Dear Sugar Bowl Academy Community,
Grit, grace, and courage are in print nationwide! The winner of the Race Place 2026 Catalog Back Cover Photo Contest is our own Jameson Pfeister. Jameson’s application letter captures who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Congratulations Jameson! Read his application letter.
Excited to have everyone back at Sugar Bowl. It is going to be a great week here.
Sincerely,
Stephen
Executive Director
Athletics
Support a Coach with Housing
Housing near Sugar Bowl can be challenging, especially for our coaches who are with us only for the winter season. Some of our coaches are in need of affordable housing this winter. If you have available space and would enjoy welcoming a Sugar Bowl Academy coach for the winter, please email us at admin@sbacademy.org or call us at 530-269-7401. Thank you for your consideration and help in getting our coaches set for the season.
Team Projects
Registration for the following projects is now available:
Alpine Canada November - all students U14 and up
Alpine Youth Mammoth November - all U10, U12, U14, U16 athletes - see trip announcement
Freeride Colorado November - all students
For more information on Team Travel, including projects, please see the SBA Handbook.
This Week
Sunday, October 26 - SBA Community Parent Social
Join us for a parent social at RMU Carriage House. Offering delicious cocktails, a variety of beers on tap and best burgers in town for $12, as well as the coolest skis and ski gear! 4-7 pm at RMU, 10292 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161. Info and RSVP
Monday, October 27 - Dryland Training
Students should report for dryland training on Monday morning as follows:
Red - Summit Haus
White - Academy (Seminar/Study Hall)
Blue - Academy (outside/circle for training)
Gold - Academy (Seminar/Study Hall)
Monday, October 27 - Family Day at SBA
This special day is an opportunity for you to share in the experiences of your student at Sugar Bowl Academy. We will not serve breakfast in Village Hall, so please eat before you arrive. Family Day Schedule
Wednesday, October 29 - PSAT
We will have a special schedule for all students to accommodate PSAT testing. We will not serve breakfast in Village Hall, so please eat before you arrive. PSAT Special Schedule
Thursday, October 30 - SBA Information Session in Mill Valley
Join us for an info session to learn more about our school. Open to all SBA team families and friends! RSVP
Friday, October 31 - Halloween
Thank you parents for decorating the school for Halloween! Volunteer to bring Halloween cookies for students and staff. More info and sign-up
School
Parent Committee Sign-Up
We believe that family engagement is essential to students' success and contributes to a positive school environment. This year, we are requiring all families with a student enrolled in the school to serve on a school committee. All full-year and winter term families should sign-up for a committee this week. We have options that will work for both local and remote families. See committees and sign-up
Upcoming Events
November 2 - SBA Community Low-Stress Book Club
Book to discuss: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. More info and RSVP
November 8 - SBA Team Welcome & Orientation
All athletes and families are invited to join us for our team welcome and orientation for the season.
November 13 - SBA Information Session in San Francisco
Join us for an info session to learn more about our school. Open to all SBA team families and friends! RSVP
November 20 - SBA Community Sips & Share - Parenting the Launch Years
Join us for our first casual, off the record evening of honest conversations centered around navigating the teen years! From car keys to college preps and post grad pathways to freedom and responsibility - an evening of sharing, learning, support and fun. More Information and RSVP
February 15 - Academy Soiree
Save the date for our annual Academy Soiree.