The URI Alpine team is a co-ed skiing and snowboard race team that competes in the McBrien division of the Eastern Conference of the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA). The disciplines are slalom, giant slalom, and occasionally rail-jam. One race on Saturday and one on Sunday. Ski mountains differ each weekend, but are contained to East-Coast mountains. Team members carpool to the mountain area on Fridays after class and return to campus Sunday night.
General Information
| Approximate Dues Cost |
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| Practice Times |
Training Camp is held in early January during J-Term |
| Practice Location |
North East Mountain |
| Contact Person |
ski-and-snowboard-group@etal.uri.edu |
| National Governing Body |
United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association |
| Regional League |
Eastern Conference, McBrien division |
| Approximate # of Competitions per Year |
10 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the primary point of contact for your team, and what is the most effective method for obtaining information?
- ski-and-snowboard-group@etal.uri.edu
- Instagram: @urialpine
Do you hold tryouts?
How many athletes do you keep on your roster?
How many athletes do you anticipate adding after tryouts?
Who does your team compete against?
- Yale, Marist, USCG, Amherst, Springfield, MIT, and Brandeis
How do athletes get to games?
- We carpool using personal vehicles.
Does your team collect dues? If so, how much?
Aside from practices and competitions, what other commitments are expected from members of the team?
- Formal team meetings prior to the start of the season.
Is your team co-ed?
Is prior experience needed to join your team?
How competitive is your team?
