Overview
This is a group that is ready to take the skills developed through their own experience and ability already in snowboarding or through the SVSEF Snowboard pipeline to the larger snowboarding stage. The team will focus on all aspects of riding including park, pipe, rails, cross riding, and freeriding. The reason is simple, we aspire to create the best all-around riders while continuing to develop each rider’s unique style!
Our coaching staff will work with the Futures team riders to continue to develop their skills in preparation for competitions and events, both locally and nationally. This will start during fall dryland where athletes have access to our Air Barn facility and strength training. Air Barn sessions will continue through the winter. On-snow training will utilize the different venues the Wood River Valley and southern Idaho have to offer (Baldy/Dollar/Rotarun/Soldier Mountain).
Training times will also be a fluid thing as we try to maximize our time on-hill using the best venues at the times they are riding the best. In short, this is a dynamic training group and our schedule will reflect that in order to continue to develop well-rounded riders that are event and travel ready.
USASA, USSA, Snowboard Community and Industry supported snowboard event options are all on the table depending on the rider’s abilities and qualifications. On and off-snow training trips will be offered throughout the year. There are many paths in snowboarding and through this team riders will have the opportunities to explore these events!
Riders should be looking forward to traveling with the team to regional USASA, Industry and Snowboard Community events, thinking about trying to qualify for USASA Nationals, and returning riders may be starting to qualify for Future’s, Rev Tour and other invitational events. Summer camp and training opportunities will also be available to riders at this level.
Fall Dryland
2025/26
Mid-October through Thanksgiving holiday.
Two days per week—Air Barn and strength sessions (8th grade riders and above).
Details and locations communicated by Snowboard Team coaching staff prior to each session.
On-Snow, In-Season Training Schedule
December 6 – April 12
Four days per week per conditions starting in December.
Wednesday sessions will come online in February.
Thursday and Friday: 2 – 4 p.m. Location communicated by Snowboard Team coaching staff prior to each session.
Saturday and Sunday: Afternoon training 12-4 p.m.
Time and location communicated by Snowboard Team coaching staff prior to each session.
*One Sunday per month is designated as a free day for riders to rest and hang with friends and family.
- 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 and USASA Competitors License (coaches will let you know!)
Grades 8 – 12
- 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.
- All training takes place in a group setting with coaches, however, SNB Futures Team athletes are NOT supervised for some periods of time and MAY be required to take breaks, eat lunch, ride to venues, and/or load chairs unaccompanied.
- While traveling to competitions, the supervising staff members 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.
USASA Big Mountain West Events, Local competitions: Baldy Banked Slalom, Industry Events, Futures Tour & Rev Tour events (if qualified)
Summer camp opportunities will be available for the 2025/26 season!
- 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 and USASA Competitors License (coaches will let you know!)
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.