Nordic Athlete Information

Parent Handbook

Please follow the link below to access our Parent Handbook:

2024-25 Parent Handbook
2025-26 Parent Handbook Coming Soon!

Resource: Helping Your Skier to Thrive

Communicating with Athlete Families

Communicating with AVSC families is of paramount importance so that families feel informed and understand the expectations and schedules for their athlete. Weekly emails from lead coaches will go out each Friday with schedules for the following week, any other relevant information for the week, and reminders for important upcoming dates. Team WhatsApp groups will be used to communicate last minute information and share video and photos from sessions. Please connect with your child's coach about the link to the group WhatsApp.

Weekly Training Plans

Lead coaches will send an email out on friday of each week with a training schedule for the following week.

Memberships

Athletes may be required to sign up for a membership in a governing body organization in order to compete. Please review this resource and touch base with your athlete's coach.

Equipment Requirements

Bill Koch Youth Ski League: athletes will be required to own or rent 1 pair of classic skis (waxless or waxable), 1 pair of boots, and one pair of poles.

Pre Devo: athletes will be required to own or rent one pair of classic skis (waxless or waxable), classic poles, skate skis, skate poles, and combi boots (OR classic and skate boots).

Devo: athletes will be required to own or rent classic poles, skate poles, classic and skate or combi boots, a water bottle and uniform. Athletes may own or rent waxable classic skis and skate skis (no fish scales).

U 20 + U 16 Race: athletes must own classic poles, skate poles, classic and skate boots, a water bottle and uniform. Athletes may rent waxable classic skis and skate skis, although owning all gear is preferred.

*All athletes for all programs must have warm clothes, a water bottle and holder at every practice.

Seasonal Rentals

The Ute Mountaineer / Aspen Cross Country Center will offer seasonal rentals to AVSC athletes. Priority will be given to Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Nordic program participants.

TBD: Information coming on rental reservations.
You will need the following information to complete the form:

 Parent name, email, cell phone 
Child name, age, height(total inches), weight (pounds),
US shoe Size
AVSC program name
Equipment Needs (ski, boot, poles)

A child’s height, weight, and equipment availability will determine if they are fitted with junior or adult equipment. We will confirm your reservation within 5 days. Pick up will be at the Aspen XC Center in Mid November – dates still to be determined.

2025 TBD: Info coming. AVSC Nordic 2024-25 Equipment Rental Details

If you have any questions please contact Sophie Hamilton at shamilton@teamavsc.org for Team programming or L ina Sutro for Bill Koch.

Team Uniforms

Bill Koch Youth Ski League:
There is no uniform requirement for our Bill Koch Programs (One Day, Two Day).

Team Programs:

Racing Suit- All athletes who will race this winter can purchase a racing suit through Podiumwear. This includes all Race Team athletes and most Devo Team athletes. For your convenience, there are several uniform options available at various price points. This will be your racing suit to keep, so put your name in it and take good care of it. Orders must be placed by October 23, 2025. You are also welcome to race in AVSC race suits from previous years.

Warm Up Jacket- All Team Program Athletes (Devo and Race Team) are encouraged to have a team warm up jacket. Jackets can be purchased through Podiumwear.

Warm Up Pant- Warm up pants are for sale. This is a completely optional purchase. Athletes are welcome to wear any black pants as part of our Team Uniform.

Sizing: Please refer to Podiumwear site.

Ordering: Order directly from the Podiumwear site here. Please use password "oneteam"

Note: Athletes are more than welcome to reach out to former teammates and use their old uniforms.