Team Overview
The SVSEF FIS Team is a performance-oriented team. Athletes must demonstrate high proficiency and competitive results to activate a nomination to the FIS program. The goal is to define training groups (when needed) and improve performance outcomes through appropriate levels of management and training/race/travel considerations. All FIS athletes need individual management, and this structure enables a higher level of coaching delivery to all members. The FIS team trains mostly in the afternoon, with some morning sessions, as determined by school considerations and individual management plans.
Summer/ Fall Conditioning: Five days per week.
Combination of Strength and Conditioning and Field Sessions
On-Snow Training Schedule
Full-time winter programming
November 2025 to April 2026
On-Snow Travel Race Schedule
November 2025 to April 2026
In-Season Training On Snow
- Tuesday through Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am-4:00pm
***Early morning sessions added throughout winter
In-Season Strength & Conditioning
- Four sessions per week
- Includes strength training, conditioning sessions, and recovery sessions
Additional Camp Offerings
- June Project at Copper Mountain, CO (June 6-12, 2025)
- October/November Project TBA
- Pre-Thanksgiving Camp at Sun Valley
- December Project at Aspen, CO (December 1-6, 2025)
- Additional Western Region/National Training Group Projects per invitation
Pass & Membership:
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for current season.
- Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
- IKON Pass purchase recommended.
- Must purchase U16 and Over Alpine Competitor License and FIS license from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
- Athletes who turn 18 years of age are required by US Ski & Snowboard to register for a background screening within 45 days of their 18th birthday. Based on DOB, athletes will automatically receive an email from membership@ussa.org with detailed instructions. This is one of the US Ski & Snowboard membership requirements and USSS needs to receive a green-light screening determination within 45 days of the athlete’s 18th birthday.
- If a green-light screening determination is not received within 45 days of the athlete’s 18th birthday, their membership will be placed on pending status. Athletes on pending status are ineligible to compete and will not appear on points lists.
Age:
Year of birth 2009 and older. Must be U18 or U21 per FIS and US Ski & Snowboard Competition Guide. Must be at least 16 years old by December 31, 2024.
Total Program Hours:
- Off-season (May to November): 184 Hours/ 8 hours per week.
- In-season (December to April): 589 Hours/ 31 hours per week.
Skill Prerequisites:
- Must have completed U16 full-time program.
Maturity:
- Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied.
- Must be able to care for and maintain all ski 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.
Equipment:
- Skis: FIS legal equipment for four primary disciplines (SL, GS, SG, DH).
- Tuning: Proper tuning equipment (stones, files, vices, iron, brushes, guides, wax).
- Boots: Must be properly fit (size/flex).
- Protection: Slalom protection and hard-eared helmet required; back protection; FIS regulation equipment.
- Team Locker: Available to all FIS athletes.
Participation:
- Athletes are expected to attend 90% or more of in-season training sessions (unless otherwise specified by Head Coach).
Supervision:
- Athletes are NOT supervised for periods of time and may be required to take breaks, eat lunch, to ski and/or load chairs unaccompanied.
- The supervising staff members while on the road will make all reasonable efforts to ensure the safety of the athletes.
- While on the road, all staff will be responsible for supervising athletes within reason 24 hours per day.
- Bed checks and lights out will be strictly enforced.
- There will be oversight of athlete integration and continuity during the entire trip.
Travel & Competitions:
- Athletes will compete in FIS regional and national competitions when qualified/ selected.
- Team travel participants are accountable for the cost of athlete and coach travel.
- Non-team travel participants are accountable for the shared cost of coach travel.
Parents:
- Required to attend parent orientation.
- Must actively communicate needs of athlete including planned absences and injuries.
- Must register for competitions in a timely manner per team communication.
- Must complete Team Agreement (Code of Conduct).
- Must remain actively engaged with Team communication method(s) and check schedule/updates regularly.
Communications Overview:
- Weekly Emails: On-Snow and Conditioning plan
- Sports Engine Calendaring & Sign-Ups
- Project + Race Announcement Communication
Sport: Alpine Skiing
Age: Year of birth 2009 and older
Ability Level: Expert
Enrollment Limit: 35
Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 5:1
Price: $12,900
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for current season.
- Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
- IKON Pass purchase recommended.
- Must purchase U16 and Over Alpine Competitor License and FIS license from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
- Athletes who turn 18 years of age are required by US Ski & Snowboard to register for a background screening within 45 days of their 18th birthday. Based on DOB, athletes will automatically receive an email from membership@ussa.org with detailed instructions. This is one of the US Ski & Snowboard membership requirements and USSS needs to receive a green-light screening determination within 45 days of the athlete’s 18th birthday.
- If a green-light screening determination is not received within 45 days of the athlete’s 18th birthday, their membership will be placed on pending status. Athletes on pending status are ineligible to compete and will not appear on points lists.
Head Coach: Will Courtney
Assistant Coach: TBA
Team Jackets & SVSEF Apparel:
- SVSEF works with Sturtevant’s on ordering Team Jackets. Visit the SVSEF online store for further information in the fall.
- Select SVSEF apparel and accessories are available through the online store.
Team Placement:
Parent ResourcesFacilitiesYouTube ChannelParticipants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of Head Coaches and Program Director.