General
- What level should my athlete be to join a TBK program?
TBK Athletes should be a level 2 or higher. Please see chart below.
- Registration
- Does Team Breckenridge Sports Club have a Snowboard Team?
Team Breckenridge has under 200 athletes per season. We believe in maintaining small, individualized ski programs. Our membership includes all Alpine disciplines, Freeride and Big Mountain.
- Why are there two ski clubs in Summit County?
Summit County is fortunate to have two options for junior athletes to consider for alpine, mogul and freeride ski programs. Different philosophies, training techniques, cost, program sizes, coaching styles, allocation of resources and experiences are all considerations in selecting the program that best fits your needs and desires.
- Does Team Breckenridge Sports Club provide transportation from Denver to the mountain?
Team Breckenridge does not provide transportation from Denver.
- Do program fees include a season pass?
TBK program fees do not include season passes. Discounted season passes are available to TBK membership through Breckenridge Ski Resort beginning in October. We recommend purchasing your season pass directly from Vail Resorts during Early Bird pricing. Our discount is the same as early bird.
All athletes are required to have a minimum of an Epic Local Pass.
- How do I get my discount season pass voucher?
Once all membership requirements have been met, TBK will distribute your season pass voucher (upon request) . Usually this is available in mid October. We recommend purchasing your season pass directly from Vail Resorts during Early Bird Pricing. Our discount is equivalent to early bird pricing and we often do not receive them until the ski season has begun.
- Is lunch included?
No, Team Breckenridge does not provide lunch to the athletes. We recommend packing a bagged lunch and snacks along with a water bottle that won't freeze.
- Handbook
- Academic Athlete
- Scholarship/Financial aid
Team Breck partners with a third party organization (School & Student Services) to determine each family’s eligibility and need for scholarship.
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Volunteer
- Do I have to Volunteer?
Volunteering is not mandatory but it is greatly appreciated. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on our membership to volunteer with events and fundraising.
Team Breckenridge collects a work deposit from all families upon registration. When you have satisfied your volunteer hours, you will receive a refund of your work deposit. If you do not volunteer, you will forfeit the work deposit. All work logs are due by June 1 in order to receive your credit.
- What is the purpose of the Work Deposit Fee?
The Work Deposit Program provides families with the choice of volunteering time or money to support our program. Support of our community and membership lead to our success. We host competitions and fundraising events which require volunteers. These events support high level programs and lower program costs. Without volunteer support, we must use work deposit funds to pay for event staffing.
- Where can I find a Volunteer Log?
The volunteer work log can be found Here Once you have completed your volunteer hours, please turn your log in to admin@teambrecksportsclub.com. All volunteer logs are due by June 1 in order to receive a credit.
- What Volunteer Opportunities are available?
Team Breckenridge offers a variety of volunteer opportunities which can be applied to a Work Deposit which support the club and local community. Assistance is needed with administrative tasks, on-hill and competition support, fundraising, and grant writing. We also seek support for marketing and public relation programs and membership awareness.
You can find current volunteer opportunities here.
Equipment
- Where do I purchase a Team Jacket?
Athletes are required to wear a team jacket during training and competitions.
- Does my athlete have to wear a helmet?
YES! We require that every athlete wear a helmet when training with Team Breckenridge. If your child is competing in Alpine events, he or she will need a hard eared helmet per USSS rules.
- What equipment is necessary for training?
Start with the basics...skis, boots, helmet & goggles!
Stay dry and warm with gloves, neck gator, long underwear, ski socks and jacket. You should always have extra of everything as well as an extra set of clothes in case your athlete gets cold or wet.
Hand warmers are also recommended on cold days. You can always throw them in the backpack in case your athlete is cold. Hand warmers can really turn the day around!
Each program will require different equipment beyond the above and will be communicated from the athletes coach.
Training
- Parents at training
Parents are welcome at training with certain restrictions. Safety is the NUMBER ONE concern for our athletes and parents. With this said, parents are asked not to enter the training/competition arena. Viewing an athlete’s training run is usually very easy from outside the arena. All it takes is one miscalculation or one unsuspecting parent or athlete to cause an injury. Our coaches take this issue very seriously and ask that all parents help us keep our training environment safe. Please do not put the coaches in the position of asking you to leave the arena. Exceptions may be made if specifically asked for assistance by the coaching staff.
If a parent is assisting coaches in a training or competition environment, it must be understood that you are assisting the entire team, not a specific athlete or other agenda. All coaches and volunteers working with our athletes are required to complete and pass USSS/ IFSA background checks, safesport training, CPR/ First Aid training, concussion training and avalanche safety training prior to start date. Please keep safety in mind at all times and keep distractions of ALL athletes to a minimum. All coaches and staff undergo extensive background checks and are required to complete SafeSport training and certification, ensuring they are fully prepared to work with athletes in a safe, ethical, and professional manner. Parents and guardians, while valued members of our community, do not complete these mandated safety protocols and therefore are not authorized to be present during training session
THERE IS NEVER ANY FREESKIING IN A TRAINING AREA. IF YOU ARE IN A RACING OR TRAINING ARENA, YOU MUST BE SIDE SLIPPING.
- What happens if my athlete gets injured?
If your athlete is injured during training, a coach or TBK staff member will accompany your athlete to the medical facility. We will communicate with you regarding the injury ASAP following the injury.
Intro to TBK (Level 2+)
- Where do athletes meet coaches?
Athlete Drop -off: Intro Athletes will meet at the base of the Gondola on Peak 8 at 8:45am.
Athlete Pickup: will be in the South Gondola Lot at the top of the stairs at the Gondola Ski Back around 3:30pm
Please plan ahead as the Peak 8, 15 minute and North Gondola lot drop off gets congested between 8-9am on weekends and holidays.
- What time is drop off and pick up?
Intro to TBK
Drop off is 8:45 AM
Pick up is 3:30PM
- Where should I park for Drop off and Pick up?
Please plan ahead as the Peak 8, 15 minute and North Gondola lot drop off gets congested between 8-9am on weekends and holidays.
- Does Team Breckenridge provide lunch?
No, Team Breckenridge does not provide lunch. Please pack a lunch and snacks along with a water bottle that will not freeze.
Kids can keep their lunches in a backpack which gets stored in our meeting place until lunchtime. You can also provide a labeled ziplock or brownbag lunch for the coach to keep in their backpack.
- What does my child need to bring each week?
Your child should have the following items each week.
- Ski Pass
- Skis
- Boots
- Poles
- Helmet
- Goggles
- Ski Clothing
- Gloves
- Buff
- Hand warmers - Not required but recommended to have just in case!
- Pack extra warm clothes and dry gloves/mittens
- Lunch & Snacks
- Water Bottle
- Apply Sunscreen
- Can I ski with my athlete at training?
NO. Parents are to drop their athletes off with coaches and pick them up at the end of the day.
If you are interested in becoming a TBK coach please reach out to Admin@teambrecksportsclub.com to go through the coach hiring process (safeSport training, background checks, CPR and first Aid training, concussion training, Avalanche training and more).
Team Breck Alpine (Level 3+)
- Where do athletes meet coaches?
Alpine YSL Comp athletes meet on Peak 9 adjacent to the Beaver Run Chairlift.
Alpine Age Class and Ability athletes will meet at the race course unless TeamSnap says otherwise.
Team Breckenridge communicates through an app called TeamSnap. All schedules for your athletes program will be communicated through the app. Dates, times and locations will be kept up to date by the Director of each program.
- What time is drop off and pick up?
Alpine YSL Sunday:
Drop off is 8:30am- Beaver Run Peak 9
Pick up is 2:30pm
Alpine YSL 1.5 Day
Saturday
Drop off is 8:30am- Beaver Run Peak 9
Pick up is 2:30pm
Sunday
Drop off is 8:30am- Beaver Run Peak 9
Pick up is 12:30pm
Alpine YSL 2 Day
Saturday
Drop off is 8:30am- Beaver Run Peak 9
Pick up is 2:30pm
Sunday
Drop off is 8:30am- Beaver Run Peak 9
Pick up is 2:30pm
Age Class and Ability
Drop off is 8:15am-Beaver Run Peak 9
Pick up is 2:30pm (ALL athletes are expected to ski until 2:30 unless approved by coach)
- Where should I park for Drop off and Pick up?
Parking for team drop off is in the skier drop-off in the Beaver Run Parking Lot (main skier parking lot on Peak 9).
Please DO NOT park / drop off in the Beaver Run bus loop (this is drive through drop off. Cars can not be left unattended while you walk your athlete over to meet their coaches).
- What does my child need to bring each week?
Your child should have the following items each week.
- Ski Pass
- Skis
- Boots
- Poles
- Helmet
- Goggles
- Ski Clothing
- Gloves
- Buff
- Hand warmers - Not required but recommended to have just in case!
- Pack extra warm clothes and dry gloves/mittens
- Lunch & Snacks
- Water Bottle
- Apply Sunscreen
Older skiers should come prepared with proper training equipment; pole guards, shin guards, chin guards and both race and terrain skis if stated on TeamSnap.
- What equipment do I need?
Alpine YSL Comp Team
- Kombi Skis- Skis that your athlete can use for both Slalom (SL) and Giant Slalom (GS) races
- A pair of terrain skis (not required)
- Boots, poles
- Race suit (not required)
- Hard ear Helmet (All U14+ need to have a FIS helmet)
- A chairlift safe backpack large enough to fit their lunch, water bottle and extra layers
Age Class and Ability
- GS, SL and terrain skis
- Some athletes may need Super-G skis. Please contact your coach.
- GS, SL poles with pole guards
- Hard ear helmet (FIS legal required for U14+)
- Back protector (recommended)
Team Breck does have a large used gear inventory. Please reach out to Heidi Armstrong if you are interested in used gear.
- Academic Athlete
Team Breck is proud to partner with Summit School District and the Peak School to serve our full time Alpine and Freeride student-athletes. Team Breck believes our athletes are students first and we work with school counselors, athletes and parents to encourage academic success. We provide the most flexibility of any regional ski team, so even our full time athletes can pursue the competitive academic IBDP program at Summit High School.
All Summit Middle and High School, and Snow Peaks student-athletes wishing to ski during the school week must register as "academic athletes" with their counselors. Middle School students can do so at the beginning of the school year, while high school students must register prior to the school year. Students must meet their school's attendance and performance requirements to continue to be released for ski training.
All Summit High School Academic Athletes MUST fill out this document prior to the start of the school year
- When and where do Full-time Age Class and Ability train?
Full-time Age Class and Ability programs train Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
12:30pm-4:30pm
All athletes are expected to train the whole session and assist with course tear down.
Saturday and Sunday
8:15am- 2:30pm
All athletes are expected to assist with training setup and tear down.
Big Mountain and Freeride (Level 3+)
- When and where do athletes meet coaches?
Athlete Drop -off: All Mountain Rippers and other Big Mountain athletes will meet at the base of the Gondola on Peak 8 at 8:45am.
Athlete Pickup: will be in the South Gondola Lot at the top of the stairs at the Gondola Ski Back around 3:30pm
Please plan ahead as the Peak 8, 15 minute and North Gondola lot drop off gets congested between 8-9am on weekends and holidays.
All schedules for your athletes program will be communicated via email and the website. Dates, times and locations will be kept up to date by the Director of each program.
- Contest Cost Sharing
Athletes that participate in contests may have additional fees.
- What does my child need to bring each week?
Your child should have the following items each week.
- Ski Pass
- Skis
- Boots
- Poles
- Helmet
- Goggles
- Ski Clothing
- Gloves
- Buff
- Hand warmers - Not required but recommended to have just in case!
- Pack extra warm clothes and dry gloves/mittens
- Lunch & Snacks
- Water Bottle
- Apply Sunscreen
- Does Team Breckenridge provide lunch?
No, Team Breckenridge does not provide lunch. Please pack a lunch and snacks along with a water bottle that will not freeze.
- Academic Athlete
Team Breck is proud to partner with Summit School District and the Peak School to serve our full time Alpine and Freeride student-athletes. Team Breck believes our athletes are students first and we work with school counselors, athletes and parents to encourage academic success. We provide the most flexibility of any regional ski team, so even our full time athletes can pursue the competitive academic IBDP program at Summit High School.
All Summit Middle and High School, and Snow Peaks student-athletes wishing to ski during the school week must register as "academic athletes" with their counselors. Middle School students can do so at the beginning of the school year, while high school students must register prior to the school year. Students must meet their school's attendance and performance requirements to continue to be released for ski training.
All Summit High School Academic Athletes MUST fill out this document prior to the start of the school year
- Contest Information
Please visit the RMFS FAQ page for more details on contests.
- Freeride Jumping Progression
Link Here
- How do I know what Competition to register for?
You will receive competition suggestions from your lead coach when the information is published to them. Please be patient as they are not able to get the information until early December.