Snowboard Senior Team

Summer & Winter Snowboard

The Snowboard Senior Team is for the experienced rider who exhibits a high level of dedication to snowboarding and is looking to develop the well-rounded skills required for competition and elite-level riding. Training sessions will focus on advanced techniques in Slopestyle and Halfpipe with the goal of developing a strong base for USASA events, Future’s Tour, and Rev Tours competitions. These athletes will compete in USASA, Futures, and Rev Tour events. The program includes a comprehensive year-round strength and conditioning program beginning in May and continuing through the winter. 8th grade athletes will need a coach’s recommendation to join.

Spring: May 4-June 5
9th and 10th grade athletes: Monday and Wednesday, 2:30-4 p.m., Howelsen Hill Gym
11th and 12th grade athletes: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 1-2:30 p.m., Howelsen Hill Gym
Steamboat Mountain School (SMS) athletes: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Steamboat Mountain School
May Move Up sessions for 8th graders: Wednesday, 5-6:15 p.m., Howelsen Hill Gym

Summer: June 8-August 14
9th and 10th grade athletes: Tuesday, Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m., Howelsen Hill Gym
11th and 12th grade athletes: Monday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, 7:30-9 a.m., Friday, 8:30-10 a.m.

Fall:September 1-November 20, times TBA

On-Snow: December 1 – April 9
Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Tuesday at Howelsen Hill as scheduled for airbag – Howelsen day ticket or pass will be required.
Strength times TBA
Halfpipe clinics will be offered on Sunday, noon- 2 p.m. once the Bashor halfpipe is built and open to the public.

Skill Requirement

Prior competition experience, advanced riding ability. Strong internal motivation, willing to think outside the box and participate in team building within the group. Desire to compete and consistently progress one’s overall development within freestyle snowboarding.

High School Schedule Requirement

Steamboat Springs High School students must have Regular Schedule or Partial Early Release 7/8 schedule first semester, and Full Early Release schedule second semester.

Equipment

Discipline-specific snowboard equipment and a helmet.

Passes

Full IKON pass required. Howelsen Hill ticket or pass needed for airbag days.

Competition Information

USASA events through Rocky Mountain Series and Futures/Rev Tour Slopestyle and Halfpipe events.

Memberships

A USASA license is required for USASA slopestyle and halfpipe competitions.

Team Jacket

Athletes are issued a SSWSC jacket in the fall to use for the season.

Age Group

14-18 years old, grades 9-12

Program Fee

2026-2027 Program Fee: $7,600

2026-2027 Non-Resident Program Fee: $9,200

Find out more about the Residency Status Policy

Work Deposit: $450

Find out more about the Work Deposit Requirement.

Payment Options

Payment and Payment Plans: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.

Scholarship Opportunities

Quick Overview

Program Snowboard Senior Team

Age 14-18 years old, grades 9-12

Contact

Questions about this program?
Contact Alex Deibold, Snowboard Director
adeibold@sswsc.org

Links

Steamboat Mountain School: For decades, numerous SSWSC student-athletes have attended Steamboat Mountain School—an independent college-preparatory school with day and boarding opportunities. SSWSC partners with SMS offering a coordinated and world-class educational and athletic experience.

For more details about Steamboat Mountain School and its collaboration with the SSWSC, visit the SMS website or email Pearson Alspach, Upper School Director of Admissions.