Snowboard Devo Team (ages 7-13, grades 2-8)

Snowboard Devo Team program is intended for riders looking to progress their snowboard skills while being introduced to the world of competition. This is a great program for the rider who already has a solid foundation of skills on their snowboard and wants to further develop fundamental skills. The Devo Team includes competition opportunities to develop and test skills against other regional riders. In order to foster the rider’s long-term athletic development and provide learning opportunities, athletes will have the opportunity to participate in one regional event for each discipline: Giant Slalom, Slalom, Boardercross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Rail Jam through USASA Rocky Mountain Series. We will emphasize team camaraderie and team culture while setting individual goals and focusing on individual progression. While participants are not required to compete, we may not offer alternative training on some competition days.

Requirements

• Skill requirement: Ability to confidently link S-turns on black terrain. Beginning to explore off piste.
• Equipment: Participants need snowboard equipment, a helmet, and should be purchasing their own boots and bindings. An all-terrain board is recommended.
• Passes: Must have full IKON pass and Howelsen Hill Pass.
• Competition information: Competition is strongly encouraged but not required. Riders will participate in the USASA Regional Series.
• Memberships: A USASA license is required for all USASA Rocky Mountain Series competition.
• Age: 7-13 (AGE GROUP GUIDELINES)

Schedule

December 2 - March 15
Monday and Thursday, 4:15-6:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Steamboat Resort

Plus, three additional training days at Copper Mountain on school days off or Sundays (additional van and ticket/ski pass might apply).

There will be no training offered December 23-30 or February 19-24. 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, noon-2:00 p.m., 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.

2024-2025 Program Fee

2024-2025 Program Fee: $3,200 plus $300 refundable work deposit

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

• Work Deposit Program: SSWSC requires a work deposit for each family. During the registration process, the program fee listed includes the work deposit. Families can earn back the work deposit by volunteering for SSWSC or opt out of volunteering and donate the work deposit to SSWSC. Find more information on the Work Deposit Program HERE.

• Ride the SSWSC Bus: SSWSC offers after-school bus transportation from Steamboat Springs public schools to Howelsen Hill for SSWSC elementary and middle school athletes, 1st through 8th grades, on their scheduled training days. Sign up during the registration process. CLICK HERE for more information.

• Scholarships: SSWSC offers scholarships for program fees through a one-step EZ Scholarship process during registration and enrollment. For more information on additional program fee scholarships and other scholarship opportunities, check out the scholarship pages on our website.

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