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.
Fall Dryland
November 6 – 27, 2027
Activities and Air Barn
Fridays 3:30 – 5:30pm
In-Season Training Schedule
December 5, 2026 – March 28, 2027
Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Spring Break Camp
Dollar Mountain
March 23 – 25, 2027
“Extravaboardza” End of Season Shred Fest
Rotarun Closing Day
Additional Air Barn opportunities throughout the season.
*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.
- Memberships for competitive organizations such as USASA may also need to be purchased based on competition needs.
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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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7-11, Grade 2-5
Advanced Beginners/Lower Intermediate. Familiar with the use of equipment. Can perform “falling leaf” technique on both toe side and heel side edge with proficiency. Has attempted linking heel side and toe side turns with some success.
- Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied.
- 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.
*Snowboarding equipment is NOT provided by SVSEF.
Snowboard Devo athletes remain with their groups under the supervision of their coach during all training sessions.
Local competitions such as the Arkoosh Cup, Kinder Cup, Baldy Banked Slalom, USASA Boardercross, Dollar Holler, etc.
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.
- Memberships for competitive organizations such as USASA may also need to be purchased based on competition needs.
-
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:
-
Rotarun Family Pass at a 50% discount for $150 (good for up to 5 family members).
-
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 in the Rotarippers program, South Valley Shredders program, or have completed an AASI Level 3 lesson. Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of Head Coaches and Program Director.