All Home Team Questions Answered Here!
⛷️🏂 BBSEF Home Teams Family Guide
The information below is designed to give families an overview of BBSEF Home Teams.
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🏔️ Tips for Parents
✔️ Label everything – gloves, helmets, goggles, skis, snowboards. Lost & found piles up quickly!
✔️ Arrive early – give your athlete time to gear up and use the restroom before meeting their coach.
✔️ Pack snacks – quick fuel between runs helps kids stay energized.
✔️ Dry gear nightly – start each day with dry socks, gloves, and base layers.
✔️ Encourage independence – athletes carry their own gear and learn responsibility.
🎿🏂 Tips for Athletes
⭐ Be on time – your team and coach are counting on you.
⭐ Check your gear – make sure boots are buckled, helmet is on, and goggles are ready.
⭐ Get a good night’s rest – arrive at the mountain energized and ready to learn.
⭐ Be coachable – listen, try new skills, and ask questions.
⭐ Bring the stoke – cheer for teammates, celebrate progress, and have fun in the snow!
BBSEF Home Teams FAQs
What is a U-Class?
Your U (Under) Class is the age group you will compete in. It is based on your age as of December 31st of the season year:
- U16 – ages 14–15
- U14 – ages 12–13
- U12 – ages 10–11
- U10 – ages 8–9
- U8 – ages 6–7
What equipment is needed?
- Warm winter jacket
- Snow pants and base layers
- Skis (preferably all-mountain) or Snowboard (for Snowboard Team members)
- Ski poles (not needed for snowboarders)
- Properly fitted boots (age-appropriate)
- High-quality, properly fitting ski socks
- Ski helmet that fits correctly
- Goggles, gloves, and a neck gator
- On snowy/wet days, bring a second pair of gloves for the afternoon
- Optional: handwarmers (can be stored in jacket pockets)
- Sunscreen (keep in jacket)
- Bogus Basin Season Pass (not included in BBSEF team fees)
- A sturdy backpack to transport gear to and from the mountain
Which days does my child compete?
Home Team athletes compete on the same day they train:
- Saturday athletes train & compete on Saturday
- Sunday athletes train & compete on Sunday
What events do Home Teams compete in?
All Home Team athletes are automatically entered in the Coaches Cup series.
- One-day Giant Slalom (GS) OR Slopestyle / mini Big Mountain
- One-day Slalom (SL) OR Slopestyle / mini Big Mountain
- Coaches Cup Finale – four events over two days:
- Slalom
- Giant Slalom
- Jumping
- Slopestyle OR mini Big Mountain
🏅 Awards are given for 1st–5th place, plus participant ribbons for all competitors.
🏆 An Overall Coaches Cup Award is presented at season’s end, based on points earned throughout the series.
What are the different disciplines?
Alpine (Ski Racing)
- Giant Slalom (GS): Fundamental alpine event, closest to freeskiing; considered a technical event.
- Slalom (SL): Shortest course with the most turns; quick, continuous, technical skiing.
Freeski / Snowboard
- Slopestyle: Course with jumps, rails, and features. Athletes are judged on difficulty, execution, style, and overall performance.
- Mini Big Mountain: Athletes ski/ride natural terrain features; judged on creativity, control, and style.
Who is the governing body for skiing & snowboarding?
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the governing body for alpine, freeski, freestyle, and snowboard competition in the U.S.
BBSEF follows the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Training System and SkillsQuest as guides for our programs.
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