2011/2012 Season

The Alpine and Snowboard Cross Team is designed to cater to athletes eager to compete in USASA Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Snowboard Cross race competitions.  The program’s emphasis is placed on improving an athlete’s technical ability to perform high speed maneuvers and maintain control in an alpine setting.  Athletes will explore proper course technique on slalom, giant slalom, and snowboard cross courses.

Alpine and SBX athletes will take advantage of on-snow training both all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

Athletes will also be expected to participate in two days of dryland training at Durango Stillwater Foundation.

Athletes will travel and compete in United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA) to area mountains including Telluride, Crested Butte and others. Primary goals of this team include improving athletes’ skills in above areas, and to qualify for USASA National Championships.  Athletes will also be allowed/encouraged to compete in half-pipe and slope style competitions.

**NOTE:  We must have 5 athletes register for this program to move forward this season.

Ages:
8 – 18

On Snow Training (Dec 2011 – April 2012, DMR):
Both Saturdays and Sundays

On Snow Training (Chapman)(Jan – Mar, 2012):
1 Weeknight

Dryland Training (Oct 19th - Dec 16th, 2011):
Wednesdays 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm, Stillwater Foundation.  Map
Waiver form required.  Download here and bring to first practice.
Fridays 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm, Stillwater foundation.  Map
Waiver form required.  Download here and bring to first practice.

Work Deposit: $150

IMPORTANT CHANGE:  As of November 8th, 2011, Athletes are NO LONGER required to obtain a license or join the USSA organization to be members of the Purgatory Ski & Snowboard Team.  Athletes will have to join USSA ONLY if they compete in an USSA event or competition.

Memberships:
 

United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA) – ONLY Athletes who compete in USASA sponsored events will be required to join the USASA. There are different “levels” of membership varying from 1-day to full season. Information for joining USASA can be found here.

Costs:
2011/2012 Tuition - $850
2011/2012 Work Deposit – $150 (refundable)
2011/2012 Dryland 1 Night - $50
2011/2012 Dryland 2 Nights – $100
2011/2012 Chapman - Check with City of Durango Parks and Rec.  Recommendation is to purchase a Chapman pass
2011/2012 Holiday and Spring Camps – $100 each (optional)
2011/2012 USASA Membership – Approx $75 (Required to compete w/USASA)
2011/2012 Travel Fees – $75 per competition/weekend (no fees for local comps)