Team Sports & Racing
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
We are utilizing a strict capacity of 110 MSST participants this season due to constraints on coaching staff availability. The registration will shutdown when we reach our capacity. At that point, registrants can be put on a waitlist by emailing Sandy Crenshaw at screnshaw@massresort.com before November 20, 2024.
For the 2024-25 winter season, MSST members and their families must purchase their season passes online along with Coaching Fees. The earlier you purchase, the more you save. Season pass fees increase on November 1 and December 11. Massanutten offers family season passes for up to 5 family members.
MSST Members are required to purchase a STUDENT FULL SEASON (unlimited) Pass.
INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS have the option of purchasing a FULL SEASON (unlimited) or SPECIAL VALUE PASS (restricted).
Coaching Fee: $400 See Parent’s Letter below for more team details, how to register, and pay the coaching fee.
Additional fees for USS&S, SARA, and/or USASA memberships. All Race Team Members must pay the coaching fee.
Purchase season passes here.
2024-25 Massanutten Ski and Snowboard Team sign-up deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024 by 4pm.
The Massanutten Ski and Snowboard Team (MSST) is made up of two teams: the Alpine Ski Team and the Freeride Team. It is our mission to work with junior snow sports athletes to promote multiple and varied training opportunities that will improve skills and promote respect and understanding of the safety factors inherent in the sport. Through training we encourage friendships, sportsmanship, and a greater enjoyment of skiing, riding, racing and Snowsports competition. Our team consists of ski and snowboard athletes that have achieved a minimum of an advanced intermediate level of skill development and who exhibit a desire to continue to achieve and progress to higher skill levels. Athletes at this level are expected to demonstrate the highest levels of coach-ability and sportsmanship.
Alpine Ski Team
The Alpine Team consists of skiers whose focus is on skill improvement and alpine ski racing; Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom (SL). Our Alpine competitive athletes are actively training to race in US Ski and Snowboard (USS&S) competitions. These events are governed in our region by the Southern Alpine Racing Association (SARA). Our Alpine developmental athletes are actively developing their skill so as to become competitive USS&S and SARA athletes.
Open to skiers ages 7-19 who can ski in control at a minimum on intermediate to advanced terrain. Coaches promote development of technical and competitive ski racing skills through a team-oriented approach. We seek to develop a life-long enjoyment for the sport of skiing and ski racing. Junior racers in a team environment will seek to improve racing abilities and progress to more expert skill and competitive levels. These athletes must also join USS&S and SARA (national & regional racing associations) to race competitively in sanctioned regional racing events. Competitive Alpine Ski athletes strive to participate in SARA and USS&S events held in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia to become eligible as SARA Champions, as well as to represent in Eastern Regional competitions.
Freeride Team
Open to skiers and snowboarders ages 7-19 who can navigate safely on intermediate and advanced terrain. Coaches promote development of technical ski and snowboarding skills through a team-oriented approach and develop a life-long enjoyment for the sport of snowboarding/skiing. Additionally, as an athlete progresses, coaches provide an introduction to freestyle and race competition training and focus on athletes who would like to develop skills in GS and SL, and the terrain park. Additionally, coaches promote understanding and respect for safety factors inherent in the sport. Freeride Competition Team athletes must become members of USASA and compete in Appalachian Series events. Competition Team members strive to qualify for USASA Nationals held at Copper Mountain in April each year.
All athletes, regardless of team and their skills must be independent lift riders. This requires the ability to independently load and unload, raise and lower the bar, and to safely ride with team members. All athletes must wear a helmet at all practices and competitions.
Team & Practice Information
Practice Schedule
- Thursday Nights | 5 - 7 pm
Locals Cup Race League (January & February) | Open to all employees, season pass holders, and MSST Athletes - Friday Nights | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
- Saturday & Sunday Mornings | 9 am - 12 pm
For families that travel to sanctioned US Ski &Snowboard or USASA events in which an MSST coach is present to coach, the event will count as a practice IF / WHEN the athlete participates with the team for all inspections and coaching communications. Events in which the team has not sent a certified and MSST approved coach to represent the athlete(s) will not be credible to meet the weekly practice requirement.
Parents, our coaching staff seeks to be inclusive and to communicate fully with you and your athlete regarding their progress in setting and achieving appropriate goals for their level of skill. We are thrilled with their progress and can’t wait to share it with you. We understand the temptation to want to ski or ride along with the team during practices and events to see it for yourself. However, only trained and sanctioned ‘parent coaches’ are permitted to ski or ride with athletes during practice. This includes riding the lift. The athletes should be interacting with fellow athletes and coaches during team practices and events.
All members of the MSST are required to wear appropriate TEAM ATTIRE at all practices and team events. If an athlete is not wearing approved team outerwear (Team Jacket, Official Team Hoodie or Pullover) he or she will not be permitted at practice and will not be coached at a team event.
2024-25 MSST Online Enrollment Form: View here.
Parent Letter: View here.
Parent's Guide: View here.
Contact Information
Sandy Crenshaw | Massanutten Ski & Snowboard Team Coordinator | screnshaw@massresort.com
Elizabeth Lam | Alpine Team Supervisor | alpinemsst@gmail.com
Samantha Dull | Freeride Team Supervisor | freeridemsst@gmail.com
Ski Office | Phone: 540.437.5391 | snowinfo@massresort.com