Snowboard

Snowboard Full Time Middle School Team

The Snowboard Full-Time Middle School Team is designed for athletes who are ready to commit to a more structured and consistent training environment focused on snowboard progression. This program builds on foundational skills while introducing a higher level of commitment, coaching, and performance development.

Athletes continue to refine core riding skills across all-mountain terrain while expanding into freestyle disciplines, including jumps, rails, and terrain park flow. Coaching emphasizes progression, control, creativity, and consistency, helping athletes develop into well-rounded riders.

This program introduces athletes to competitive snowboard pathways while continuing to prioritize long-term development and a strong technical foundation.

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Program Details

Overview

Program Structure:

  • Full Time

Program Requirements:

  • Middle school: grades 6th-8th
Fees + Scholarships

Program Fees:

  • Non-Resident Fee: $15,690 plus $100 Club Membership
  • Colorado Resident Fee: $13,210 plus $100 Club Membership
  • Plus $525 transportation fee (Both non-Resident and Resident)

SSCV is committed to making our programs accessible to families. Our scholarship program can cover up to 100% of program fees based on financial need and level of participation. For the 2026–2027 season, SSCV offers two types of scholarships. Explore our Scholarship Page to determine the best fit for your family.

Please note, the first deadline for 26/27 scholarship applications is May 15th, 2026 and the second deadline is October 1st, 2026. Families must have their 2025 tax return in order to complete their application.

Calendar

The Snowboard Full-Time Middle School Team operates during the winter season, typically from November through April, with training held multiple days per week, including weekdays, weekends, and holiday periods.

Athletes may participate in local and regional snowboard competitions, including slopestyle and big air events, depending on readiness and progression. A detailed calendar outlining training sessions, competition opportunities, and key program dates is provided prior to the season.

Snowboard Middle School Calendar
Volunteer Requirements

Points Required: 160

SSCV relies heavily upon the generosity of hundreds of volunteers who give thousands of hours to help with competitions, fundraising and various Club tasks and events. Volunteer points are earned by completing volunteer jobs, and these jobs are assigned a specific number of points based upon difficulty and time needed for completion. SSCV requires each family to complete a predetermined amount of volunteering based upon the programs in which they are involved. The number of points required per family is based upon the athlete’s program (and in the case of multiple athletes, it will be the program in which the most time-committed athlete participates).

There are numerous opportunities, both on and off the snow, throughout the year from May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027. Opportunities will be shared with families via email as they arise.

Failure to meet your obligation could result in an evaluation of your family’s fit with the program and SSCV culture of volunteerism.

Facilities + Technical Support

Training takes place on Vail Mountain, utilizing a wide range of terrain including groomers, trees, and terrain parks designed for freestyle progression.

Athletes also train at Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy, including access to the tow rope rail garden for high-repetition skill development and safe progression.

Strength Training

At this level, athletes begin to take a more structured approach to training and performance. Emphasis is placed on developing consistency, control, and progression across both all-mountain and freestyle environments.

Strength and conditioning are introduced in a more consistent format, focusing on coordination, balance, strength, and injury prevention. This supports increased time on snow and progression into more advanced riding.

Athletes are also introduced to equipment awareness and setup to optimize performance.