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2011-2012 SUN VALLEY SNOWBOARD TEAM DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

 
Devo: $800
Geared for riders 2nd-5th grade, riders will focus on freeriding, rails, jumps, halfpipe, gates and more. Special attention will be paid to the three F’s: freeriding, fundamentals and fun! Kids will get to ride with a great group of riders as well as the SVST coaches who have years of practical experience getting young riders to realize their potential. The goal of the D-Team is to foster a life long love of snowboarding.
Requirements
  • Athletes must be currently in the second grade or older
  • USSA Regional Competitor’s License.
Benefits
  • Athletes will have on-snow training Saturdays and Sundays in December, 9:00 am – 12:00; then January thru the first week in April, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Additional sessions will be scheduled for some school holidays. Training season: second week of December – April 7th.
  • Riders in this program are exposed to all aspects of snowboarding including freestyle, alpine, mountain etiquette and all the basic fundamentals necessary to become a great rider. All of this combined with our most important element, fun, makes this a great place to start for kids who want to take their riding to a new level.
  • A “new rider” Clinic will be held the first week in December to identify ability and make sure riders are ready for Devo Team.
  • Riders work together with their coaches and teammates to achieve their goals and have a great time in the process. 
  • Dryland training will begin in November as scheduled.
  • Average athlete to coach ratio is 7:1
Entry Prep Team: $1,200
The Entry Prep Team is a weekend program that allows young riders interested in trying the program without the full-time committment of our regular Prep team. Riders will focus on freeriding and entry-level park and pipe skills in a group setting on Saturdays and Sundays. Team members will also be encouraged to test the competitive waters by participating in our local USASA slopetyle and halfpipe events and regional events as determined by the coaching staff.

 

Prep Team: $2300
The Prep Team is primarily for riders 5th-8th grades. As the name implies, Prep Team is preparation to become the best snowboarder you can be. Riders will take the skills learned on the Devo Team and apply them toward specific goals and challenges. Riders will continue to use freeriding as the basis to becoming a well-rounded rider while beginning to focus on the different disciplines with in the sport. Riders will work within a group setting Thursday, Friday, Saturdays and Sundays December through April 7th. Riders will also be encouraged to test the competitive waters by participating in our local USASA slopestyle and halfpipe events and regional event participation to be determined by the coaching staff.
Requirements
  • Athletes must be 10 years of age, or at coach’s discretion.
  • USSA Regional Competitor’s License required.
  • USASA License required for certain events.
Benefits
  • Athletes will have on-snow training Thursdays and Fridays after school to 4:00 pm; and Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. longer weekday sessions will be added during school holidays. Training season: Second week of December – April 7th.
  • Freeriding and fun are still at the core of this program, but riders will be exposed to drills, gates, halfpipe and freestyle training to create well rounded snowboarders.
  • All riders will be encouraged to enter local events i/e Sun Valley Rail Jams, Lane Parrish and local USASA events.
  • Riders will have the opportunity to travel to selected Regional events based on ability and attendance.
  • Dryland training will begin in October.
  • Tuition includes locker storage at the Engl Training Center.
  • Athletes will have an academic advisor available to them throughout the academic year.
  • Off season opportunities will be available.
  • Average athlete to coach ratio is 7:1.
Comp Team: $3,000
The Comp Team is for riders grades 7th-12th who have gained competition experience at the prep level and are ready to challenge themselves further. Riders new to the Comp Team can expect to participate in local events and two regional away weekends during the season. As riders progress through the Comp Team events like USASA Nationals, USSA Revolution Tours and Grand Prix events will become available as they qualify. Off season camp training opportunities are available. On snow season runs December through April, Wednesday through Sunday. This is a dynamic training group the staff has the ability to bring consistent coaching and ideas to riders over the course of their time with the team. In addition it allows young riders to have a larger connection to the different levels of opportunity in snowboarding as a whole, while allowing the second and third year Comp Teamers to become leaders of the group.
Requirements
  • Athletes must be 12 years of age, or at coach’s discretion
  • USSA Regional Competitor License required.
  • USASA Full Competition License required.
  • USSA National and FIS license may be required as riders progress
Benefits
  • Athletes will have on-snow training Wednesday through Friday after school to 4:00 pm; and on Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Additional sessions will be scheduled for school holidays. Training season: This is a year around program.
  • Training will cover all aspects of riding, including, but not limited to, freestyle, halfpipe, freeriding, alpine and boardercross.
  • Riders will compete in regional events in the Intermountain region. Riders will be expected to compete in local events as well.
  • Riders will have the opportunity to qualify for bigger events like USASA National, USSA Revolution Tour and USSA Grand Prix events
  • Summer Camp opportunities will be available
  • Dryland training will begin in the summer.
  • Tuition includes locker storage at the Engl Training Center.
  • Athletes will have an academic advisor available to them throughout the academic year.
Average athlete to coach ratio is 7:1.