2014 -2015 Team Tonkawood

Team Tonkawood is designed for the skier who is looking for a bit more from the Tonkawood Ski School. More time on the hill, more coaching, more fun with friends, and more independence. Team Tonkawood blends instruction, drills, games and racing in a team environment that is fun,
challenging, safe, and exciting.

Team Tonkawood is designed to bridge the gap between recreational skiing and the more competitive race teams (USSA or High School). We will be using team work, fun, and great coaching to teach kids how to get the most out of skiing in the Midwest.

Team members will have the opportunity to compete in four all day races against other Dev Teams. Everyone loves the races, but we focus on the skills and attitude required to ski competitively and not on the results.

Team Tonkawood is focused on teaching children the skills required to race and compete. Kids should have a strong  basic turn (braced is fine).  Ski poles are not required,  although most kids will  progress to the use of poles  relatively quickly.

If the hill is open we are  skiing: team members will  learn how to ski in extreme  winter conditions (with lots of  hot cocoa breaks).

Skiing and racing are  hazardous and the safety of the kids and coaches is our  number one priority. To keep the program safe, the  coaches will expect the kids to  be able to:

• Follow directions. 
• Obey safety rules. 
• Get on the chair and ride  safely without direct adult  supervision. 
• Use the buddy system when not under direct adult  supervision. 
• Wear helmets and goggles  while training and racing.

Team Tonkawood Brochure Here