FAQ's

Registration to participate on the Sugar team for the season is completed online.  See link on home page.

Discounted season lift passes are offered to racers who have registered and paid in TeamSnap AND whose family has committed to 6 volunteer slots in Sign Up Genius.

Season passes may be purchased through the Administrative Office of Sugar Mountain Resort, either via phone or in person on the second floor of the main lodge.  Passes are not available online at this time.

Please allow 1-2 weeks between registering/signing up to volunteer and purchasing passes.  All information must be verified by ski team volunteers, and then it is shared with the Resort so they know who is eligible for discounted passes.

Season pass holders who forget their pass can go the the Administrative Office and get a one-day replacement for a small fee.

Keep in mind, using someone else's pass is fraud.  If you use someone else's pass or if someone else uses your pass, you will be removed from the team, assessed a $500 fine, and will lose skiing privileges at Sugar.

We’re glad you asked!  Family volunteering is an integral part of making the team operational.  Each race requires 20-30+ volunteers.  Volunteers are critical to the success of the races.  We require that each family commit to 6 volunteer slots throughout the year, which include race days, fall and spring team clean-up days, and other events at Sugar, such as Summit Crawl and Oktoberfest.  Sign-ups are available through Sign-Up Genius (a link will be shared with the team).  If your 6 slots leave you wanting more, please talk to one of the coaches or a board member about other ways to get involved.

• Ages 5-19 (as of December 31) are eligible to join the team.  Regardless of age, prospective team members should be able to perform all of the following:
  • Get on the chair lift and lower the safety bar without assistance. 
  • Raise the safety bar and off-load the chair lift without assistance. 
  • Ski from the chair lift to the practice area without constant supervision. 
  • Be mature enough to be able to follow a coach's instructions.  
• Team members who are unable to perform any of the above must have a parent with them at all times. 

Yes.  Both skiers and snowboarders are part of the team. 

Absolutely.  The majority of team members live outside of the High Country area.  Many members choose to spend the weekends in the area since there is a Saturday practice and most races are on Sunday. 

By signing up for the Sugar Mountain Ski and Snowboard Team, you are making the commitment to participate in practices and races as much as possible.  Activities and staffing are planned based on the number of members.  If you are unable to come, please notify your coach or indicate your availability in TeamSnap.

Groups are assigned based on age and ability.

Registration for each race is completed about 1-2 weeks prior to each race.  More information will be sent at that time.  Each race is paid separately prior to the race.  While rates may change this year, to give you a baseline, last year HCJRS races were $7-$12 and USSS races were $45.  In addition, when traveling to other mountains, racers will need to purchase a lift ticket; however, the host mountain typically gives a discounted rate to racers.

Race days are fun! Check-in is between 7 am and 9 am depending on the location of the race.  Course inspection starts about an hour before the race.  This time allows racers to visually inspect the course.  Races at Sugar start at 9 a.m.  Some mountains start the races at 10 a.m.  Once the race starts, it lasts about 2-4 hours.  Family members on skis can often watch the race from the sidelines.  Depending on the location, there may be areas to watch for non-skiers.  Talk to other parents and racers to learn helpful tips and tricks for a successful race day.