Ages 10-13
We offer two programs for ages 10-13:
Teams program for specialized ski/ride development in Alpine, Backcountry, Freeride, Freeski, or Snowboard
Teams + School program for advanced ski/ride competition in Alpine, Freeride, Freeski, or Snowboard
Both programs offer a winter or full-year option to allow athletes to select a training plan that best meets their goals. Our programs are designed to progressively support athletes as they become more advanced and have increased training demands to compete at elite levels. Athletes seeking to compete at the highest levels should be in a Teams + School program, which combines world-class athletic coaching with college preparatory academics and allows athletes to maximize their time on-snow.
Teams are formed based on age classification (U12, U14), discipline, and ability.
Winter Teams
Athletes train on Saturday and Sunday, with additional days during holiday breaks. Athletes in Alpine, Freeride, Freeski, and Snowboard are encouraged to compete in local competitions to gain competitive experience. Competitions vary based on discipline.
Team Program
~ 65 on-snow days
1 pm - 3 pm on Friday (optional)
9 am - 3 pm on Saturday, Sunday
Additional weekdays during holiday breaks
Preferred discipline selected during registration.
Non-Competitive Disciplines
Backcountry + Downhill (ages 12+)
~ 50 on-snow days
9 am - 3 pm on Saturday, Sunday
Additional weekdays during holiday breaks
Full-Year Teams
Athletes train year-round with conditioning in the fall and spring and 6 days of on-snow training in the winter. Athletes are expected to compete in local/national competitions to gain competitive experience. Competitions vary based on discipline. Athletes in this program must be able to train on weekday mornings.
~ 95 on-snow days
9 am - 12 pm Tuesday - Friday
9 am - 3 pm on Saturday, Sunday
Preferred discipline selected during registration.
Team + School Program
Winter Term
The Winter Team + School program allows students to maximize their time on snow by combining world-class athletics with college preparatory academics during the Winter season. Students attend classes at Sugar Bowl Academy during the winter season and train 6 days per week. Boarding is available for student-athletes beginning in grade 8.
Athletes must apply and be accepted to the Team + School program. Training includes athletic strength & conditioning and on-snow training. Winter Term is approximately 90 school days with 125 on-snow days.
The Full-Year Team + School program allows students to maximize their time on snow by combining world-class athletics with college preparatory academics for the full school year. Students attend classes at Sugar Bowl Academy and train 6 days per week with athletic conditioning in the fall and spring and on-snow training during the winter. The Full Year Team + School program is available for students in grades 8-12. Boarding is available for student-athletes beginning in grade 8.