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, educational ski racing organization dedicated to helping racers achieve their racing potential. The Foundation is funded only by tuition, fund-raisers 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, as well as plan fund-raising activities. The support of these activities is vital to the health of the program.

All parents of team members are encouraged to take part in team activities (e.g. races, meetings, fund-raisers). This year's activities include competitive ski races, a fundraising auction, parent/racer meetings, and an annual team dinner.

Fund-Raising

Every racer and every parent involved with the team is responsible for fund-raising. Each team member's family will be strongly encouraged to participate in fund-raising in addition to the expense of tuition. Money raised from the fund-raising events will be used for scholarships and equipment, and to supplement general operating costs not covered by tuition.