Cross Country

Cross Country Prep Team

The Cross Country Prep Team is designed for athletes who are ready to build on foundational Nordic skills and transition into a more structured and performance-focused training environment. This program introduces a higher level of commitment, consistency, and preparation while maintaining a strong emphasis on long-term athlete development.

Athletes refine both skate and classic techniques through structured workouts, drills, and increased training volume. At this stage, athletes begin to develop endurance, pacing strategies, and a deeper understanding of training habits that support performance.

The Prep Team introduces athletes to competition in a supportive environment, helping them gain experience and confidence as they prepare for progression into the Cross Country Competition Team

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Program Details

Overview

Program Structure:

  • Full Time

Program Requirements:

  • Age: YOB 2013- 2016
Fees + Scholarships

Program Fees:

  • Non-Resident Fee: $5,60 plus $100 Club Membership
  • Colorado Resident Fee: $4,280 plus $100 Club Membership

SSCV is committed to making our programs accessible to families. Our scholarship program can cover up to 100% of program fees based on financial need and level of participation. For the 2026–2027 season, SSCV offers two types of scholarships. Explore our Scholarship Page to determine the best fit for your family.

Please note, the first deadline for 26/27 scholarship applications is May 15th, 2026 and the second deadline is October 1st, 2026. Families must have their 2025 tax return in order to complete their application.

Calendar

The Cross Country Prep Team operates during the winter season, typically from November through March, with training held multiple days per week, including weekdays and weekends.

Athletes may participate in local and regional Nordic events, gaining race experience in a low-pressure, development-focused environment. A detailed calendar outlining training sessions, races, and key program dates is provided prior to the season.

Prep Team Calendar
Volunteer Requirements

Points Required: 160

SSCV relies heavily upon the generosity of hundreds of volunteers who give thousands of hours to help with competitions, fundraising and various Club tasks and events. Volunteer points are earned by completing volunteer jobs, and these jobs are assigned a specific number of points based upon difficulty and time needed for completion. SSCV requires each family to complete a predetermined amount of volunteering based upon the programs in which they are involved. The number of points required per family is based upon the athlete’s program (and in the case of multiple athletes, it will be the program in which the most time-committed athlete participates).

There are numerous opportunities, both on and off the snow, throughout the year from May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027. Opportunities will be shared with families via email as they arise.

Failure to meet your obligation could result in an evaluation of your family’s fit with the program and SSCV culture of volunteerism.

Facilities + Technical Support

Training takes place primarily at Maloit Park, SSCV’s premier Nordic training facility featuring over 10 kilometers of trails designed for both training and racing.

Additional sessions may take place at the Vail Nordic Center, providing exposure to varied terrain and race environments.

Strength Training

At the Prep Team level, athletes begin to take a more structured approach to training. Off-snow development includes endurance, coordination, and general strength training in an age-appropriate format.

Athletes are introduced to more consistent equipment preparation, including basic waxing techniques and ski selection, helping them understand how conditions impact performance.