Team YSL: 5-Day Program - 2025-26 Season Registration Now Open.
Program Tuition
$2,299 If registering after October 15th, Team Coat not guaranteed*
$2,199 August 1 - October 15th Registration / Deposit Spot Reserved
*Payment options may be available. Contact mssrt.board@gmail.com for more information.
Provides five days of training opportunity per week for U8, U10, U12 child-athletes from December 13th - March 22nd.
Includes programming for Saturday + Sunday daytime training
Includes programming for Friday morning training
Includes programming for Wednesday + Thursday night training
Includes December 27-31 Holiday Camp
Regular attendance is not required, but highly encouraged.
A Mt. Spokane Season Pass is required
Team Ski Coat is included in tuition
Schedule
This program is offered from December 13th - March 22nd. The typical Wednesday and Thursday night training includes on average, three hours of nighttime coaching. The typical Friday morning training includes on average, three hours of morning coaching. The typical Saturday and Sunday training days include on average, five hours of daytime coaching plus a 30-minute lunch break.
Program tuition also includes participation in the December 27-31 Holiday camp.
Saturday + Sunday Schedule at a glance:
8:45 AM Recommended arrival to Lodge 1.
9:00 AM Team Training Begins (meet coaches on-snow ready to load chair).
12:00 - 12:30 PM YSL Lunch on own at Lodge 1.
2:30 PM End Training + Parent Pick-up at Lodge 1 Slopeside on snow.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Coaches available in Lodge 1 for questions.
Weeknight Training Schedule at glance:
4:45 PM begin to gather upstairs at Mt. Spokane Lodge 2
5:00 PM on-snow session begins at Mt. Spokane main base outside Lodge 2
6:05 - 6:20 PM Dinner Break
7:40 PM Pull Venue
8:00 PM End Session. Wednesday Night Ski Training.
Late to arrive? If arriving after 5:00 PM start, send message of arrival in WhatsApp Group, then send athletes to top of training venue to check in on the start radio and wait for coach instruction.
Ability Requirements
Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team is a race program. The child-athlete must be able to manage all of their equipment independently. This includes putting their skis on and off, putting their boots on and off, loading and unloading the lift independently, skiing with poles. Child-athletes must be able to ski parallel on intermediate terrain.
Equipment Requirements
One pair of carving skis is recommended for U8 U10 child-athletes. Two pairs of junior race skis - one SL, one GS, is recommended for U12 child-athletes. Helmets, goggles, and poles are required. MSSRT provides a high-quality team coat included in tuition on a two-year cycle. Coats will arrive to be distributed at the start of our on-snow season.
Racing
Child-athletes compete in the EEYSL (Emerald Empire Youth Ski League) races. Race entry fees and US Ski and Snowboard membership are not included in program tuition. To purchase/renew USSS membership: (Member Registration Instructions).
Anticipated Tentative YSL 2025-26 Calendar
Jan. 10-11, 2026 = Chad Engstrom EEYSL #1 @Schweitzer Resort, ID (GS / GS)
Jan. 30-31, 2026 = FAST Blast @49 Degrees North, WA (SG Tr / SG / GS) (SG for U12 Only)
Feb. 28 - March 1, 2026 = Gary Peck Memorial EEYSL #2 @Mt. Spokane, WA (SL / SL)
March 14-15, 2026 = EEYSL Finals @Lookout Pass, ID (GS / SL)
March 28 - 29, 2026 = U12 Buddy Werner Championships @Mt Bachelor, OR
March 28-29, 2026 = Silver Cup @Silver Mountain Resort, ID (SL/GS)
Volunteer Requirements
As a non-profit volunteer based organization, parent volunteering is essential to providing a quality program for our athletes. Parents are required to volunteer three days at MSSRT hosted races or events. To select your role, visit: www.timetosignup.com/mssrt/
