Tell us where you want this season to go. Complete and return your athlete assessment before BlueZone Team Day and Athlete Assessment on October 24, 2026.
Download the 2026/27 Athlete Assessment, Goals & Coach Level Set (fillable PDF)
Complete every question in Part 1 and the applicable parent or guardian questions in Part 2. Masters athletes skip Part 2. Your coach completes Part 3. Save your answers, reopen the PDF to check them, and attach the completed file to your email. This October 24 deadline replaces the first training day timing printed in the PDF.
Email your assessment to Kylese, Dana and Alisa
A parent or guardian sends for athletes under 18. Adult athletes send their own. Remember to attach the saved PDF before sending.
Build strong skiing skills, make friends, and get a fun introduction to racing at Kirkwood. Ability-based groups have a maximum of seven athletes per coach and prepare skiers for the U10 team.
Ask Kylese if Jr. Devo is the right fit · Get registration help from Dana
This is not a beginner program. New athletes complete a pre-season on-snow skills assessment and must:
Load and unload chairlifts independently. Athletes under 51 inches may ride with an adult or coach.
Link turns on blue terrain and stop independently.
Ski off Chairs 5, 11, and 7 without assistance.
Take part in a full day of activities, up to six hours, without parent assistance.
Ski without edgie-wedgies, leashes, or other training aids.
If your skier is still working on these skills, contact us about a path through Kirkwood’s Ski and Ride School.
The seasonal mix is 75–85% coached all-mountain skiing, 10–20% drills and skill development, and 5–10% introduction to gates. Athletes may take part in Tahoe Race Series events.
Each athlete receives development goals, a written mid-season progress report, and an end-of-season skills card. KSEF plans to use its new on-mountain race facility for the 2026/27 season.
December through early April, subject to snow and mountain operations. Weekend training runs Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; school-break weekdays follow the same hours. Aim to attend at least 60% of scheduled sessions.
Arrive dressed and ready at the meeting point shared before the season. Bring a healthy pocket snack and water. Coaches supervise athletes through training and breaks, with a lunch break during the day. Updates come through TeamSnap and email.
The current tuition is shown above. A valid 2026/27 season pass covering every training day is required and purchased separately. Accepted passes are the Epic Pass (no blackout dates), Tahoe Local Pass (blackout dates apply), or Kirkwood Pass (Kirkwood only, no blackout dates). Tahoe Local Pass blackout dates are Nov 27 to 28 and Dec 26 to 31, 2026, and Jan 16 and Feb 13 to 14, 2027, and several of those are KSEF training days. Returning and new members are encouraged to check program dates with our Program Administrator, Dana Keith, before buying a pass. Lift tickets and day passes are not accepted.
Payment plans and need-based assistance are available. Contact Dana for current pricing, payment options, pass guidance, and membership questions. Learn about KSEF scholarships.
Coaches must approve equipment before training. Check with them before buying.
One pair of all-mountain carving skis, chin-to-forehead length; no twin tips or daily rentals. Owned or seasonal lease.
Properly fitted ski boots with suitable flex; no rear-entry boots.
Poles of the correct length.
A MIPS ski helmet with chin/face guard meeting current safety standards, worn at all times.
Goggles, waterproof gloves or mittens, waterproof ski pants, and base, mid, and outer layers for changing mountain conditions.
KSEF’s 2026/27 team uniform partner is Helly Hansen. Contact Dana or Kylese for current jacket, pant, mid-layer, and full-kit details and pricing.
Respect. Compassion. Grit. Fun. We look forward to skiing with your family.
Tell us where you want this season to go. Complete and return your athlete assessment before BlueZone Team Day and Athlete Assessment on October 24, 2026.
Download the 2026/27 Athlete Assessment, Goals & Coach Level Set (fillable PDF)
Complete every question in Part 1 and the applicable parent or guardian questions in Part 2. Masters athletes skip Part 2. Your coach completes Part 3. Save your answers, reopen the PDF to check them, and attach the completed file to your email. This October 24 deadline replaces the first training day timing printed in the PDF.
Email your assessment to Kylese, Dana and Alisa
A parent or guardian sends for athletes under 18. Adult athletes send their own. Remember to attach the saved PDF before sending.
Build strong skiing skills, make friends, and get a fun introduction to racing at Kirkwood. Ability-based groups have a maximum of seven athletes per coach and prepare skiers for the U10 team.
Ask Kylese if Jr. Devo is the right fit · Get registration help from Dana
This is not a beginner program. New athletes complete a pre-season on-snow skills assessment and must:
Load and unload chairlifts independently. Athletes under 51 inches may ride with an adult or coach.
Link turns on blue terrain and stop independently.
Ski off Chairs 5, 11, and 7 without assistance.
Take part in a full day of activities, up to six hours, without parent assistance.
Ski without edgie-wedgies, leashes, or other training aids.
If your skier is still working on these skills, contact us about a path through Kirkwood’s Ski and Ride School.
The seasonal mix is 75–85% coached all-mountain skiing, 10–20% drills and skill development, and 5–10% introduction to gates. Athletes may take part in Tahoe Race Series events.
Each athlete receives development goals, a written mid-season progress report, and an end-of-season skills card. KSEF plans to use its new on-mountain race facility for the 2026/27 season.
December through early April, subject to snow and mountain operations. Weekend training runs Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; school-break weekdays follow the same hours. Aim to attend at least 60% of scheduled sessions.
Arrive dressed and ready at the meeting point shared before the season. Bring a healthy pocket snack and water. Coaches supervise athletes through training and breaks, with a lunch break during the day. Updates come through TeamSnap and email.
The current tuition is shown above. A valid 2026/27 season pass covering every training day is required and purchased separately. Accepted passes are the Epic Pass (no blackout dates), Tahoe Local Pass (blackout dates apply), or Kirkwood Pass (Kirkwood only, no blackout dates). Tahoe Local Pass blackout dates are Nov 27 to 28 and Dec 26 to 31, 2026, and Jan 16 and Feb 13 to 14, 2027, and several of those are KSEF training days. Returning and new members are encouraged to check program dates with our Program Administrator, Dana Keith, before buying a pass. Lift tickets and day passes are not accepted.
Payment plans and need-based assistance are available. Contact Dana for current pricing, payment options, pass guidance, and membership questions. Learn about KSEF scholarships.
Coaches must approve equipment before training. Check with them before buying.
One pair of all-mountain carving skis, chin-to-forehead length; no twin tips or daily rentals. Owned or seasonal lease.
Properly fitted ski boots with suitable flex; no rear-entry boots.
Poles of the correct length.
A MIPS ski helmet with chin/face guard meeting current safety standards, worn at all times.
Goggles, waterproof gloves or mittens, waterproof ski pants, and base, mid, and outer layers for changing mountain conditions.
KSEF’s 2026/27 team uniform partner is Helly Hansen. Contact Dana or Kylese for current jacket, pant, mid-layer, and full-kit details and pricing.
Respect. Compassion. Grit. Fun. We look forward to skiing with your family.
Ask Dana about registration & payment options · Ask Kylese about program fit
