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
2024-25: $1,300
Fall
Mid-August to Mid-November
2024-25: $1,100
Winter
Mid-November to End of March
2024-25: $$2,700
Full Year
Mid-May to End of March
2024-25: $4,500
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
2024-25: $1700
Fall
Mid-August to Mid-November
2024-25: $1500
Winter
Mid-November to End of March
2024-25: $3,800
Full Year
Mid-May to End of March
2024-25: $6,500