teen Programs ▪ USSA Phases: 2-5 ▪ Examples of Contests at this level: All lower stage contests, Regional Am contests like PBRJ, Rev Tour Qualifier Events.
Step 3: National Contests: Athletes working on the B Skill Card ▪ Programs Applicable: Teen Athletes Only ▪ USSA Phases: 4-5 ▪ Examples of Contests at this level: All lower stage contests, Rev Tour, WST/AFP California Stops up to National/Silver
Step 4: Continental Contests: Athletes working on the A Skill Card ▪ Programs Applicable: Teen Full Time Athletes ▪ USSA Phases: 4-5
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▪ Examples of Contests at this level: All lower stage contests, US and Western, Canada WST/AFP Stops up to International/Gold, Burton Global Open Series/Freeski Park and Pipe Open Series Eligibility to Compete: In order to be eligible to compete, the athlete should strive to meet all of the following requirements. ▪ Athletes should prepare based on the following US Ski and Snowboard recommended competition:training ratio o Grom 1 contest:12 training days o Teen 1 contest:6 training days ▪ Athletes should have 1 -2 days of competition simulation before they enter a contest, in order to ensure safety of Tactics run selection, and achievable goals ▪ Athlete must not be under suspension. Snowboard and Freeski Competition Pipeline
ALPINE COMPETITION PIPELINE
Step 1: Phase 2 and 3 in the US Ski and Snowboard Alpine Training systems. Age U10-12 ▪ Entry Level Racing within the Tahoe League and FW U10-12 systems
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▪ Skills Quest competition and tracking ▪ Racing within the Far West Division Step 2: Phase 3 and 4 in the US Ski and Snowboard Alpine Training systems. U14-16 ▪ Divisional Racing within the Age Class and Open Class Far West. ▪ Skills Quest competition and tracking ▪ Racing within the Far West Division, with Top performers competing Regionally Step 3: Phase 4 and 5 in the US Ski and Snowboard Alpine Training systems. U16-19 ▪ Divisional Racing within the Age Class and Open Class Far West. ▪ Skills Quest competition and tracking ▪ Racing within the Far West Division, Western Region Champs, FIS, and National Championships for Top Performers Step 4: Phase 6 in the US Ski and Snowboard Alpine Training systems. U19+ ▪ Far West Div Open Series for practice with a Regional and National FIS Schedule ▪ Skills Quest competition and tracking ▪ Racing within the Far West Division, Western Region, Continental Cups, and Nationals. ▪ Alpine Competition Pipeline:
MOUNTAIN EXPLORATION PIPELINE
All athletes will be encouraged to set personal goals for the season. Coaches will support everyone to expand their knowledge of the mountains that are our playground. All options will
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NSST Competition Teams Manual 2018.2019 be posted at the start of the season and will continue to expand. Please note that these are all options for athletes. Coaches will support individual goals throughout the season.
Options:
● Working with Northstar Ski Patrol to assist in mountain operations such as opening and closing of the resort. This will provide the athletes the opportunity to learn behind the scenes what it takes to open and close a resort. ● Pursue coaching credentials (US Ski and Snowboard Level 100) alongside the NSST Head Coaching staff. Mountain Ex. athletes will have the option to assist coaches from the All MTN, U10 and U12 groups with on hill teaching with the goal of pursuing a US Ski and Snowboard credential. This will further develop the athlete’s communication skills, public speaking, and expand their knowledge of skiing. ● Pursue WFA (Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification) Athletes will have the option to participate in a 2 day course with Sierra Rescue International. “The focus being on good basic life support techniques as well as environmental issues that arise in the wilderness. The class is mostly hands on skills with the use of scenarios and labs.” This will expand the athletes’ knowledge of safety and making good choices. Dates and times will be posted in DRIVN ● Travel with the teammates to offsite locations. Having the opportunity to participate in travel allows the athlete to go outside their comfort zone. Athletes will learn to navigate new terrain, be responsible for their personal belongings, increase time management skills and work as a group to communicate daily plans. Dates and times will be posted in DRIVN
EQUIPMENT NEEDS– ALPINE/FREESKI/FREESTYLE/SNOWBOARD
All Programs
Bring Backpack each day If we are training, bring a backpack with a healthy snack and lunch, water/sport drinks and other gear you may need to the top of the course. Please NO CANDY or ENERGY DRINKS (the coaches will confiscate). Our back packs will be left at the top of the Mountain behind the Patrol Dispatch Building, or at the top or bottom of the training arena for any given day.
Tuning Equipment Each Alpine athlete needs to know how to tune their skis. Each program will host tuning clinics in the Fall. Further instructing is available through your coaching staff. Coaches, as well as other racers will oversee tuning at away races to ensure proper technique. Ski needs: 3 degree file guide, .5 and .7 base bevel guide, Files and stones, waxing iron and brushes. Please refer to chart on the next page.
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Waxing suggestions are as follows. Wax- You should by a block of Beta-red, or Dominator Red Training wax - You can hot scrape as well as use it for racing and as a day to day base prep to keep your skis running fast. Racing wax- You want to be able to cover between 0 to -10 C, High Flouro ▪ Homenkol- Beta reds and White. Homenkol now covers all temps in HF (High Flouro). You will also need to buy GW (pure flouro additive) ▪ Swix-HF6, HF7, and HF8 will cover 0 to -10 ▪ Dominator- Old snow and new snow, and everyone should buy some SRB32
We will walk you through the process.
Alpine Equipment
In the sport of ski racing your equipment is and its preparation on a daily basis is hugely important in order for you to achieve your goals and perform the given tasks asked of you by the coaching staff. We want to make sure that we all have the appropriate gear for the upcoming season so if you have any questions about a purchase, please connect your head coach and meet at the Fall orientation to speak about your needs.
Ski: We recommend that all athletes have 3 pair of skis minimum. 1 Pair of SL skis, 1 GS, 1 free ski. 2 pair per discipline for full time racers. Having a pair of free skiing skis allows you to keep your race skis in good shape when the conditions are nominal and having a "powder" ski or something with additional width under foot is crucial for days with snow and heavy crud...
Boots: There are many great options for boots out there and the most important is that you find a pair that fit you. We do ask that you have a race specific junior boot or preferably a race plug version in Lange, Nordica, Head, Atomic, Tecnica, or Fischer. If the boot has a vibram sole, you don't want it.
Other: Athletes should have a speed suit for both racing and training. It is important to race like you train and vice versa. When the weather permits, we expect athletes to come to training in their suits, with the exception being days that are solely designated for free skiing. Training shorts can be worn to keep warm on the lift and warm-up pants should have side zips so that they can easily be removed on the hill. Shin Guards, pole guards, and a chin bar for SL protection are also needed. At the U12 level we transition to tall pole SL and learn blocking, having the appropriate protection is necessary to acquire this skill.
NORTHSTAR TEAMS TUNING STANDARDS
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Base Bevel Side Bevel Freeski Team .7 2 Big Mountain Team .7 2 Slalom .5 3 Alpine U10 GS .5 3 Slalom .5 3 Alpine U12 GS .5 3 Slalom .5 3 Alpine U14 GS .5 3 SG .7 3* Slalom .5 3 Alpine U16 GS .5 3 SG .7 3* Slalom .5 3 Alpine U19 GS .5 3 SG .7 3*
SNOWBOARDS Base Bevel Side Bevel Structure Daily Driver 2 2 Crosshatch #14 Pipe Board 1 2 Crosshatch #14
TEAM TRAVEL
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Alpine, Freeski and Freestyle are global sports and at a certain level travel becomes a necessity to stay competitive. Here at the Northstar Teams we set our athletes competition schedule based both on age and skill level. We do so to manage our athletes’ long term performance goals, health, scholastics, and our coaching resources. Throughout the season athletes may have the opportunity to travel with the team as a competitor or participate in camps provided to athletes during Northstars’ off season. Competition Travel Announcements: For all team travel a NSST Trip Announcement will be released by the Coach leading the trip. This announcement will include information about Departure Time/Location, Transportation, Lodging, Cost, and Payment Details. All NSST Trip Announcements will be posted in the DRIVN app. ● All Athletes must confirm and pay for their travel tuition prior to attending the trip. Trips and travel tuition must be paid online using the web page published on the Trip Announcement. This will be an online payment method through Northstar Resort. ● All athletes must meet entry qualifications ● All competition fees must be paid separately. Please refer to the NSST Trip Announcement Form ● Due to the nature of a winter sport, variables in transportation, weather and labor costs can occur. The cost of trips is an estimate. If final trip cost exceeds the estimated amount, parents are responsible for the difference. ● Extra Labor Charges - All trips will have a Manager or Parent Chaperone in attendance in order to not incur 12 hours per day of “On Call” pay for coaches who are paid hourly . If there is not a Parent Chaperone or Manager, the trip participants will incur these additional labor costs.
Parent Chaperones: All parent chaperones will be fit for duty and responsible to act and support traveling athletes when coaches are “off the clock”. Parents will be required to have their cell phone on and available on site.
In addition, in order to ensure the safety of traveling athletes, Parent Chaperones will act at all times to help protect the athletes in their care, including, when possible, avoiding one-on-one interaction in isolated areas, interacting with the athlete in the presence of others or in open and observable areas. When parent chaperones must be alone with an athlete, they should avoid unnecessary physical contact, avoid overly personal topics of conversation, and where possible, let others know where you will be during that time.
Spring and Summer Camps: We offer supplementary Training Camps to our athletes throughout the year. These camps are available to all age class specific athletes for an additional fee. All travel policies below apply to camps. ● Camps are designed to provide opportunities to train during the off season ● All Athletes must register for the camp by paying a non-refundable fee of $500
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● Final camp tuition will be due no later than 2 weeks prior to the trip ● All camp deposits and final tuition payments can be made on-line at designated NSST website NSST reserves the right to restrict participation due to behavior or financial agreements as defined in the NSST Trip Announcement.
Teams Travel Best Practices
All athletes will follow the Code Conduct Policies set forth by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. Take the time to read through and familiarize yourself with the policies. If an athlete violates the Code of Conduct while traveling with NSST or at an away event, the athlete may be sent home immediately at the parents’ cost at whatever means is most convenient. No reimbursement of program or event fees will be made. Athletes who are in Alpine U10, Alpine U12, Grom Freeski, Grom Snowboard must travel with their parents or the parents of another athlete.
Athletes who are in Alpine U14 to U19, Teen Freeski and Teen Snowboard have the option of traveling with NSST coaching staff.
ANNUAL EVENTS Northstar Team Foundation Gala
The Northstar Team Foundation is an organization that supports our athletes and coaches in tremendous ways through development, sponsorship, and private, designated hill. This organization is run by parent volunteers (these volunteers work closely with All Mountain particularly in jacket uniform distribution and sponsorship) who are committed to supporting our programs to be one of the best in the region. The Annual Northstar Team Foundation Auction Gala, helps raise funds directly supporting our Ski and Snowboard Teams. All parents are invited to join to learn more about the Northstar Teams Foundation and how they support the continued development and growth of our programs.
Northstar Team Foundation Scholarship Opportunities The Northstar Team Foundation is committed to providing financial assistance to Northstar athletes. Our aim is to support competition at the highest level, hard work and positive role models on the teams.
With the help of our generous donors, The Northstar Team Foundation is excited to offer scholarships to our athletes during fall and spring season. Please go the Northstar Team Foundation web site for application and deadlines.
Parent Orientation Parent orientation will be held annually in the month of October. Please check the the Northstar Teams website for Fall orientation dates. Orientation is an important opportunity to meet Head Coaches, discuss and pre-order equipment needs, start discussing season goals and competition 16 | Page
NSST Competition Teams Manual 2018.2019 schedules, and to rekindle winter relationships with Teams families. We encourage all Teams families to a attend parent orientation.
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