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 2023 to April 2024
On-Snow Travel Race Schedule
November 2023 to April 2024
In-Season Training On Snow
- Tuesday through Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
***Early morning sessions added throughout winter
Strength & Conditioning
- Four sessions per week
- Includes strength training, conditioning sessions, and recovery sessions
Additional Camp Offerings
- June Project: Mammoth Mountain, CA: June 9-17, 2023
- July/August Projects: TBD
- November Project: Copper Mountain, CO 2023
- Pre-Thanksgiving Camp at Sun Valley
Additional Western Region/ National Training Group Projects
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 23/24 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.
Year of birth 2007 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, 2023.
- Off-season (May to November): 184 Hours/ 8 hours per week.
- In-season (December to April): 589 Hours/ 31 hours per week.
- Must have completed U16 full-time program.
- Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied.
- Must be able to care for and maintain equipment.
- Responsible and accountable for hydration, nutrition, and proper layering.
- Complete knowledge of Mountain Safety Policies.
- Must adhere to SVSEF’s Code of Conduct.
- 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.
- Athletes are expected to attend 90% or more of in-season training sessions (unless otherwise specified by Head Coach).
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Weekly Emails: On-Snow and Conditioning plan
- ONEsporter App: Athlete Tracking + Daily Training Plan
- Project + Race Announcement Communication
- FIS Website
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 23/24 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.
- 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.
Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of Head Coaches and Program Director.