Taos Ski Team

FAQs

Q: What is Taos Sports Associates all about?

A: The mission of Taos Sports Associates (TSA) is to give an opportunity for athletes to become great skiers and pursue personal goals. TSA promotes the development of good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness, sound technical skills, and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and of the mountains. TSA strives to provide a pathway to success for motivated individuals from all walks of life.

Q: What is required to join the Taos Ski Team?

A: Fees:

TSA Membership $50
Training Fees (Click here for training fee schedule)

Time:
Running the ski team takes a lot of time and energy. We expect the families of ski team members to share this responsibility by giving time to the ski team. That commitment is guaranteed through the use of deposits:

Work Deposit
Raffle Deposit

These deposits are secured by check. Those checks are cashed and the reconciled deposit returned upon the completion of the work and raffle requirements (Please see the registration packet for more information).

Make all checks out to Taos Sport Associates and send all payments to:
TSA
P.O. Box 3011
Taos, NM 87571

Paperwork:
All athletes must complete a registration packet.

In addition, ski racers must be members of the United States Ski & Snowboard Association

Q: Is my kid a JIII, JIV or what?

A: Age classes are calculated based on the athlete's age as of December 31 of the current racing season. Age classes are defined as follows

	JI	17 years old and over
	JII	15 & 16 years old
	JIII	13 & 14 years old
	JIV	11 & 12 years old
	JV	9 & 10 years old
	JVI	8 years old and younger

More information on age classes is available at the USSA web site.

Q: How do I get my athlete to all of these races?

A: Parents drive their children to the races. This not only gets the athlete to the mountain but also provides support to the team and helps the family get a feel for the race scene. You might want to team up with another family to share driving duties.

Q: Is the Taos Ski Team part of Taos Ski Valley, Inc.?

A: No, Taos Sports Associates (aka the Taos Ski Team) is an independent, private non-profit (501c3) corporation. However, Taos Ski Valley supports TSA by providing hill space to set gates and train.

Q: Where can I find race results?

A: Results for USSA races can be found on the RMD website at: http://www.rmdussa.com/results.htm

Fun race results are usually not posted online. See the coaching staff for paper copies of fun race results.