Shredders

The Shredders ski team program is designed to develop athletes with intermediate to advanced skiing ability looking for season-long coaching in a fun and safe environment.

Shredder candidates must be able to:

  • Put on / take off equipment on their own
  • Use ski poles
  • Turn in both directions
  • Stop on their own – without falling
  • Skis under any conditions at any time
  • Be able to ski exclusively using the ‘parallel’ technique (skis side-by-side)
  • Not in a ‘wedge’ or ‘pizza’ shape
  • Be able to steer, regulate speed using turns
  • Be able to ride ALL chairlifts at Mt. Rose (load/unload with minimal help)
  • Verbally communicate effectively with the coaches (without parental assistance)
  • Be able to regulate their own behavior such that they are not a safety hazard/distraction to others

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