Overview
The Progression Team is designed for riders who look to add more technicality to the all-mountain skills they’ve acquired on the Mini Shred team, equivalent non-SVSEF programs or through completed AASI Level 7 lessons. The focus of this team is to prepare passionate riders for opportunities in snowboarding outside of the Wood River Valley.
The Progression Team is where riders begin to push the boundaries of what they think they are capable of. Through trick-based and terrain-based training along with continued refinement of snowboarding fundamentals, coaches will work with Progression Team riders to develop their unique style and support their growth as well-rounded snowboarders.
In addition to the 3 days of riding former Mini Shred members would be accustomed to, Progression Team riders also snowboard Thursday afternoons. Fall dryland training begins in early October. Opportunities to travel may become available to those riders, showing dedication to their progression and their team.
This is the team you want to be on if you are looking for new challenges and new ways to improve. The Progression Team creates progress!
Fall Dryland
October 2 – November 20, 2026
Activites and Air Barn
Fridays 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Season Training Schedule
December 5, 2026 – March 28, 2027
Thursdays and Fridays: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
*Thursday sessions begin January 7, 2027
Spring Break Camp
Dollar Mountain
March 23 – 25, 2027
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
“Extravaboardza” End of Season Shred Fest
Rotarun Closing Day
*Meet outside River Run Lodge for riding on Bald Mountain
*Meet in front of Dollar Lodge for riding on Dollar Mountain
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for current season.
- Must purchase General U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership.
- Must purchase USASA competitive license.
- Some riders may need to purchase additional competitive licenses based on coaches’ recommendations for additional competitive opportunities.
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Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ride all season on non-training days, there are two options available for purchase during SVSEF team registration on Ski Club Pro:
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Rotarun Family Pass at a 50% discount for $150 (good for up to 5 family members).
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Rotarun Youth Pass (6-17 years old) for $85.
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12 – 16, Grades 7-10
Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate. Familiar with the use of equipment. Can navigate all designation levels of terrain on the mountain (green, blue, black) in most conditions, with control and fluidity. Can navigate off piste terrain such as moguls and powder. Is comfortable with small park features and some medium park features.
- 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 mountain employees at all times.
- Complete knowledge of Mountain Safety Policies.
- Must adhere to SVSEF’s Code of Conduct.
Athletes are expected to come prepared with personal equipment either their own or rented, including Snowboard, Snowboard Bindings, Snowboard Boots, Helmet, Goggles/Eye Protection and Appropriate Clothing for being in winter conditions for three hours. Winter conditions include, but are not limited to; wind, wet snow, below freezing temperatures, all of these at once, etc.
*Riders will gain the most benefit from having a tradition snowboard boot and strap binding. We DO NOT recommend “step-on” boot/binding systems for this program.
*Riders will gain the most benefit from using a “twin tip” or “directional twin” shape snowboard. We DO NOT recommend “directional” shaped snowboards for this program.
*Riders on this team should own and know how to use a wax iron, brass or stiff nylon brush, wax scraper, and snowboard/ski specific wax.
*Snowboarding equipment is NOT provided by SVSEF.
All training takes place in a group setting with coaches. There may be times when Progression Team riders are unsupervised and will be required to load lifts and be at venues on time. These situations will be mostly competitive environments, and thorough instruction will be provided to athletes that may be briefly unsupervised. The decision to leave a rider unsupervised will be based on their age and maturity.
First year riders on this team will prepare to compete in the home USASA events (both boardercross and slopestyle), Baldy Banked Slalom, and Dollar Holler. In addition to these events, returning riders to this team will be offered opportunities to travel for snowboarding outside of the valley based on attendance and coaches’ discretion. Opportunities to travel outside the valley include but are not limited to, USASA events at other resorts, non-sanctioned snowboard industry competitions/gatherings and potential freeride trips.
Team schedules will be communicated via weekly e-mails, and monthly calendars will be available on the SVSEF website.
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for current season.
- Must purchase General U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership.
- Must purchase USASA competitive license.
- Some riders may need to purchase additional competitive licenses based on coaches’ recommendations for additional competitive opportunities.
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Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ride all season on non-training days, there are two options available for purchase during SVSEF team registration on Ski Club Pro:
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Rotarun Family Pass at a 50% discount for $150 (good for up to 5 family members).
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Rotarun Youth Pass (6-17 years old) for $85.
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Team gear will be available during the season. e.g. hoodies, hats and t’s.
Riders looking to join this team will benefit from previously participating with the SVSEF Mini Shred Team, AASI Level 7 Lesson or equivalent program. Riders on this team should be excited to explore all disciplines of snowboarding and will begin to hone their skills for the disciplines that pique their curiosity the most. Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of Head Coaches and Program Director.