The support of parents is essential to the success of the team. Obviously, parents need to support their racers' desire to ski, encourage their progress, and work with them to cover the costs and responsibilities of participation. In addition, parents help run the organization. The team is a non-profit ski club run entirely by a group of parent volunteers in coordination with the team's coaches. The team receives no direct support from the public school system although high school Booster's clubs often provide financial support and the schools let us hold meetings and other events there. In general, parents have several types of opportunities to support the team:
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