Cretin-Derham Hall Alpine Ski Team is a co-ed sport. The team practices at Afton Alps Monday through Friday after school permitting there is enough snow to practice. Transportation is the responsiblity of each individual, and carpooling with team members is highly encouraged. However, bus transportation is provided to and from contests.
The season begins Monday, November 12, 2007, and ends February 14, 2008. The season is 14 weeks long with 16 races. Most of the racing occurrs in January, due to more favorable weather conditions in that month. When snow is not available, dry land training occurrs the first of month of practice at Cretin-Derham Hall.
Alpine Ski team fees equal the cost of a season pass at Afton Alps for high school athletes. The pass for 2007-2008 is $325.
Novice and experienced Alpine Skiiers are encouraged to participate in this sport. Varsity line up consists of 10 racers each for boys and girls during regular season meets, and the remaining racers will compete at the Junior Varsity level.
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