We Are Team Alpental Snoqualmie
Who We Are
Team Alpental Snoqualmie (TAS) is a premier alpine ski racing program in the Pacific Northwest. Our home area is the Summit at Snoqualmie.
TAS offers the highest level of physical conditioning, race training, and professional staff to help aspiring athletes achieve their alpine racing potential. TAS provides opportunities for athletes to develop racing skills alongside life skills, both of which are fundamental to the growth of a well-rounded, maturing athlete.
Since 1971, TAS has provided an outstanding level of coaching, skiing, and training resulting in exceptional success from our athletes. Our outstanding results include National Junior Champions Vanessa Berther and Anna Mounsey, and Debbie Armstrong's Olympic Gold in the GS at Sarajevo in 1984.
TAS Core Values
Athlete Safety
Provide a safe environment for training, racing, and recreational skiing.
Fun
Foster a lifelong love for the sport.
Preparation
Encourage strong work ethic and skill development.
Performance
Emphasize athlete performance, not results.
Teamwork
Instill sportsmanship and integrity.
Responsibility
Promote citizenship on and off the hill.
Active Lifestyles
Nurture the development of the athlete's body and mind.
Our History
In 1971, a group of interested parents and racers established the Alpental Ski Foundation and the Alpental Ski Club. The Foundation was established as a non-profit organization to promote junior ski racing. The ski racers called themselves "Team Alpental" and were supported by the Foundation.
The Alpental and Snoqualmie junior race programs merged in 1984, resulting in the incorporation of the Alpental-Snoqualmie Ski Foundation, which fields the Team Alpental Snoqualmie (TAS) ski racing team. The foundation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws charge it with providing the administration, promotion, and education of ski racers.
A Committed Organization
The Alpental-Snoqualmie Ski Foundation is a non-profit (501c3), educational ski racing organization dedicated to helping racers achieve their racing potential. The Foundation is funded only by tuition, fundraisers, and donations.
The Foundation officers and board members are elected parents who have shown an active interest and a willingness to participate in their child's racing activities. They voluntarily assist in specific program areas as needed by the program director and coaches.
Get Involved
- Competitive ski races
- Fundraising auction
- Parent/racer meetings
- Annual team dinner
- Program volunteer opportunities
Partners in Winter Recreation — This program provides employment, services, and privileges regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age or national origin.