Overview
The Futures Team is designed for committed riders who look to apply the technical all-mountain skills they’ve acquired on the Progression Team, AASI Level 8 lessons or an equivalent program, and apply them at different mountains, through a variety of competitions and disciplines. The focus of this team is to prepare committed, passionate riders to explore opportunities in snowboarding beyond SVSEF.
The Futures Team is where riders push to increase their skills base and begin to define their unique snowboarding style. Whether a rider’s focus is Slopestyle, Boardercross, Big Mountain or Personal Media, coaches will bring discipline specific techniques while continuing to reinforce fundamentals and develop well rounded riders that will excel in all disciplines beyond competition.
Like the Progression Team, Futures Team riders enjoy 4 days of coached riding per week, Thursday – Sunday. Fall dryland training begins in early October and includes 2 days a week in the gym and 1 in the Air Barn. Winter training will also include a weekly video review session in addition to a day in the Air Barn and a day in the gym. Opportunities to travel to snowboard video premiers, freeride trips and snowboard cultural events will also be available to members of this team based on their attendance, enthusiasm and coaches’ discretion.
This is the team you want to be on if your dreams involve steep and deep powder lines, huge kickers, perfect halfpipes, street rails, going fast, and all the snowboarding community has to offer beyond the hill. We help you shape your future on the Futures Team!
Fall Dryland
October 2 – November 20, 2026
Strength sessions
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Activities and Air Barn
Fridays 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Season Training Schedule
December 5, 2026 – March 28, 2027
Thursdays and Fridays: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Strength Sessions: Schedule TBD
Air Barn: Fridays 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Spring Break Camp
Dollar Mountain
March 23 – 25, 2027
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for current season.
- Must purchase General U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership
- Must purchase USASA competitive license
- Some riders may need to purchase additional competitive licenses based on coaches’ recommendations for additional competitive opportunities.
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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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13 – 18, Grades 8 – 12
Advanced/Expert. Familiar with the use of equipment. Can navigate all designation levels (green, blue, black) of terrain on the mountain, in most conditions, with control and fluidity. Can navigate off piste terrain such as moguls and powder. Is comfortable with medium park features and some large park features. Enthusiastic, committed and curious about how far you can take your snowboarding.
- 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.
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 as many as 6 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.
*Riders on this team should own and know how to use a wax iron, brass or stiff nylon brush, wax scraper, and snowboard/ski specific wax.
*Riders on this team may be asked to have an additional “backup” snowboard for competitions or road trips.
*Snowboarding equipment is NOT provided by SVSEF.
- All training takes place in a group setting with coaches; however, 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.
First year riders who have not participated with the SVSEF Snowboard Progression Team previously, will prepare to compete in the home USASA events (both boardercross and slopestyle), Baldy Banked Slalom, Dollar Holler, etc. In addition to these events, returning riders to this team and former Progression Team riders will be offered opportunities to travel for snowboarding outside of the valley based on attendance and coaches’ discretion. Opportunities to travel outside the valley include but are not limited to; USASA Events, USSS Events, IFSA Events, non-sanctioned snowboard industry competitions, snowboard industry gatherings and potential freeride trips.
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
- Must purchase USASA competitive license
- Some riders may need to purchase additional competitive licenses based on coaches’ recommendations for additional competitive opportunities.
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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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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 with the SVSEF Progression Team, AASI Level 8 Lesson or equivalent program. Riders on this team should be excited to explore all disciplines of snowboarding and will begin to specify their skills for the disciplines that pique their curiosity the most. Riders on this team are committed, passionate snowboarders looking to make snowboarding a priority in their lives. Participants may be required to switch to a more appropriate program, if available, at the discretion of Head Coaches and Program Director.