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Boardriderz, ages 6-11

Boardriderz, ages 6-11

This recreational program is designed to improve young snowboarders’ overall snowboarding techniques and develop a solid foundation of skills. Boardriderz athletes’ skills range from never-ever to proficient on a snowboard. Groups are broken into age and ability-based teams of 6-8 athletes. Developing snowboard fundamentals is the goal of this program, and groups will explore different terrain and environments to foster the love of the sport and development of new skills.

  • Minimum riding requirement: Never ever to proficient snowboarder.
  • Equipment requirements: Participants need snowboard equipment, and a helmet. There will be a pre-season equipment check.
  • Season pass information: Lift pass to Steamboat Ski Resort and Howelsen Hill.

2023-2024 DATES, TIMES, and LOCATIONS: December 2 - March 16

Monday, 4:15pm-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill
Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm at Steamboat Resort

There will be no training offered December 23-30 or February 19-24. Please see our Boardriderz Calendar for reference. All times and locations are subject to change and will be accompanied by sufficient communication ahead of time.

Halfpipe clinics will be offered on Sundays, 12:00-2:00pm once the Bashor halfpipe is built and open to the public. No additional cost is required.

For a fall dryland program to prepare for the on-snow season, check out October FunFit.

2023-2024 PROGRAM FEE: $1,700 plus $150 refundable work deposit

See the Scholarship page for information on program fee scholarships, including the one-step EZ Scholarship for local families.

For information on the SSWSC work deposit program, click here.

Questions about this program?
Email Alex Deibold, Snowboard Program Director