Sunlight Ski Team Philosophy

The Sunlight Ski Team Educational Foundation is a registered alpine ski club operating under the policies of the United States Ski Association (USSA). Its members are boys and girls ages 6 and up who live in the Roaring Fork Valley. They compete on three separate teams: Buddy Werner (introduction to ski racing), Age Class, and Ability Class. The team exists to provide an opportunity for young skiers to learn about, and participate in, a quality racing program. The three groups cater to an entire range of talent, those who desire to be top caliber racers as well as those wishing to participate and improve their skills. At the upper levels, training will be geared toward successful USSA competition with consistent attendance and dedication expected from all participants.

Further, we strive to promote alpine racing as a major sport in the Roaring Fork Valley and to develop young men and women who, with confidence and discipline learned from ski racing, will better represent themselves and their community.

Finally, the Ski Team provides the opportunity to achieve the highest possible potential as athletes, sports persons and racers. We consider the athlete first, the sports person second, and winning third. The program unites self-motivation, effort and commitment. How well our athletes progress in the sport of ski racing will be determined by how thoroughly they grasp these ideals.