Northstar continues to be recognized as offering one of the top ski and snowboard team programs in the region. During the 2012-13 winter season, some of the Northstar team athletes participated in National competitions, and all demonstrated solid improvement in their skiing and riding.
Team athletes can achieve their full potential on the mountain as a result of skills developed through the Northstar Coaching System by coaches who offer individualized attention. Coupled with the leadership support of the Northstar Teams Foundation, participating athletes will achieve even greater success.
Programs and pricing for the 2013-14 winter season are now available below, and interested participants should reserve their spot now in order to take advantage of the best available pricing. Team prices are only guaranteed at their current rates through May 31, 2013. Please sign up now for the lowest guaranteed pricing.
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All pricing is valid through May 31, 2013. If you have specific questions about the Northstar Team Programs that are not answered here, please contact the Team Office at 530.562.3231.
| Pioneer Ski Teams | Mid-Week | Weekend | Sunday-Only |
| Tuition: | 4y/o: $449 5-6y/o: $249 | $969 | $409 |
| Program Description: | The Pioneer program is an introduction to the ski team environment with a focus on fun and all-mountain exploration. Team members will develop a passion for skiing in a safe and inviting team setting. Skiers will develop fundamental skiing techniques as well as social group skills. Pioneer coaches will emphasize fun, learning and safety to build a strong foundation for alpine sport and, ultimately, for life. | ||
| Ages: | 4 - 6* | 5 - 10* | 5 - 10* |
| Skill Level: | Levels 3-4 | Levels 3-6 | Levels 3-6 |
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Starts Wedesday, January 8, 2014 | Starts Saturday, December 7, 2013. | Starts Sunday, January 5, 2014 |
| Program Times: | 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Days on the Mountain: | 20 “Half Days” | 26 | 10 |
| Attendance/Commitment: | There is no minimum attendance requirements for these Programs, BUT the first week(end) is mandatory. If a child falls behind due to lack of attendance, we reserve the right to move the child to an appropriate group given that the original group may advance more quickly with consistent attendance. | ||
| Competition: | N/A | Pioneer Fun Cup | Pioneer Fun Cup |
Pass Purchase Required:
| Tahoe Value Pass
| Tahoe Local Pass
| Tahoe Value Pass
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| *Athlete must be age appropriate as of 12/31/13. No Exceptions. Birth Certificate required for 4yr olds in mid-week & 5-year olds in Weekend & Sunday-Only. | - Back to Top - | ||
| All-Mountain Development Ski Team | Weekends + Holidays | ||
| Tuition: | $1,325 | ||
| Program Description: | The goal is to teach and develop fundamental skiing skills through all mountain exploration, drills and directed skiing in all conditions. The program will also develop a life-long passion for the skiing culture and spirit. This program does not offer a competitive focus, but rather all-around excellent skiing fundamentals. | ||
| Program Focus: | Focus on learning and developing new skills, having fun and exploring the mountain, with an introduction to parks and racing, when appropriate. | ||
| Ages: | 7 - 16* | ||
| Skill Level: | Levels 5 - 7 | ||
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Weekends and Holidays starting Saturday, December 7, 2013. | ||
| Program Times: | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | ||
| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | ||
| Attendance/Commitment: | First day is mandatory, after that we reserve the right to move an athlete should their lack of attendance inhibit their ability to keep up with their original team. | ||
| Competition: | Limited competition to one alpine race or one Freeride competition at a home-hosted event. | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | ||
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| Freeride Development Ski Team (Park & Pipe) | Weekends + Holidays | ||
| Tuition: | $1,375 | ||
| Program Description: | This program aims to teach good skiing skills and tactics that can be used all around the mountain and in all conditions. Freeride is entry level to a variety of Freeride competitions and events. Athletes will learn to progress and develop a life-long passion for the sport. | ||
| Program Focus: | 30% ski skill development/ 70% park feature development. If skiing skills are sufficient, athlete may be put in a group that focuses more on park skills than skiing skills. | ||
| Ages: | 7 - 16* | ||
| Skill Level: | Levels 4 - 7 | ||
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Weekends and Holidays starting Saturday, December 7, 2013. | ||
| Program Times: | 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | ||
| Attendance/Commitment: | First day is required, after that an athlete must maintain 60% attendance. | ||
| Competition: | Coaches may encourage athletes to try competing as appropriate (optional). Team price "does not" including traveling to/from competition, nor does it cover event fees. It "does" cover coaching support at events. | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | ||
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| Alpine Race Development Team | Weekends + Holidays | Devo Race "PLUS" | |
| Tuition: | $1,375 | $1,675 | |
| Program Description: | The Development Program aims to teach and develop fundamental skiing skills through a variety of drills, gate training, and directed skiing. It will be a mix of controlled and free skiing environments. This is the first step toward a life-long passion for skiing, as well as the competitive race program. The difference between Devo "Weekend/Holiday" and "Devo Race PLUS" is time on the snow. | ||
| Program Focus: | Focus on skills development and introduction to ski racing in Tahoe League. 50% time will be spent in a closed/controlled environment (running gates, etc.); skills Quest Assessment and Evaluation. 50% time spent in the free environment with direction skiing and fun. Introduction to conditioning and nutrition with video analysis on training days. | ||
| Ages: | 7 - 11* | 7 - 11* | |
| Skill Level: | Levels 5 - 8 | Levels 5 - 8 | |
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Starts Saturday, December 7, 2013. | Starts Saturday, December 7, 2013.** | |
| Program Times: | 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Thursdays: 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Fridays - Sundays: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mid-week training starts Thursday, January 9, 2014. | |
| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | 75 | |
| Attendance/Commitment: | 75% attendance with the first weekend being mandatory. This is a development teams with a focus on competitive alpine racing . Minimum attendance is required as it will adversely affect others in the team. If your athlete is not interested in racing, please consider the All-Mountain or Freeride Development Ski Teams | ||
| Competition: | Competition limited to Tahoe League | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | Epic Pass** | |
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| Freeride "Comp" Ski Team (Park & Pipe) | Weekends + Holidays | Freeride “PLUS” | |
| Tuition: | $1,925 | $2,975 | |
| Program Description: | This program will train upper level athletes and prepare them for competitive Freeride events, regionally and nationally. These programs are for more committed athletes seeking to increase their Park and Pipe competition visibility and/or make skiing a career through competition. | ||
| Program Focus: | 90% on-hill time will be spent in the terrain park or appropriate arena for athletes to train for competition. Athletes will be participating in all of their preferred local events, and may be asked by a coach to participate in other events. Athletes will do pre-season and mid-season goal sheets. Video analysis will be included in training. | ||
| Ages: | 8 - 18* | 8 - 18* | |
| Skill Level: | Coach's Recommendation Required | Coach's Recommendation Required | |
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Weekend and Holidays starting Saturday, November 30, 2013. | Wednesday - Sunday starting Saturday, November 30, 2013. | |
| Program Times: | 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Determined by Coach(es) | |
| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | 80+ | |
| Attendance/Commitment: | Must maintain 80% attendance | Must maintain 80% attendance | |
| Competition: | Athletes will participate in all of their preferred local events, and may be selected by a coach to participate in other events. | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | Epic Pass** | |
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| Tahoe League Ski Team | Weekends + Holidays | ||
| Tuition: | $1,375 (former Ability Team) | ||
| Program Description: | The Northstar competition program is designed for the competitive-minded elite athlete to take their ski racing to the highest level. This alpine competition team is comprised of athletes ranging in age from 12-18 years. The program takes the skiing skill fundamentals introduced and practiced in our Alpine Development Team and further refines them to enhance the athletes' overall skiing abilities. Athletes will train and compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Downhill (age and ability appropriate) on our Tahoe League only. Our alpine race coaches will provide skill development in the areas of appropriate goal setting, planning and training/racing opportunities, appropriate equipment choices, summer on-snow opportunities as well as dry land recommendations. Days on the hill will include gate training, race-specific drills and free skiing drills. | ||
| Program Focus: | 40% Gate training in a closed and controlled environment/Race-specific skills and drills/60% Directed free skiing | ||
| Ages: | 12 - 18* | ||
| Skill Level: | Determined by Coach(es) | ||
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Weekends and Holidays starting Saturday, November 30, 2013. | ||
| Program Times: | 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | ||
| Competition: | Tahoe League Racing only | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | ||
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| U10/12 Far West Alpine Race Team | Weekends + Holidays | Far West "PLUS" | |
| Tuition: | $1,625 | $2,225 | |
| Program Description: | Our Alpine race program is designed for the competitive-minded elite athlete to take their ski racing to the highest level. Ages range from 8-11 years. The program takes the skiing skill fundamentals introduced and practiced in our Development Team and further refines them to enhance the athletes' overall skiing abilities. Athletes will train and compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Downhill (age and ability appropriate). Our alpine race coaches will provide skill development in the areas of appropriate goal setting, planning and training/racing opportunities, appropriate equipment choices, summer on-snow opportunities as well as dry land recommendations. Days on the hill will include gate training, race-specific drills and free skiing drills. | ||
| Ages: | 8 - 11* | 8 - 11* | |
| Skill Level: | Determined by Coach(es) | Determined by Coach(es) | |
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Determined by Coach(es) | Wednesdays - Sundays, plus Holidays. November 16, 2013 - April 6, 2014. | |
| Program Times: | 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Fridays - Sundays: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | |
| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | 90+ | |
| Competition: | Athletes will be racing in the Far West race series which is part of USSA. Most races are in the Tahoe Basin area, but some travel is required (i.e. Mammoth and Mt. Shasta). Travel costs are parent's responsibility | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | Epic Pass** | |
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| U14/16 Far West Alpine Race Team | Weekends + Holidays | Far West "PLUS" | |
| Tuition: | $1,6,25 | $2,225 | |
| Program Description: | Our Alpine race program is designed for the competitive-minded elite athlete to take their ski racing to the highest level. Ages range from 12-15 years. The program takes the skiing skill fundamentals introduced and practiced in our Development Team and further refines them to enhance the athletes' overall skiing abilities. Athletes will train and compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Downhill (age and ability appropriate). Our alpine race coaches will provide skill development in the areas of appropriate goal setting, planning and training/racing opportunities, appropriate equipment choices, summer on-snow opportunities as well as dry land recommendations. Days on the hill will include gate training, race-specific drills and free skiing drills. | ||
| Program Focus: | Gate training in a closed and controlled environment/Race-specific skills and drills/Directed free skiing/Video feedback/Goal setting. Train-to-race days 6:2/Thanksgiving camp (weather and snow conditions permitting)/Conditioning and nutrition | ||
| Ages: | 12 - 15* | 12 - 15* | |
| Skill Level: | Determined by Coach(es) | Determined by Coach(es) | |
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Weekends and Holidays starting Saturday, November 30, 2013. | Wednesdays - Sundays, plus Holidays. November 16, 2013 - April 6, 2014. | |
| Program Times: | Determined by Coach(es) |
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| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | 90+ | |
| Competition: | Athletes will be racing in the Far West race series which is part of USSA. Most races are in the Tahoe Basin area, but some travel is required (i.e. Mammoth and Mt. Shasta). Travel costs are parent's responsibility. | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | Epic Pass** | |
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| U18/20 Far West Alpine Race Team | Full-Time Only | ||
| Tuition: | $2,975 | ||
| Program Description: | Our Alpine race program is designed for the competitive-minded elite athlete to take their ski racing to the highest level. Ages range from 16-19 years. The program takes the skiing skill fundamentals introduced and practiced in our Development Team and further refines them to enhance the athletes' overall skiing abilities. Athletes will train and compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Downhill (age and ability appropriate). Our alpine race coaches will provide skill development in the areas of appropriate goal setting, planning and training/racing opportunities, appropriate equipment choices, summer on-snow opportunities as well as dry land recommendations. Days on the hill will include gate training, race-specific drills and free skiing drills. | ||
| Program Focus: | Gate training in a closed and controlled environment/Race-specific skills and drills/Directed free skiing/Video feedback/Goal setting/Train-to-race days 6:2 /Thanksgiving camp (weather and snow conditions permitting)/Conditioning and nutrition | ||
| Ages: | 16 - 19* | ||
| Skill Level: | Determined by Coach(es) | ||
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Wednesdays - Sundays, plus Holidays. November 16, 2013 - April 6, 2014. | ||
| Program Times: | Determined by Coach(es) |
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| Days on the Mountain: | 90+ | ||
| Competition: | Athletes will be racing in the Far West race series which is part of USSA. Most races are in the Tahoe Basin area, but some travel is required. Travel costs are parent's responsibility. | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | ||
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| Trailblazers (Starter) Snowboard Team | Weekend | Sunday-Only | |
| Tuition: | $969 | $409 | |
| Program Description: | Ideal for families that want their kids to develop strong fundamental snowboard skills in a fun group environment with consistent coaching. This program will explore the basics of all aspects of snowboarding, progressing them to various parts of the mountain. | ||
| Ages: | 6 - 10* | 6 - 10* | |
| Rider Level: | Minimum: Snowboarder must be able to make cautious heel side and toe side turns on Green Terrain as well as load and unload the Big Easy Chairlift without help from the coach. Maximum: Child is consistently linking turns on steeper Blue Terrain. Riders that exceed a Level 5 should join our Freeride Snowboard Team. Child must be independent enough to manage themselves with a group of other shredders. Parents are asked to be on-mountain and available to handle daily concerns with our kids ages 7 and under. | ||
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Starts Saturday, December 7, 2013. Excludes holiday weekends. | Starts Sunday, January 5, 2014. Excludes holiday weekends. | |
| Program Times: | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | |
| Days on the Mountain: | 25 | 10 | |
| Attendance/Commitment: | Attendance required on Saturday, November 30, 2013 | Attendance required on Sunday, January 5, 2014. | |
| Competition: | N/A | N/A | |
Pass Purchase Required: | Tahoe Local Pass | Tahoe Value Pass | |
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| Freeride Snowboard Team | Weekends + Holidays | ||
| Tuition: | $1,375 | ||
| Program Description: | A progression from our Trailblazer (or comparable programs), where riders can take it to the next level in either All-Mountain riding or Park and Pipe settings. Athletes will develop their skill set by exploring their on-mountain options and discover their style of riding. | ||
| Ages: | 8 - 17* | ||
| Rider Level: | Must be able to consistently link turns without stopping on Blue terrain | ||
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Starts Saturday, December 7, 2013. | ||
| Program Times: | 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | ||
| Competition: | One USASA Contest, to get a feel for how competitions work. | ||
Pass Purchase Required:
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| Competitive (Comp) Snowboard Team | Weekends + Holidays | Plus | |
| Tuition: | $1,925 | $2,975 | |
| Program Description: | Our competition programs are designed to support all levels of competitors. This is an elite team and riders must be focused on personal development and working toward skill and competitive goals. A large portion of this team's time will be spent in the park and pipe. | ||
| Program Focus: | The coaching in this program is very intense and balanced to help develop athletes. We are committed to your athletic development, success, fun and overall growth as a person. Coaches are set to travel to all national events for this | ||
| Ages: | 8 - 18* | 8 - 18* | |
| Rider Level: | Coach's Recommendation Required | Coach's Recommendation Required | |
| Training Schedule + Start Dates: | Starts Saturday, November 30, 2013. | Starts Saturday, November 30, 2013. | |
| Program Times: | Determined by Coach(es) | Determined by Coach(es) | |
| Days on the Mountain: | 45 | Determind by Start Date. | |
| Attendance/Commitment: | Must maintain 80% attendance | Must maintain 80% attendance | |
| Competition: | Regional, possibly national competitions. Events are selected by the athlete and coaching staff based on athlete's interest, skill and commitment level. | Regional and national competitions can be expected. Coaches are set to travel to all national events for this program. | |
Pass Purchase Required: | Epic Pass** | Epic Pass** | |
*Athlete must be age appropriate as of 12/31/13. **Fast Pass recommended but not necessary. | - Back to Top - | ||
Northstar California's Masters Program is designed for adults 18+ seeking the opportunity to take both their skiing and ski racing skills to the highest level. For parents with children in the alpine programs, skiing with the Masters program is a great way to get to know the sport your kids are enjoying.
| Masters Ski Team | Mid-Week Training Pass | ||
| Tuition: | $925 | ||
| Ages: | 18 - 80+* | ||
| Skill Level: | Minimum level 6 | ||
| Training Schedule/Dates: | Monday - Friday. Excluding holidays. Please see calendar. | ||
| Program Description: | The program develops and builds skiing fundamentals to enhance the athlete's overall skiing ability. Athlete's train and compete in Slalom and Giant Slalom with speed elements (Super G & Downhill) introduced. Our coaches provide skill development in the areas of appropriate goal setting, planning and training/racing opportunities, appropriate equipment choices, summer on-snow opportunities as well as dry land training recommendations. Training on the hill will include gate training, race-specific drills, free skiing drills, directed free skiing and video analysis. The Masters program gives the skier another way to love the sport, bring out their competitive nature and have loads of fun. | ||
| Program Times: | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ||
| Days on the Mountain: | 75 | ||
| Competition: | Most (not required) athletes will be racing in Club Races and/or the Far West Masters race series which is part of USSA. Most races are held in the Tahoe Basin area, but some travel may be required. Travel costs are athlete's responsibility. | ||
Pass Purchase Required: | Tahoe Value Pass |
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