This program is intended for riders who are looking to enhance their snowboard skills and all mountain riding; with a primary focus being placed on FUN. Athletes will learn progressive freeride skills and be introduced to all the different snowboarding disciplines including giant slalom, slalom, halfpipe, slopestyle, rail jams and snowboardcross. These riders are encouraged to participate in our Community Jam Series and/or some USASA regional series. Competition is not required, but is encouraged. Dryland training is offered prior to getting on-snow. Dryland sessions are optional, as we support athletes participating in other sports during the fall. Dryland sessions are focused on physical literacy, improving fitness, camaraderie and fun.
- Minimum riding requirement: Ability to ride aggressively on black terrain and desire to improve
- Equipment requirements: Participants need snowboard equipment, and a helmet. An all terrain board is recommended.
- Season pass information: Passes to Steamboat Ski Resort and Howelsen Hill required
- This program is for riders through 7th grade
DRYLAND TRAINING:
Wednesdays and Thursdays starting October 20th, 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill until ski areas open
ON-SNOW TRAINING:
Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill
Saturdays 9:00am-2:00pm at Steamboat Ski Resort
Last day of training on March 19
Training schedules on Holiday weeks may differ in order to better align with abbreviated school schedules and will be communicated prior to those weeks.
Halfpipe clinics will be offered at no additional cost on Sundays, 12:00-2:00pm, once the Bashor halfpipe is built and open to the public.
PROGRAM FEE: $2,425 plus $450 work deposit
- SCHOLARSHIP PRICING
- The EZ Scholarship is available to resident athletes whose 2020 family adjusted gross income (AGI) is under $160,000. When registering, you may choose the appropriate scholarship discount as follows:
2020 AGI Adjusted program fee $60,000 or less $1,455.00 $60,000-$85,000 $1,818.75 $85,000-$110,000 $2,061.25 $110,000-$160,000 $2,182.50 Note that at the end of registration on the payment screen, the full price of the program will show, but before your payment is processed the amount will be adjusted. The scholarship does not reduce the work deposit.
In addition to the EZ Scholarship, families may apply for program fee scholarships whether or not they are eligible for the EZ Scholarship. For full scholarship info, click here.
For more information on work deposits and charitable contributions click here.
Junior Ability Extension (8th and 9th graders)
Last season we introduced the extension program as a bridge to transition Jr Ability and Jr Team riders into our Senior programs. This program is for 8th and 9th graders, allowing athletes to leave school early and meet with their coach at Steamboat Resort, rather than Howelsen Hill. The athletes still have an opportunity to ride with the crew at Howelsen if they would like, but in JA Extension, we focus on bringing an athlete’s specific skills to the larger features and different terrain and environments available at Steamboat Resort. Dryland training is offered prior to getting on-snow. These sessions are optional, as we support athletes participating in other sports during the fall. Dryland sessions are focused on physical literacy, improving fitness, camaraderie and fun. Participants must be enrolled in early release from SSMS or SSHS.
- Minimum riding requirement: Ability to ride aggressively on black terrain and desire to improve
- Equipment requirements: Participants need snowboard equipment, and a helmet. An all terrain board is recommended.
- Season pass information: Passes to Steamboat Ski Resort required
DRYLAND TRAINING:
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting October 19th
Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm at Bald Eagle Lake
Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm at Howelsen Hill until ski areas open
ON-SNOW TRAINING:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 2:30pm-4:00pm at Steamboat Resort
Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm at Steamboat Resort
Gym at Howelsen Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Last day of training is March 19
Training schedules on Holiday weeks may differ in order to better align with abbreviated school schedules and will be communicated prior to those weeks.
Halfpipe clinics will be offered at no additional cost on Sundays, 12:00-2:00pm, once the Bashor halfpipe is built and open to the public.
PROGRAM FEE:
$3,000 plus $450 work deposit
- SCHOLARSHIP PRICING
- The EZ Scholarship is available to resident athletes whose 2020 family adjusted gross income (AGI) is under $160,000. When registering, you may choose the appropriate scholarship discount as follows:
2020 AGI Adjusted program fee $60,000 or less $1,800.00 $60,000-$85,000 $2,250.00 $85,000-$110,000 $2,550.00 $110,000-$160,000 $2,700.00 Note that at the end of registration on the payment screen, the full price of the program will show, but before your payment is processed the amount will be adjusted. The scholarship does not reduce the work deposit.
In addition to the EZ Scholarship, families may apply for program fee scholarships whether or not they are eligible for the EZ Scholarship. For full scholarship info, click here.
For more information on work deposits and charitable contributions click here.
For more information on work deposits and charitable contributions click here.