Tier 1 Team

A high performance program for athletes aged 23+ who are racing for the United States at a World Cup level. This training group will focus on building and adhering to an intentional training plan by applying supportive, educated, and autonomy-driven coaching.

Tier 1 Team appointments are as follows:

Biathlon

  • Qualified for Biathlon World Cup

  • USBA National Team Member

  • Qualified for Cross-Country World Cup

  • Cross-Country National Team Member

  • Top 3 at U.S. Cross-Country Nationals or SuperTour Finals

  • Discretion

Para

  • National Team Member

Athletes on the T1 team will receive the following support:

  • Training plan with individualized support (3-8 sessions/week supported training)

  • Ammunition

  • Uniform and Gear

  • Lactate Profiling/Physio Testing

  • Race support at key local and international races

  • Supported training trips


T1 athletes may participate in a 10-week summer session or a full year program, both of which are fully funded by Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.

Tier 2 Team

A high performance program for athletes aged 18+ who aspire to race for the United States Internationally. This training group will focus on building and adhering to an intentional training plan by applying supportive, educated, and autonomy-driven coaching.

In order to be named to the T2 team, an athlete must meet the following qualifications:

Biathlon

  • ‍Qualified for IBU Cup

  • Qualified for Biathlon World Juniors

  • Participated at NCAA Championships

  • ‍Top 20 at U.S. Cross-Country Nationals or SuperTour Finals

  • Qualified for Cross-Country OPA Cup/World Juniors

  • Discretion

Para

  • Development Team Member

  • Minimum 400 IPCNS Points in any Event

  • Discretion

Athletes on the T2 team will receive the following support:

  • Training plan with individualized support (3-8 sessions/week supported training)

  • Ammunition

  • Uniform and Gear

  • Lactate Profiling/Physio Testing

  • Race support at key local and international races

  • Partially supported training trips


T2 athletes may participate in a 10-week summer session or a full year program. See below for pricing.

Summer

Mid-May to Mid-August

‍2023-24: $1,000.00

Fall

Mid-August to Mid-November

‍2023-24: $900.00

Winter

Mid-November to End of March

‍2023-24: $2,100.00

Full Year

Mid-May to End of March

‍2023-24: $3,500.00

Program fees for 2024-25 TBA

PG Collegiate Team

A high performance program for athletes aged 17-23 who aspire to grow as athletes and improve their performance. This training group will focus on building and adhering to an intentional training plan by applying supportive, educated, and autonomy-driven coaching.

This program is also designed to accommodate the special scheduling needs of athletes who are attending Montana State University.

In order to be named to the PG/Collegiate team, an athlete must be a High School Graduate committed to the process of development to build the skills needed to advance as an athlete.

Athletes on the PG team will receive the following support:

  • Training plan (3-8 sessions/week supported training)

  • Ammunition

  • Uniform and Gear

  • Race support at key local and international races

PG/Collegiate Team athletes may participate in full year of programming, or any of the seasonal programs as outlined below:

Summer

Mid-May to Mid-August

‍‍2023-24: $1,250.00

Fall

Mid-August to Mid-November

‍2023-24: $1,100.00

Winter

Mid-November to End of March

‍2023-24: $2,850.00

Full Year

Mid-May to End of March

‍2023-24: $5,000.00

Program fees for 2024-25 TBA