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KSEF Masters Alpine Race Program - 4002 | Winter 26/27
Before BlueZone Team Day
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 Tomaz
A parent or guardian sends for athletes under 18. Adult athletes send their own. Remember to attach the saved PDF before sending.
Program overview
For advanced adult skiers, returning racers, and skiers ready to try gates. Train in Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super G with Masters Head Coach Tomasz. Individual development plans and flexible scheduling help you work toward your goals alongside other adult athletes.
We’re here to help
Ask Kylese about program fit & training · Ask Dana about registration & payment options
Explore KSEF scholarships · Join family events & volunteer
Training and Development
Masters training is structured, coached, and purposeful. Every session is designed to improve your racing and your skiing, with a balance of gate work, tactical freeskiing, and conditioning adapted for adult athletes.
Gate Training. Focused sessions in Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super G. Practice precise turns, choosing a race line, and the skills each discipline requires. Coach Tomasz gives individual feedback throughout each session.
Strategic Freeskiing. Coached, directed skiing across Kirkwood's terrain, targeting the technical fundamentals that underpin fast, efficient racing: edge control, pressure management, balance, and the ability to ski with confidence in any condition Kirkwood delivers.
Pre-Season Conditioning. Structured dryland training from September through November, emphasizing strength, agility, endurance, and flexibility, specifically adapted for adult athletes. Arrive on opening day ready to train, not catching up.
Personalized Development. Every participant receives an individualized development plan, regularly assessed and tailored to your goals and progress. Whether you are chasing podiums or chasing personal bests, the coaching meets you where you are.
Racing
Masters athletes compete in local, regional, and national Masters races, supported by strategic coaching to maximize race-day performance. Race schedules are coordinated by Coach Tomasz and published on the KSEF calendar. Whether you are racing for the first time or targeting national Masters events, KSEF provides the training, the preparation, and the team behind you.
Race travel is coordinated by coaches. Participants are responsible for transportation to race venues.
On-mountain race facility
KSEF plans to use its new on-mountain race facility for the 2026/27 season.
FY26/27 Schedule
The Masters season runs December through early April, subject to snow conditions. Training days and times are coordinated by Coach Tomasz and published on the KSEF calendar. Pre-season dryland conditioning runs September through November. Coaches communicate with participants through KSEF's TeamSnap and direct email. Any training changes due to weather or conditions are communicated promptly.
Registration & pricing
The current tuition is shown above. Contact Dana for current registration windows, payment options, and assistance.
Season Pass: All Masters athletes must hold a valid 2026/27 season pass for every training day: 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. A season pass is a separate purchase, not included in program tuition.
Payment plans are available. Contact the Program Administrator for pricing details and registration options.
Equipment Guidance
Masters racing requires discipline-specific equipment for GS, SL, and SG. Coach Tomasz provides expert guidance on racing equipment selection, setup, and tuning to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety standards. Athletes are expected to arrive with race-ready equipment or consult with coaching staff before the season to ensure proper setup.
Essential equipment includes race skis appropriate for your disciplines, properly fitted race boots, race-specific poles with pole guards, a MIPS ski helmet with chin guard and face guard meeting current safety standards, shin guards for SL, goggles with multiple lens options, waterproof gloves, and appropriate layers for Kirkwood conditions. A speed suit is recommended for racing. A back protector is recommended for speed events. Dress for the mountain, not the start gate.
Team uniforms
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.
Before BlueZone Team Day
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 Tomaz
A parent or guardian sends for athletes under 18. Adult athletes send their own. Remember to attach the saved PDF before sending.
Program overview
For advanced adult skiers, returning racers, and skiers ready to try gates. Train in Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super G with Masters Head Coach Tomasz. Individual development plans and flexible scheduling help you work toward your goals alongside other adult athletes.
We’re here to help
Ask Kylese about program fit & training · Ask Dana about registration & payment options
Explore KSEF scholarships · Join family events & volunteer
Training and Development
Masters training is structured, coached, and purposeful. Every session is designed to improve your racing and your skiing, with a balance of gate work, tactical freeskiing, and conditioning adapted for adult athletes.
Gate Training. Focused sessions in Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super G. Practice precise turns, choosing a race line, and the skills each discipline requires. Coach Tomasz gives individual feedback throughout each session.
Strategic Freeskiing. Coached, directed skiing across Kirkwood's terrain, targeting the technical fundamentals that underpin fast, efficient racing: edge control, pressure management, balance, and the ability to ski with confidence in any condition Kirkwood delivers.
Pre-Season Conditioning. Structured dryland training from September through November, emphasizing strength, agility, endurance, and flexibility, specifically adapted for adult athletes. Arrive on opening day ready to train, not catching up.
Personalized Development. Every participant receives an individualized development plan, regularly assessed and tailored to your goals and progress. Whether you are chasing podiums or chasing personal bests, the coaching meets you where you are.
Racing
Masters athletes compete in local, regional, and national Masters races, supported by strategic coaching to maximize race-day performance. Race schedules are coordinated by Coach Tomasz and published on the KSEF calendar. Whether you are racing for the first time or targeting national Masters events, KSEF provides the training, the preparation, and the team behind you.
Race travel is coordinated by coaches. Participants are responsible for transportation to race venues.
On-mountain race facility
KSEF plans to use its new on-mountain race facility for the 2026/27 season.
FY26/27 Schedule
The Masters season runs December through early April, subject to snow conditions. Training days and times are coordinated by Coach Tomasz and published on the KSEF calendar. Pre-season dryland conditioning runs September through November. Coaches communicate with participants through KSEF's TeamSnap and direct email. Any training changes due to weather or conditions are communicated promptly.
Registration & pricing
The current tuition is shown above. Contact Dana for current registration windows, payment options, and assistance.
Season Pass: All Masters athletes must hold a valid 2026/27 season pass for every training day: 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. A season pass is a separate purchase, not included in program tuition.
Payment plans are available. Contact the Program Administrator for pricing details and registration options.
Equipment Guidance
Masters racing requires discipline-specific equipment for GS, SL, and SG. Coach Tomasz provides expert guidance on racing equipment selection, setup, and tuning to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety standards. Athletes are expected to arrive with race-ready equipment or consult with coaching staff before the season to ensure proper setup.
Essential equipment includes race skis appropriate for your disciplines, properly fitted race boots, race-specific poles with pole guards, a MIPS ski helmet with chin guard and face guard meeting current safety standards, shin guards for SL, goggles with multiple lens options, waterproof gloves, and appropriate layers for Kirkwood conditions. A speed suit is recommended for racing. A back protector is recommended for speed events. Dress for the mountain, not the start gate.
Team uniforms
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.