Qualifier Series

QS deepens ski‑racing expertise by balancing on‑mountain training, targeted drills, and gate work. Free‑skiing remains a core component for refining technique. This program emphasizes:

  • Consistent, balanced athletic position across varied terrain

  • Precise weight distribution and stable stance under race conditions

  • Turn timing & rhythm for effective edge release

  • Upper/lower body separation and upper‑body stability via pole‑plant technique

  • Advanced tactics for Super‑G, GS & SL course strategy

  • Technical development through free‑skiing challenges

  • Video‑guided feedback to fine‑tune movement patterns and race tactics

Register for Qualifiers/Open

  • QS placement requires a coach recommendation.

    QS skiers are ages 13-18 at the beginning of the season. They are experienced, train year-round, and have expectations for elite performance.

    QS is a traveling competition team. Athletes who train more frequently will have higher success qualifying for competitions.

    • 8 Dryland training sessions prior to the season starting.

    • Full-day and half-day on-snow training options (3-6 training days/week can be selected at registration) with a professional coach and customized curriculum from resort opening through the end of March.

    • Customized race schedule

    • Snowbasin Ski Team jacket (for first year athletes & every other year in the program.)

    • 7 to 1 Athlete to coach ratio

    • TeamSnap app membership

    • Holiday Camp

    • Option to add-on additional trainings, outside resort lift passes, Summer Training Camp, race start fees, coach travel fees, Race Camp, etc

    Tuition for this program also includes a discount for a Snowbasin season pass (purchased separately).

  • QS tuition varies by age and how many training days per week are desired.

    U14 Series

    • 3 Days - $5530

    • 4 Days - $6020

    • 5/6 Days - $6480

    U16 Series

    • 3 Days - $5590

    • 4 Days - $6090

    • 5/6 Days - $6550

    Optional add-ons are available:

    • Utah Olympic Park Tuesdays, Nordic and Powder Mountain Wednesday evening training days

    • Summer camp - generally first week of June

    • November Race Camp - generally week before Thanksgiving

    • December Race Camp - generally 2nd weekend of December

    • Race Start and lift fees

    • Travel to races

    • Coach travel fees

    A season lift pass is required. After registration, you will receive a special team website link to purchase a Snowbasin Season pass at a 20% discount from the lowest offered price.

    Any equipment rental or purchase will be additional. Many of our sponsors offer surprisingly deep discounts. We also host a gear swap at the beginning of the season, if you want to buy or sell used equipment.

    A $500 first payment is required at the time of registration to reserve a team spot.  Payment plan options available. Program cost is non-refundable.  Full tuition is due by Nov 1st.  A 2.85%+ $0.85 processing fee will be automatically charged to all credit card payments or a 1.99% + $0.99 processing fee for all ACH transfers. 

  • If the program descriptions, informational links, equipment recommendations, or answers to Frequently Asked Questions did not address your concern, please contact:

    Troy Price
    Executive Director
    troyprice@snowbasinskiteam.org