My child is a young/inexperienced skier or Rider. What are the prerequisites for them to Participate with the club?

The MSSC is not a learn to ski or snowboard club. Participants must be 7 years old (6 year-olds may register and try-out), intermediate to advanced skiers, and meet the following requirements:

Skier Requirements:

• The ability to ride expert terrain independently and without hesitation (at the Snowbowl this would include the Allen, Ross, and Cameron). Skiers must be skiing with poles.
• Athletes must be able to ride the lift on their own without being lifted up AND be able to lower the safety bar independently.
• Athletes must be able to act independently and behave appropriately during lunch and inside breaks.
• Athletes must be able to manage their own equipment and clothing needs. (Coaches are available to help, but athletes must be self-advocates).

Snowboarder Requirements:

• The ability to ride expert terrain independently and without hesitation (at the Snowbowl this would include the Allen, Ross, and Cameron).
• Athletes should be able to: One-foot kick/glide (such as in lift-line), slide slip on both toe and heal edges, ride on flat surfaces, traverse across a slope on one edge.
• Athletes must be able to ride the lift on their own without assistance AND be able to lower the safety bar independently.
• Athletes must be able to act independently and behave appropriately during lunch and inside breaks.
• Athletes must be able to manage their own equipment and clothing needs. (Coaches are available to help, but athletes must be self-advocates).

*The MSSC Will Evaluate Skiers and riders Based On The Above Prerequisites To Determine Suitability For Club Participation. The MSC Reserves The Right To Remove An Athlete From The Club And Will Suggest Appropriate, Alternative Learning Opportunities Based On Skill Level.

My child is thinking about Ski racing this season but isn't sure. How should we register?

All athletes will all receive similar, age appropriate, training during the Saturday sessions regardless of their interest in racing or recreational skiing. This is a great avenue for learnign what ski racing is about. If they would also like to participate in Wednesday evening race training sessions, they will be required to have specific equipment and be registered for the race add-on. You can initially obtain a club participant level United States Ski & Snowboard (USSS) membership and then if your athlete decides to race, they will be required to upgrade to a competitor license (or purchase a short-term license) and then obtain a competitor license from the Vermont Alpine Racing Association (VARA). Additional race entry fees apply for each race in which the athlete competes.