We place a high value on the pursuit of excellence and victory. We keep the pursuit of excellence enjoyable. We help and encourage each other on our quest.

We welcome difficult, goal oriented challenges. We seek out challenges that will help us better and win. We want to train and we love to race.

We thank each other, our coaches, and our parents for supporting, encouraging and appreciating us.

We express complaints solely to someone who can do something about the problem. When we voice our concerns, we also offer suggestions for corrective action.

We have no use or interest in excuses. We don't need to protect ourselves against others' opinions by making excuses before or after we perform.

Communicating with your coaches about your grades, health, and general well-being is critical.

All skiers will practice and compete at the varsity or junior varsity level. Athletes will complete their workouts at 100% of the expected effort. Desire, dedication and this effort are key elements of the Southwest Nordic Ski Team spirit. Skiers have received a detailed workout plan to tailor to their personal and competitive goals. Experienced team members will be assigned to mentor newcomers to the team.

Athletes will experience success through self-discipline, teamwork and goal setting. The team functions to advance the development and progress of each person physically, socially, and emotionally. Southwest skiers will demonstrate pride, sportsmanship, unity, and a devotion to excellence.