Training:

• Be on time for the start of the program each day. Once the group heads up the mountain, it is very difficult to connect with late arrivals.

• A good breakfast will make your day more enjoyable.

• Go to the bathroom before you meet your group, as our training time is limited and valuable.

• Dry your ski boots every night and wear high-quality ski socks. It is hard to perform if your toes are frozen and painful.

• All programs at Ski Butternut require a helmet. For Interclub & Tri-State, U. S. Ski & Snowboard mandates that this is a hard-ear model. Soft flaps are not acceptable (nor are helmet-mounted cameras).

• Always have your Butternut season pass. Skiing with your coach and group does not alleviate this requirement!

• Dress warmly and appropriately for the weather. Again, you cannot learn or perform if you are uncomfortable. Use hand warmers if necessary.

• Label all your clothing and equipment with a permanent marker. This is especially important for race days when all the black ski pants look the same.

• Phone, iPods, and MP3 players are not allowed during training. You are there to listen to your coaches, not the latest hits.

• Do not ski or ride the lifts with your suspenders hanging down, this is unsafe.

Behavior:
Members of the alpine race programs are ambassadors for the mountain. You are to be courteous and well-behaved at all times (and especially when in your groups).

• When gathering at your meeting places, stay out of the way of the general public.

• Do not throw snowballs or sword fight with ski poles.

• When navigating the lift lines, you are not to cut the line without your coach present. When doing so, organize yourselves into proper groups and merge in an organized manner.

• Be inclusive of all members of your team (and especially to any newer members); we all want to enjoy our time at the mountain.

• Members of the race teams tend to ski much faster than the general public. Be courteous on the mountain and respectful of slow skiing zones. This is especially true when skiing in a large group. Do not all go at once and overcrowd the trail. Spread out and focus on the particular drill being practiced.