Clubs & Teams
Tahoe XC (TCCSEA)
The Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association — youth and junior programs from Strider Gliders to the Comp team, based at the Tahoe XC Nordic area.
The Tahoe XC ski team (TXC) started in 2013 primarily as a summer training group. The team found immediate success — nearly 30 athletes participated in the inaugural program. The TXC team benefits greatly from having the Tahoe XC Nordic area as a home base: accessible trails, solid rollerskiing, and both indoor and outdoor spaces to use as a community center.
Programs and teams
Strider Gliders (Kinder–5th grade). The Strider Gliders After-School Ski Program is an 8-week program that includes ski instruction, equipment use for the entire winter, and ski trail access, all for a nominal fee, thanks to over 2,000 hours of community support donated each season. The Strider Glider program has had over 250 participants for the last few seasons.
Devo Program (6th–9th grade). The Devo program is an early development program for cross-country ski racing. Designed to build off of the progress made during the summer program, members of the Devo team should expect to see huge improvements in their skiing abilities. The goal of the Devo program is to introduce and develop cross-country ski skills, promote general fitness, and create a love of the sport to last a lifetime. It is important at this early stage of development to start ski-specific training and to participate in a broad base of activities. Program activities include skate and classic skiing during the winter months, while running, mountain biking, ski walking, bounding, and rollerskiing make up the backbone of the summer and fall training. Winter training sessions are held three days a week to allow athletes to continue to train and race with their middle or high school XC ski teams. Practices are challenging and most of all FUN! This program's focus is to develop well-rounded athletes — helping athletes achieve dreams, whether it is excelling on the school cross country team, qualifying for Junior Nationals, skiing in college, or making the Olympic Team.
Comp Program (8th–12th grade). The Comp Program is for those looking to take skiing to the next level. Comp skiers should already possess a high level of proficiency in both classical and skate skiing. The number one requirement for skiers interested in participating in the Comp team is a self-motivated desire to ski faster! Much like the Devo program, the goal is to develop cross-country ski skills, promote general fitness, and create a love of the sport to last a lifetime. Winter training sessions are held four days a week and are designed to allow athletes to continue to train and race with their middle or high school XC ski teams. Though many Comp days will be the same days as the Devo Program, Comp athletes regularly work out separately from the Devo team. Though Comp athletes may be more focused on specific goals, the team never loses sight of skiing's true purpose: building lifelong friendships and having lots of fun on snow! Goals for Comp team members range from performing at the top level in high school and middle school races to excelling at Junior National championships.