Overview
SVSEF’s Snowboard Devo program is the developmental snowboard program for SVSEF Baldy-based teams. Devo is for “Baldy- Ready” kids, meaning athletes who can ride the lift and are ready for the challenges of longer, more advanced runs, off-piste & groomed, and who understand safety rules and mountain etiquette. We practice all-mountain basic riding, jump and park skills, bump skills and racing techniques with a strong FUN-damental emphasis. SVSEF’s Devo program is designed to introduce and refine skills required to advance within SVSEF’s snowboard program. The SVSEF Devo program is staffed with professional coaches who teach age-appropriate skill progression inline with SVSEF and USSA team building and skill development philosophies. Snowboard athletes in the Baldy Devo program will be grouped with fellow riders at the beginning of each session.
Holiday camps (Christmas and spring break) are included as a part of the Devo team experience, and offer specific opportunities beyond regular weekend programming. Times and dates for holiday camps are based on creating safe and appropriate practice opportunities based on crowds, practice space, and conditions.
On-Snow, In-Season Training Schedule
December 3/4 through March 25/26, plus April 1
Two days per week.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Sessions are 3-4 hours in length.
Additional training opportunities include special sessions in-season and during school breaks.
- 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 child wants to ride all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
- Must purchase General U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership.
Grades 2 – 6
- 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.
Snowboard Devo athletes remain with their groups under the supervision of their coach during all training sessions.
Local competitions: Baldy Banked Slalom, Rotarun Intramural Scrimmage, Sun Valley events
- 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 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.
Team gear will be available during the season. e.g. hoodies, hats and t’s.
Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of Head Coaches and Program Director.