Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing sports and youth development programming for over 1,000 athletes in Steamboat Springs. SSWSC believes in the fundamental value of sport for the individual. SSWSC alumni have become Olympians, NCAA champions, collegiate scholars, CEOs, and leaders.

Our programs include alpine, cross country, freestyle, freeskiing, Nordic combined, jumping, snowboarding, backcountry education, strength and conditioning, cycling, and skateboarding. Founded in 1914, SSWSC is one of North America’s oldest and most successful winter sports clubs, serving tens of thousands of athletes for over a century, including 108 Olympians. U.S. Ski & Snowboard named SSWSC Club of the Year five times — more than any other club in the country.

1,000+

Athletes Annually

108

Olympians

5×

Club of the Year

1914

Founded

Our Purpose

Mission

Our mission is to create champions on and off the mountain by developing life skills and personal growth through sports.

We support our mission by:

  • ›Celebrating and leveraging Steamboat’s unparalleled winter sports heritage to instill lifelong passion for sports, health, and physical fitness
  • ›Embracing and mobilizing the resources and participation of our community for the long-term benefit of our athletes
  • ›Providing opportunities through scholarship and financial assistance
  • ›Cultivating and living a culture of excellence, with high academic, athletic, and personal standards
  • ›Providing first-class training and mentoring, delivered by passionate and committed coaches in alignment with our mission and vision
  • ›Enabled by competitive and diverse terrain, programs, and facilities
  • ›Developing the complete athlete, both on and off the mountain

Where We’re Going

Vision

Our vision is to be the nation’s model community youth sports organization, inspiring every individual to achieve their highest level of personal and athletic potential.

How We Operate

Guiding Principles

SSWSC’s guiding principles articulate the highest standards and expectations we set for ourselves as an organization, guiding decision-making and strengthening our culture.

Community First

  • Embrace our role as a community pillar.
  • Be the best partner possible.
  • Engage broadly and in new and innovative ways.
  • Always strive to earn the community’s respect.

We Welcome All

  • Treat everyone equally and respectfully.
  • Amazing potential lives in everyone.
  • Minimize financial barriers to participate.

Make it Fun, Keep it Fun

  • The key to retention and success.
  • Create energy and engagement through events.
  • Share the passion for mountain sports.

Character Through Sport

  • Success is measured by both personal development and athletic achievement.
  • Nurture a spirit of continuous improvement.
  • Set goals. Prepare. Give your best effort.

Always Accountable

  • Think team, first.
  • Lead by example.
  • Set a high bar.
  • Be transparent and fiscally responsible.
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