SNOWBOARD
Snowboard Programs
Team Summit has produced athletes at the highest levels including X Games, Olympics, and World Champions!
Team Summit focuses on the skills required to create a well-rounded rider and offers specialized programs for boarder-cross, slopestyle, halfpipe, rail jam, and big mountain.
INTRO
Have a beginner level of knowledge in small parks and pipes. Be able to make turns with rhythm and flow on all groomed terrain.
December - March
One day a week for 15 weeks beginning the 1st Saturday in December through mid-March. No training President’s Day weekend (February).
Athletes can compete in four Summit Foundation Cups. See the EVENTS tab for more details.
Learn more about Intro To Team Summit (Snowboard) on our ITS Page
AASI Level 5: Turns consistently on both edges on green terrain and some blue groomed terrain. Developing rhythm and flow on your board.
Learn more about Intro To Team Summit (Snowboard) on our ITS Page
***Team Summit holds a ski sale known as the Ski and Board Swap around Labor Day in Breckenridge. They sell used and new equipment at deeply discounted prices (sometimes better than the front range sales). For questions about the upcoming Ski and Board Swap email Rodney Robinson: Rodney@teamsummit.org
Snowboarders – Properly tuned snowboard that is the appropriate length (should fall between the riders eyes and shoulders). Snowboard boots need to fit appropriately in binding.
Learn more about Intro To Team Summit (Snowboard) on our ITS Page
Intro to Team Summit Snowboarding 2024/2025
Saturdays - $1,835.00
Sundays - $1,525.00
Volunteer Service Fee (VSF) is an additional deposit of $400.00
Learn more about Intro To Team Summit (Snowboard) on our ITS Page
Athletes should have a Copper Mountain for training.
Athletes in good standing with the team will be eligible for discount vouchers for season passes at Copper Mountain. These vouchers will be sent out as soon as Team Summit receives them (which is often very close to the beginning of the season).
Learn more about Intro To Team Summit (Snowboard) on our ITS Page
Intro to Snowboard athletes are offered the choice to participate in 4 Summit Cup competitions. Summit Cups are held on Sundays throughout the season and are open only to introductory-level athletes. Competitions provide the perfect opportunity for your athlete to experience various competitive disciplines. All four Summit Cups are held on Sundays, so they do not conflict with the regular Saturday training schedule. A week or two prior to each Summit Cup, we open registration and distribute the Fact Sheet. The Fact Sheet contains all logistical information for the upcoming competition.
Download our PDF to see what a Summit Cup day is like.
Learn more about Intro To Team Summit (Snowboard) on our ITS Page
When is my athlete ready to move on to Snowboard 101 or 201?
Your athlete’s coach will be your main point of contact throughout the season! They know your athlete best and will be able to tell you if/when your athlete is ready for 101. We make every effort to ensure kids of similar ages will be in the same program and ensure that everyone’s skills are closely matched throughout the year by keeping them on the same schedule.
SNOWBOARD DEVO
Minimum Skills required- Comfortable jumping to the landing on medium-sized jumps, amplitude at the lip of the halfpipe, and making turns with rhythm and flow anywhere on the mountain in any conditions.
Training will be held at Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Keystone.
AASI Level 6: Turns with Rhythm and Flow on blue groomed Terrain.
Have begginer level of knowledge in small parks and pipes. Be able to make turns with rhythm and flow on all groomed terrain.
***Team Summit holds a ski sale known as the Ski and Board Swap around Labor Day in Breckenridge. They sell used and new equipment at deeply discounted prices (sometimes better than the front range sales). For questions about the upcoming Ski and Board Swap email Rodney Robinson: Rodney@teamsummit.org
Snowboarders – Properly tuned snowboard that is the appropriate length (should fall between the riders eyes and shoulders). Snowboard boots need to fit appropriately in binding.
Snowboard Devo 2024/2025
Program Cost - $2,955.00
Volunteer Service Fee (VSF) is an additional deposit of $400.00
Athletes should have a Copper Mountain and Epic Local Pass for training at all local areas.
Athletes in good standing with the team will be eligible for discount vouchers for season passes at Copper Mountain and the Epic Local Pass. These vouchers will be sent out as soon as Team Summit receives them (which is often very close to the beginning of the season).
Snowboard 101 competes in the USASA Rocky Mountain Series and does not typically travel outside of Summit County.
At the end of the year, the athletes may earn the chance to compete at the USASA nationals, in which, we will offer a chance to extend the athletes' season and compete at Nationals with the rest of the Team Summit Athletes.
When is my athlete ready to move on to Snowboard 201?
Your athlete’s coach will be your main point of contact throughout the season! They know your athlete best and will be able to tell you if/when your athlete is ready for 201. This allows kids of similar ages to be in the same program and ensures that everyone’s skills are closely matched throughout the year by keeping them on the same schedule.
SNOWBOARD 201
Snowboard 201 is divided into two divisions of snowboarders, park pipe and freeride. The curriculum of both groups is the same and the snowboarders will often work together and have significant overlap. Having a sub group allows the snowboarders and coaches with similar motivations to work together.
Park Pipe is for kids who are motivated to learn tricks in the parks and pipes. Kids enrolled in 201 Park and Pipe will still train for the local boardercross races and spend time learning to be competent snowboarders in all types of terrain.
Freeride is for kids who are motivated to be better in the boardercross course and freeride terrain. Kids enrolled in 201 Freeride will still train for the local Slopestyle and Halfpipe competitions.
6-13 years old
We consider the age the athelete was on December 31st.
November - April.
Training will be held at Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Keystone.
AASI Level 6: Turns with Rhythm and Flow on blue groomed Terrain.
or
Comfortable jumping to the landing on medium sized jumps, amplitude at the lip of the halfpipe, and make turns with rhythm and flow anywhere on the mountain in any conditions
***Team Summit holds a ski sale known as the Ski and Board Swap around Labor Day in Breckenridge. They sell used and new equipment at deeply discounted prices (sometimes better than the front range sales). For questions about the upcoming Ski and Board Swap email Rodney Robinson: Rodney@teamsummit.org
Snowboarders – Properly tuned snowboard that is the appropriate length (should fall between the riders eyes and shoulders). Snowboard boots need to fit appropriately in binding.
Snowboard 201 2024/2025
Program Cost: $3,995.00
Volunteer Service Fee (VSF) is an additional deposit of $400.00
Athletes should have a Copper Mountain and Epic Local Pass for training at all local areas.
Athletes in good standing with the team will be eligible for discount vouchers for season passes at Copper Mountain and the Epic Local Pass. These vouchers will be sent out as soon as Team Summit receives them (which is often very close to the beginning of the season).
Snowboard 201 competes in the USASA Rocky Mountain Series. At the end of the year, the athletes may earn the chance to compete at the USASA nationals, in which, we will offer a chance to extend the athletes season and compete at Nationals with the rest of the Team Summit Athletes
When is my athlete ready to move on to Snowboard Academy ?
Your athlete’s coach will be your main point of contact throughout the season! They know your athlete best and will be able to tell you if/when your athlete is ready for 301, Jr Academy, or Academy. When an athlete turns 13 it is time for them to join the 301 program. This allows kids of similar ages to be in the same program and ensures that everyone’s skills are closely matched throughout the year by keeping them on the same schedule.
Snowboard 201 is divided into two divisions of snowboarders, park pipe and freeride. The curriculum of both groups is the same and the snowboarders will often work together and have significant overlap. Having a sub group allows the snowboarders and coaches with similar motivations to work together.
Park Pipe is for kids who are motivated to learn tricks in the parks and pipes. Kids enrolled in 201 park and pipe will still train for the local boarderx races and spend time learning to be competent snowboarders in all types of terrain.
Freeride is for kids who are motivated to be better in the boarderx course and freeride terrain. Kids enrolled in 201 freeride will still train for the local Slopestyle and Halfpipe competitions.
SNOWBOARD 301
301 is divided into two sub groups, Park and Pipe and Freeride.
301 snowboarders will train specifically for their disciplines alongside the academy and jr. academy groups. Park Pipe snowboarders will train to progress in Slopestyle and Halfpipe venues as well as any other venues that will better their snowboarding. On contest days, both at home and on the road, 301 Park and Pipe snowboarders will usually be able to ride with a Freeride or 201 group, if they do not wish to compete.
301 Freeride will train to progress in either Boardercross or Big Mountain venues as well as any other venues that will better their snowbarding. Big Mountain groups will ride mostly at Arapahoe Basin. Boardercross will be mostly at Copper Mountain. On Contest days, Freeride snowboarders can often ride with a park pipe group or a 201 group if they do not wish to compete.
13 years old and up
We consider the age the athelete was on December 31st.
*301 Athletes should have significant time on their snowboards at this age. For snowboarders who only want a part-time schedule and have spent time in a snowboard school program, a team training program, or have experience in USASA and IFSA events.
Training will be held at Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, or Keystone.
Ages 13+. Kids should have significant time on their snowboards at this age. For snowboarders who only want a part-time schedule and have spent time in a snowboard school program, a team training program, or have experience in USASA and IFSA events.
***Team Summit holds a ski sale known as the Ski and Board Swap around Labor Day in Breckenridge. They sell used and new equipment at deeply discounted prices (sometimes better than the front range sales). For questions about the upcoming Ski and Board Swap email Rodney Robinson: Rodney@teamsummit.org
Snowboarders – Properly tuned snowboard that is the appropriate length (should fall between the riders eyes and shoulders). Snowboard boots need to fit appropriately in binding.
Snowboard 301 2024/2025
Program Cost - $4,425.00
Volunteer Service Fee (VSF) is an additional deposit of $400.00
Athletes should have an Abasin (Big Mtn), Copper Mountain and Epic Local Pass for training at all local areas.
Athletes in good standing with the team will be eligible for discount vouchers for season passes at Abasin, Copper Mountain and the Epic Local Pass. These vouchers will be sent out as soon as Team Summit receives them (which is often very close to the beginning of the season).
Competitions – USASA Rocky Mountain Series, IFSA National and Regional Competitions. 301 may attend competitions through the United States. Snowboard 301 competes in the USASA Rocky Mountain Series, IFSA Rocky Mountain Freeride Series, and a select group compete at FIS Rev and Grand Prix events. Most of the kids will compete in USASA events. To compete in these competitions the athlete will need to obtain a membership at usasa.org. Sign up for these events is online only at Rockymountainseries.com. Registration usually closes the Wednesday before the contest at 11:59pm. Rocky Mountain Series host Boarderx, halfpipe, slopestyle, and rail jam events. For IFSA big mountain events, Athletes will need to purchase a membership at freeskiers.org and also a rocky mountain freeride membership at rockymountainfreeride.com.
301 is divided into 2 sub groups, Park pipe and freeride. 301 snowboarders will train specifically for their disciplines alongside the academy and jr. academy groups. Park Pipe snowboarders will train to progress in slopestyle and halfpipe venues as well as any other venues that will better their snowboarding. On contest days, both at home and on the road, 301 park pipe snowboarders will usually be able to ride with a freeride or 201 group if they do not wish to compete. 301 freeride will train to progress in either Boarderx or Big mountain venues as well as any other venues that will better their snowbarding. Big mountain groups will ride mostly at Abasin. Boarderx will be mostly at Copper Mountain. On Contest days, Freeride snowboarders can often ride with a park pipe group or a 201 group if they do not wish to compete.
Pro Team Drop-ins
Our Pro Team Drop-ins are for the Rider who is Finished with High School or nearing the finish of High School and are looking for competitive training at Norams, World Cups, and other professional contests. Training can be 1-5 days/week for whatever duration works in the rider's contest schedule.
Pricing and Scheduling will be organized and approved through a director or Head Coach.
Contact mattyv@teamsummit.org or josh@teamsummit.org to schedule an interview.
SNOWBOARD ACADEMY
Team Summit has partnered with local schools to offer a high-quality program that allows kids to devote time to evolve as athletes.
We make it a priority at Team Summit to ensure that our student-athletes have the flexibility and support to pursue their athletic goals while also receiving an enriching and challenging education. Our full-time student-athletes have more on-snow at-home training days than any program in the country. We have access to four world-class skiing and snowboarding mountains as well as off-snow strength and conditioning throughout the year.
Our full-time athletes learn many life skills, such as discipline, self-advocacy, strong work ethic, independence, and many more. This program will benefit them well into the future!
Together we will find the best academic fit for your full-time student-athlete.
10 years old and up
· Year-round
· Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
· Academy trains 3-5 days/week from September-mid April.
· Academy Athletes typically attend summer work out sessions and on-hill training.
· Training will be held at Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, or Keystone.
Comfortable on medium-sized jumps, amplitude to the top of the halfpipe, make turns with rhythm and flow in any terrain at any time.
· See our Daily Training Checklist and find out everything your athlete needs during a day of training in the mountains.
· See our Snowboard specific Gear Guide.
Come Prepared!
· Academy Athletes get the most in-depth attention with mental training to handle the stress of competition at the highest level, physical conditioning with our expert trainers, maximum time on our trampolines, elite coaching in the Woodward barn, and the most time on snow at our world-class venues.
· For kids who want to be professional athletes Team Summit Academy is the secret sauce. Team Summit uses the US Ski and Snowboard model training system for developing long-term athletes.
· Our Academy program liaison works closely with the local schools and also has homeschool and private school.
· Team Summit partners with The Peak School, Summit School District, Colorado Learning Connections, and Club Z Tutoring to provide our full-time athletes access to college preparatory academics.
2024/2025 Program Cost
Academy - $7,345.00
Volunteer Service Fee (VSF) is an additional deposit of $400.00
Athletes should have an Abasin, Copper Mountain and Epic Local Pass for training at all local areas.
Athletes in good standing with the team will be eligible for discount vouchers for season passes at Abasin, Copper Mountain and the Epic Local Pass. These vouchers will be sent out as soon as Team Summit receives them (which is often very close to the beginning of the season).
· Competitions – USASA Rocky Mountain Series, IFSA National and Regional contests, Rev Tour, Grand Prix, and World Cup
· Every academy athlete will have a chance to compete in Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Rail Jam, and Boarder Cross and Big Mountain in the USASA Rocky Mountain Series, IFSA, Rev Tour, Grand Prix, or World Cup.
· All kids need to have memberships at USASA; IFSA, Rev. Tour and Grand Prix
JUNIOR ACADEMY
10-12 years old
Year Round - Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Academy Athletes typically attend summer work out sessions and on-hill training.
Comfortable on medium-sized jumps, amplitude to the top of the halfpipe, make turns with rhythm and flow in any terrain at any time.
For kids who have been participating in a program and competing in USASA events from a young age. Jr. Academy candidates should have 2-3 seasons of competing before entering this program.
This is for kids who will transition into the Academy Program in 6th or 7th grade.
It will be up to the parents to talk to their snowboarders school to work out a plan. It is also the parent's responsibility to organize transport to and from snowboard practice.
2024/2025 Jr Academy Program Cost
Junior Academy - $4,925.00
Volunteer Service Fee (VSF) is an additional deposit of $400.00
Offering high-quality programming that allows kids to devote time to evolve as athletes.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
SlopeStyle
Slopestyle, often referred to as slope, is a judged event where the rider performs tricks on jump and rail features. Every venue is different and the rider is free to perform their tricks however they see fit. The board must stay attached to the athlete, helmet must be buckled, and the rider is not allowed to leave the venue. Within the parameters of those 3 rules the rider will be scored and ranked based on their creativity, difficulty, execution, amplitude, and landings on the features.
Halfpipe
Halfpipe is the name of the event and also the only feature in the event. Riders are judged on their overall impression as they perform multiple tricks from the top of the halfpipe to the bottom. Their overall impression score is based on the difficulty, execution, amplitude, and landings of all their tricks together.
Boarder Cross
Boarder Cross is a race where 4 snowboarders go down a course at the same time. The course is made up of jumps, berms, and rollers. The riders compete in heats like a bmx race. Usually the top 2 riders in a heat move on to the next round and the bottom 2 are eliminated. This process continues until there are only 4 riders left and those riders take places 1-4 in the last race.
Rail Jam
Rail Jam is a judged contest on rails only. Riders have 15 minutes to hike and hit as many features as they can. There will be multiple slide features and the riders will be scored and ranked on difficulty, execution, and landings on all their tricks in the 15 min time period.
Big Mountain
Athletes navigate a Black Diamond run and are judged on: line (how difficult of a line they choose), fluidity (how smoothly they can make turns), control, technique (balance, pole plants etc.), air (use the natural terrain to get controlled air and tricks…like a grab), and style. Big mountain events get an inspection only (no practice) on the day of the event. There is Typically a 1 run qualifier and a 1 run finals.
If you have questions contact us:
Snowboard Director - Matt Voegtle
MattyV@teamsummit.org
USASA Head Coach - Matt Voegtle
MattyV@teamsummit.org
Big Mountain Head Coach - Kirsten Lima
Kirsten@teamsummit.org
Boardercross Head Coach - James Wong
James@teamsummit.org
For Events and Volunteering please reach out to: events@teamsummit.org
SIGN UP FOR COMPETITIONS
USASA
The athlete will need to obtain a membership at usasa.org. Sign up for all events online at rms.usasa.org. Registration usually closes the Wednesday before the contest at 11:59 pm.
IFSA
The athlete will need to obtain a membership at freeskiers.org also a rocky mountain freeride membership at rockymountainfreerideseries.com.
US SKi + Snowboard
US SKi + Snowboardmembership + FIS license required for Rev Tour
