Team Overview
The Snowboard Progression team is designed for riders who has been on the team for a few years and are excited about competition, being introduced to travel and are ready to continue to grow their skill set. Progression’s focus is on becoming more dynamic riders and competing in local, regional and industry competitions by utilizing a variety of venues and terrain options (i.e., park, gates, cross racing and off-piste freeriding).
Coaches will continue to work with Progression riders to develop their own unique style and support their growth as well-rounded riders. This program will introduce competitive elements locally that are age and skill appropriate. First year riders on this team should expect to compete in the home USASA event, Baldy Banked Slalom, and the USASA Big Mountain West circuit. Returning riders to this team should be targeting several opportunities to travel to regional USASA Big Mountain West series events, Baldy Banked Slalom and select industry/resort events and potentially USASA Nationals.
Travel opportunities with parents will be offered to riders 7th grade and below, while team travel will be available to riders 8th grade and up. Summer camp opportunities will also be offered to riders at this level. Dedicated Air Barn sessions will be scheduled on a regular basis to develop air awareness and mechanics related to snowboarding throughout the season. Progression riders will be provided the opportunity to ride with the Mini Shred team, as well as, joint training sessions with the Travel Team and coaches.
This is the team where riders continue to build their snowboard community – we ride together and encourage progression!
Fall Dryland
2024/25
Beginning in October
Two days per week – Air Barn at Sagewillow Campus and strength sessions (riders 8th grade and above).
Sign-up required for open Summer Air Barn Sessions.
Details and locations communicated by Snowboard Team coaching staff prior to each session.
On Snow, In Season Training Schedule
December 2,2024 – April 6, 2025
Three days per week per conditions in December.
Four days per week starting in January.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday plus weekly Air Barn
Details and locations communicated by Snowboard Team coaching staff prior to each session.
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 24/25 season.
- Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your child wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
- Must purchase General U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership and USASA Competitors License (coaches will let you know!)
Grades 6-8
- Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied.
- Must be able to care for and maintain all snowboard equipment.
- Responsible and accountable for hydration, nutrition, and proper layering for any weather.
- Respect teammates, coaches, parents, and all all mountain employees at all times.
- Complete knowledge of Mountain Safety Policies.
All training takes place in a group setting with coaches, however, Progression athletes are NOT supervised for some periods of time and MAY be required to take breaks, eat lunch, ride to venues, and/or load chairs unaccompanied.
Athletes 10 and older are NOT supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, to ski and/or load chairs independently.
Local competitions: Baldy Banked Slalom, Rotarun Intramural Scrimmage, USASA Home Event.
Select regional USASA events (USASA Big Mountain West Series).
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 24/25 season.
- Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your child wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
- Must purchase General U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership and USASA Competitors License (coaches will let you know!)
Team gear will be available during the season. e.g. hoodies, hats and t’s.
Riders wishing to move from Mini Shred to Progression must be signed off on by Coaching Staff Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of Head Coaches and Program Director.